14th Annual Edition

Asia CEO Awards 2023

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 / Manila Marriott Grand Ballroom / PwC Certified Scrutineer / 15+ Award Categories

★ Event Program

2023 Event Program

Asia CEO Awards 2023

The 14th ASIA CEO AWARDS featured the Asia CEO Orchestra, a 23-piece assembly of the nation’s finest musicians, the entire Ballet Company of the Philippines plus other top-rated performers.  Hosts were Mitzi Borromeo and Alex Mills. See Grand Winners and Circle of Excellence awardees below.

Download Event Program HERE.

Lifetime Contributor (Public Sector)

  • Former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales receives Lifetime Contributor Award from Board of Judges at Asia CEO Awards 2023

Conchita Carpio-Morales

  • All Filipinos congratulate Former  Ombudsman of the Republic of the Philippines, Conchita Carpio-Morales, Lifetime Contributor (Public Sector) Awardee of Asia CEO Awards 2023.

  • Conchita Carpio-Morales served as Ombudsman from 2011 to 2018.  She is widely recognized for her commitment to justice, integrity and anti-corruption efforts. She held high-ranking officials accountable for corruption, imposing administrative sanctions, and taking legal action against prominent figures including a former president, a former vice-president, senators, congressmen and governors.  Called “Woman of Steel,” she professionalized and upgraded the capabilities of the Office of the Ombudsman and “restored the people’s faith in the rule of law.”

Lifetime Contributor (Private Sector)

Andrew Tan

  • All Filipinos congratulate Dr. Andrew Tan, Founder and Chairman of Alliance Global Group, Lifetime Contributor (Private Sector) Awardee of Asia CEO Awards 2023. 
  • Andrew Tan is the founder and chairman of Alliance Global Group, one of the country’s largest  conglomerates and parent company of Megaworld, Emperador, Newport World Resorts, McDonald’s Philippines and Infracorp Development. Widely considered a visionary entrepreneur, he has played a key role in shaping the real estate landscape in the Philippines. Megaworld’s iconic projects have contributed significantly to the nation’s economic growth and urbanization. Emperador has become a major global player in the global spirits industry and includes the world’s #1 brandy.
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  • Andrew Tan, Chairman of Alliance Global, awarded Lifetime Contributor with Board of Judges of Asia CEO Awards 2023

★ Grand Winners & Circle of Excellence

2023 Awardees

Expatriate Executive of the Year

GRAND WINNER

Aseem Roy

Young Leader of the Year

GRAND WINNER

Walther Buenavista

Technology Company of the Year

GRAND WINNER

EdukSine Production Corporation

Wellness Company of the Year

GRAND WINNER

Seda Hotels

Diversity Company of the Year

GRAND WINNER

Nestlé Philippines

SME Company of the Year

GRAND WINNER

Immuni Global Incorporated

Sustainability Company of the Year

GRAND WINNER

Robinsons Land Corporation

Entrepreneur of the Year

GRAND WINNER

Joey T. Marcelo

Woman Leader of the Year

GRAND WINNER

Haidee C. Enriquez

Executive Leadership Team

GRAND WINNER

IBM Philippines CIC

CSR Company of the Year

GRAND WINNER

Maybank Philippines

Top Employer of the Year

GRAND WINNER

Concentrix Philippines

Service Excellence Company of the YEar

GRAND WINNER

Asian Hospital and Medical Center

Most Innovative Company of the Year

GRAND WINNER

MAYA

Global Filipino Executive of the Year

GRAND WINNER

Ma. Rhodora Campos

★ Grand Winners & Circle of Excellence

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Award Invitation Video

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★ Grand Winner — Expatriate Executive of the Year

Aseem Roy
Country Head, Wipro Philippines Inc.
Aseem Roy led Wipro Philippines as Country Head, demonstrating exceptional leadership in growing the organization's footprint in the Philippines while contributing significantly to the nation's IT-BPM industry. His strategic vision and commitment to developing Filipino talent made him a standout leader among expatriate executives in the country.
Circle of Excellence Awardees
Aseem Roy — Country Head, Wipro Philippines Inc
Kais Marzouki — Chairman & CEO, Nestlé Philippines, Inc.
Amit Jagga — SVP and Country Leader, Concentrix Philippines
Sudhir Agarwal — Founder & CEO, Everise
Praveer Chadha — SVP Customer Management Services, Datamatics Global Services Corp.
Sanjiv Gupta — President & Country Head, IBM Solutions Delivery
Eng Teng Wong — President and CEO, Pru Life UK
Shiju K. Varghese — Country Head and President, TATA Consultancy Services

