The Board of Judges of Asia CEO Awards include some of the most accomplished and recognized figures in the business community in Philippines. The evaluation process is scrutinized by PwC. Judges with commercial involvement with any of the nominated organizations and individuals inhibit themselves from voting.
Bernie is considered by many as the nation's most distinguished economist, author and professor. Closely associated with the University of Asia and the Pacific, he has been an advisor to 6 Philippine Presidents. Bernie received a PhD from Harvard University where he was one of the youngest ever teaching fellows.
Alex was previously Chairman and Senior Partner of PwC while it became the 2nd largest audit and advisory firm in the Philippines. He is both a Certified Public Accountant and lawyer, specializing in tax planning, business restructuring and reorganizations and legal issues. Alex attended Harvard Business School, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and IESE Business School.
Darlene is one of the nation's most prominent and well respected public sector leaders. She is past CEO of Pag-IBIG Fund, the country's largest housing loan provider and recipient of the Public Sector Leadership award at Asia CEO Awards 2013.
Bing is widely known as the "Mother of Philippine Franchising." She is CEO of Francorp, Vice Chairman of the Philippine Franchise Association and Vice Chairman of the Philippine Retailers Association. She is also the nation's largest business group chairperson of Philippine International Franchise Conference Expo (PIFCE), the largest franchise event in Asia. Franchise brands she has developed include Potato Corner, The Generics Pharmacy, Bench, Penshoppe, on and on. In her spare time, she is also past President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).
Don is a well-known executive figure with strong presence both in the Philippine and American business communities. He is Managing Director of OPTEL, a boutique Advisory firm specializing in offering invaluable assistance in outsourcing, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, as well as government and regulatory affairs, including advocacy projects. He actively contributes to various advisory boards, showcasing his commitment to fostering growth and success. Don has served as a President and Director of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) Philippines, as well as the co-chair of AMCHAM's ICT and Healthcare & Wellness committees. He is also a member of the Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines and the Joint Cyber Security Working Group.
Jack has 20+ years experience leading strategy, digital innovation and business transformation diverse organizations in Southeast Asia and Canada. As CEO of the IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), he is the nation's driving force to develop the exploding BPO/Shared Services industry. He had previous senior leadership roles with Dell, Yahoo Southeast Asia, MTV Asia, Naspers and the Ayala Corporation. Jack is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Jun is Principal Architect Urban Planner and Founder of Palafox Associates and Palafox Architecture Group. He is Fellow of the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, International Associate of the American Institute of Architects, American Planning Association and US Green Building Council. Jun is also Governor of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Chairman for Environment and Urban Development of the American Chamber of Commerce and Past President of the Management Association of the Philippines.
Richard is former President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines.
Cesar was Secretary of Finance for the Philippines when the country achieved its first-ever investment grade credit from the three major credit-rating agencies and become one of the world fastest growing tiger economies. He was named Finance Minister of the Year 5 times by various awarding bodies and is a recipient of the Lifetime Contributor award at Asia CEO Awards 2017. A certified public accountant, Purisima was chairman and managing partner of professional services firm, SGV & Co.
Mr. Cuisia is past Ambassador of the Philippines to the United States of America and former Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines. He is also is vice-chairman in the Philippine American Life and General Insurance Co. Ambassador Cuisia is recipient of the Lifetime Contributor award at Asia CEO Awards 2015.
Marife previously served Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa for Convergys, the country's largest private sector employer at the time. She is past president of the President and the 68th President of the Management Association of the Philippines and winner of the Global Filipino Executive of the Year at Asia CEO Awards 2011.
Oscar is one of the nation's most successful business leaders. Beginning as a van salesman, he rose to become Country Head of Australia/New Zealand for global consumer goods company, Proctor & Gamble. At the time, he was the first non-American President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Australia. Oscar returned to the Philippines to be CEO of the Business Process Association of the Philippines and grew the organization from a small base into one with a global impact. He is currently Head of International Cluster for San Miguel Purefoods.
Charito is Director General of Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). She was elected to 3 terms as congresswomen representing Butuan City and Agusan del Norte (Mindanao) and is the nation’s only female Brigadier General of reserve forces. She is former campaign manager for President Rodrigo Duterte.
Former President of Korean Chamber of Commerce Philippines and long term promoter of economic relations between Philippines and South Korea. He is also the founder and CEO of Global Logistic Company, APEX (Asia Pacific Express Corp), and professor of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, Korea.
Independent Director in a number of leading, publicly-listed Philippine companies representing the property, insurance, banking and engineering/construction sectors, i.e. Ayala Land Inc., Philamlife, RCBC and EEI. Served as President and CEO of the Asian Institute of Management, a leading Asian Graduate School of Management established in 1968 by a consortium consisting of the Harvard Business School, two leading Philippine educational institutions (Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle College) and a group of leading business leaders.
Former President of the Australia-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (Philippines). Also, President & Chief Executive Officer of Blue Cross Insurance & Blue Cross Health Care, Inc.
Vice President and General Manager of the European Chamber of Commerce & Project Director of the EU-Philippines Business Network Based in the Philippines since 1997, and well-travelled in the Asian region, Martial has a good understanding of the local socio-political and economic situation. A French national and a die-hard Euro-optimist, he is fluent also in German, English, and Italian.
Vice President of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of the Philippines.