★ Grand Winner — Young Leader of the Year

Walther Uzi E. Buenavista
President and CEO, Shawarma Shack Group
Walther Uzi E. Buenavista is the President and CEO of Shawarma Shack Group, a homegrown Filipino food brand that has grown into one of the country's most recognizable quick-service restaurant chains. His dynamic leadership, entrepreneurial drive, and commitment to expanding Filipino food culture embody the qualities of an outstanding young leader making a lasting impact on the nation's economy.
Circle of Excellence Awardees
Eric Darryl Lim — Exec Vice President, Autokid Subic Trading
James Aaron R. Lacsamana — Head of IT, Eastvantage Business Solutions, Inc.
Joshua In Later Palisoc — COO, Ask Lex PH Academy
Mark Alvarez — Managing Partner & Senior Business Director SE Asia, Human8
Ralph Ray Dacay Chua — Chairman & President, Immuni Global Incorporated and Shireli Manufacturing Company
Rolan Marco Garcia — Founding CEO & Managing Partner, Embiggen Group
Sean Gabriel Villoria — CEO, GerWeiss Motors Corporation
Walther Uzi E. Buenavista — President and CEO, Shawarma Shack Group

★ Grand Winner — Technology Company of the Year

EdukSine Production Corporation
Grand Winner — Technology Company of the Year
EdukSine Production Corporation is a pioneering Filipino edtech company that combines education and cinema to deliver innovative learning experiences. Through its creative use of technology, EdukSine has transformed how Filipinos access quality education, making it more engaging, accessible, and impactful for learners across the country.
Circle of Excellence Awardees
Ask Lex PH Academy
Dyson (Dyson Electronics Pte. Ltd. - Philippine Branch)
EdukSine Production Corporation
GoTyme Bank
PCCW Solutions Philippines Inc.
Pili Seal
TATA Consultancy Services (Philippines), Inc.

★ Grand Winner — Wellness Company of the Year

Seda Hotels
Grand Winner — Wellness Company of the Year
Seda Hotels has distinguished itself as a leader in workplace wellness by cultivating a culture that prioritizes the holistic well-being of its employees. Through comprehensive health programs, mental wellness initiatives, and a supportive work environment, Seda Hotels has set a high standard for employee care in the Philippine hospitality industry, resulting in high engagement, strong retention, and a thriving workforce.
Circle of Excellence Awardees
CBRE
Diageo APAC SSC LTD INC.
Dyson (Dyson Electronics Pte. Ltd. - Philippine Branch)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Infosys BPM Philippines
Manulife Business Processing Services
Seda Hotels
TDCX (PH), Inc.
Teleperformance Philippines
VXI Global Holdings B.V. (Philippines)

★ Grand Winner — Diversity Company of the Year

Nestlé Philippines, Inc.
Grand Winner — Diversity Company of the Year
Nestlé Philippines has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across all levels of its organization. Through proactive programs that embrace differences in race, gender, religion, and physical ability, Nestlé Philippines has built a truly inclusive workplace that reflects the rich diversity of Filipino society while driving stronger business performance and community impact.
Circle of Excellence Awardees
Aboitiz Land
Foundever Philippines Corporation
Genpact Services LLC
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
HSBC GSC Philippines
loveyourself inc
Manulife Business Processing Services
Nestle Philippines, Inc.
Northern Operating Services Asia
Shell Companies in the Philippines (SCiP)
Teleperformance Philippines
TTEC
Ubisoft Philippines

★ Grand Winner — SME Company of the Year

Immuni Global Incorporated
Grand Winner — SME Company of the Year
Immuni Global Incorporated is a homegrown Filipino healthcare company that has rapidly expanded its presence and impact across the Philippines. Driven by a commitment to making quality health and wellness products accessible to all Filipinos, Immuni Global has shown exceptional business growth, job creation, and community contribution — exemplifying the spirit and potential of Philippine small and medium enterprises.
Circle of Excellence Awardees
Autokid Subic Trading
DynaQuest Technology Services
EBIZOLUTION
Embiggen Group
Hytec Power
Immuni Global Incorporated
Motovita
OVA VIRTUAL
PSO (Manila) Limited
What's your FLAN International Group of Franchise Companies

★ Grand Winner — Service Excellence Company of the Year

Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Grand Winner — Service Excellence Company of the Year
Asian Hospital and Medical Center has set the gold standard for service excellence in the Philippine healthcare industry. Through its unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, cutting-edge medical technology, and highly trained staff, Asian Hospital consistently delivers world-class healthcare services that have earned the trust of patients and recognition from the broader business community.
Circle of Excellence Awardees
Amaia Land Corp.
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
CGI Philippines, Inc.
Eastvantage Business Solutions, Inc
GoTyme Bank
ING Hubs Philippines
Public Attorney's Office (PAO)
Sprout Solutions
Sutherland Global Services
Tech Mahindra Limited
Theos Cyber Solutions
Unified Internship Program

★ Grand Winner — Most Innovative Company of the Year

MAYA
Grand Winner — Most Innovative Company of the Year
Maya has cemented its position as the Philippines' most innovative financial technology company, revolutionizing how Filipinos bank, pay, and manage their finances. Through its fully integrated digital banking and payments ecosystem, Maya has introduced groundbreaking solutions that drive financial inclusion, empower millions of unbanked Filipinos, and set new benchmarks for innovation in Southeast Asia's fintech landscape.
Circle of Excellence Awardees
ALLCARE Technologies
CGI Philippines, Inc.
Converge ICT Solutions
Embiggen Group
GoTyme Bank
MAYA
Maybank Philippines
MDI Novare
Ramco Systems
Traxion Tech
VXI Global Holdings
Western Digital Storage Technologies

★ Grand Winner — Woman Leader of the Year

Haidee C. Enriquez
CEO, MicroSourcing & Beepo
Haidee C. Enriquez is the CEO of MicroSourcing and Beepo, two of the Philippines' leading outsourcing companies. Under her leadership, both organizations have grown significantly, creating thousands of jobs for Filipinos while delivering world-class services to global clients. Her strategic vision, people-first leadership style, and commitment to empowering Filipino talent make her a true exemplar of outstanding women leadership in the country.
Circle of Excellence Awardees
Abigail Tina M. Del Rosario — Country Director, Maybank
Annalyn J. Cuisia — CEO/Founder/President, TRAXION TECH
Cosette V. Canilao — President & CEO, Aboitiz InfraCapital
Divine Gomez — Partner Business Process Operations, IBM Business Services
Grace Vera Cruz — Country Head, Grab Philippines
Haidee C. Enriquez — CEO, MicroSourcing & Beepo
Lotis Ramin — Country President, AstraZeneca Philippines
Ma. Rhodora Campos — Country Head, Infosys BPM Philippines
Marilene C. Acosta — CEO, Pag-IBIG Fund
Nerissa M. Gerial — Deputy Executive Director for Nursing, National Kidney and Transplant Institute
Rosemarie Rafael — Chairperson & President, AIRSPEED GROUP OF COMPANIES
Tonichi Achurra-Parekh — Vice-President, Concentrix

★ Grand Winner — Sustainability Company of the Year

Robinsons Land Corporation
Commercial Centers Division (Robinsons Malls) — Grand Winner, Sustainability Company of the Year
Robinsons Land Corporation's Commercial Centers Division has shown outstanding leadership in environmental sustainability across its network of malls nationwide. Through energy efficiency programs, waste reduction initiatives, green building standards, and community-focused environmental advocacy, Robinsons Malls has set a benchmark for sustainable business practices in the Philippine real estate and retail industry.
Circle of Excellence Awardees
Aboitiz InfraCapital
Alaska Milk Corporation
Bank of the Philippine Islands
Concentrix Philippines
DynaQuest Technology Services Inc
Filinvest REIT Corp
Foundever Philippines Corporation
Land Bank of the Philippines
Lexmark Research and Development
Nestle Philippines, Inc.
Robinsons Land Corporation - Commercial Centers Division
Securities and Exchange Commission

★ Grand Winner — Entrepreneur of the Year

Joey T. Marcelo
CEO, Sante International, Inc.
Joey T. Marcelo is the CEO of Sante International, Inc., a Filipino-owned health and wellness company that has grown into a globally recognized brand. Starting from humble beginnings, Marcelo built Sante into a company with a strong network of distributors across the Philippines and beyond. His entrepreneurial tenacity, passion for health advocacy, and commitment to empowering Filipino entrepreneurs make him a truly inspiring Entrepreneur of the Year.
Circle of Excellence Awardees
Charlotte Alcantara Reyes — Founder and President, OVA VIRTUAL
Chet Pastrana — President & CEO, Archipelago Philippine Ferries
Francisco Magsaysay — Founder, Carmen's Best Dairy Products
Joash M Tubaga — Owner Founder, FIXMYMAC I.T. SERVICES
Joey T. Marcelo — CEO, Sante International, Inc.
Maria Angeline Fon — Founder, Thinkstitute PHL
Mharicar Castillo-Reyes — President and CEO, Asticom Group of Companies
Regieno Valencia — Owner, Interior Construction Services
Rolan Marco U. Garcia — CEO & Managing Partner, Embiggen Group
Rommel Carlos — Chief Executive Officer, Nokarin & Arcus
Victor Lim — Co-Founder & CEO, Kraver's

★ Grand Winner — Global Filipino Executive of the Year

Ma. Rhodora Campos
Country Head, Infosys BPM Philippines
Ma. Rhodora Campos leads Infosys BPM Philippines as Country Head, overseeing one of the largest IT-BPM operations in the country. Her distinguished career in the global business services industry has elevated the Philippines' standing as a premier destination for high-value outsourcing. Her strategic leadership, commitment to Filipino talent development, and ability to compete on the world stage embody the excellence of the Global Filipino Executive.
Circle of Excellence Awardees
Lito Villanueva — EVP & Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer, RCBC
Ma. Rhodora Campos — Country Head, Infosys BPM Philippines
Martin Loon — President and CEO, COCOLIFE
Jennire S. Torres — CEO, Atos
Dante M. Abando — President, Makati Development Corporation (MDC)
Eppie Titong — Country Head, VXI Global Holdings B.V. (Philippines)
Raymund "Ray" Berja — CFO AirAsia Philippines & Country Head MD, AirAsia Superapp

★ Grand Winner — Executive Leadership Team of the Year

IBM in the Philippines
Consulting Client Innovation Center (CIC) — Grand Winner, Executive Leadership Team of the Year
IBM Philippines' Consulting Client Innovation Center (CIC) has demonstrated exceptional collective leadership in driving digital transformation, AI adoption, and technology consulting excellence across the country. The leadership team's strategic alignment, collaborative culture, and consistent delivery of world-class solutions have positioned IBM Philippines as one of the most respected technology organizations in Southeast Asia.
Circle of Excellence Awardees
Airspeed Group of Companies
Datamatics Global Services
Eastvantage Business Solutions
Filinvest Land
IBM in the Philippines - Consulting Client Innovation Center (CIC)
Maya
Northern Operating Services Asia
Sante International
Sprout Solutions
VXI Global Holdings

★ Grand Winner — CSR Company of the Year

Maybank Philippines
Grand Winner — CSR Company of the Year
Maybank Philippines has demonstrated exceptional corporate social responsibility through a wide range of impactful programs that uplift Filipino communities. From financial literacy campaigns and livelihood programs to environmental sustainability initiatives and youth development projects, Maybank Philippines has consistently gone beyond profit to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Filipinos across the nation.
Circle of Excellence Awardees
DynaQuest Technology Services Inc
EXL Service Philippines, Inc.
Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines), Inc.
Genpact Services LLC - Philippines Branch
HSBC Global Service Centre Philippines
Innodata Knowledge Services, Inc
KMC Solutions
Manila Water Foundation
Maybank Philippines
Nezda Technologies Inc
OpenText (Philippines), Inc.
Personal Collection
Procter and Gamble Philippines
TDCX (PH), Inc.
Wipro Philippines Inc

★ Grand Winner — Top Employer of the Year

Concentrix Philippines
Grand Winner — Top Employer of the Year
Concentrix Philippines has earned its recognition as the Top Employer of the Year through its unwavering commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for its tens of thousands of Filipino employees. Its comprehensive employee programs spanning career development, wellness, diversity and inclusion, and competitive compensation have resulted in strong engagement, high retention, and a workplace culture that sets the standard for the entire industry.
Circle of Excellence Awardees
[24]7.ai Philippines
Concentrix Philippines
Gardenia Bakeries
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
HSBC Global Service Centre Philippines
IBM in the Philippines
PepsiCo
Shopping Center Management
Tech Mahindra Limited
Teleperformance Philippines
TTEC
United Coconut Planters Life Assurance (COCOLIFE)
Wipro Philippines