JERALD SZE
Founder and CEO
STRAIGHTFORWARD
Jerald is the driving force behind the national brand Straightforward, renowned for its mission to simplify fashion with boundless basics for young, stylish go-getters. Since its inception at Ateneo, Jerald has guided Straightforward from a fledgling startup to a brand on the brink of global expansion.
GLENDA DELA CRUZ
CEO
BRILLIANT SKIN
Glenda, affectionately known as Miss Glenda, is a distinguished leader and entrepreneur, having earned prestigious awards such as the Most Credible CEO in Online Entrepreneurship 2022 and Most Exceptional Leader in the Philippines Business Community 2021.
DAISY LYN GO SY
Merchandising Director
NO BRAND
Daisy has been in the Retail business for over 25 years. She is currently a Merchandising Director at Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc, handling the Food (Snacks, Biscuits, Confectionery, Beverage, Wine & Liquor and Cigarettes and Canned Products) categories of Robinsons Supermarket.
FREDY ONG
Chairman and CEO
Head of Customer Development
UNILEVER PHILIPPINES
Fredy is the Chairman and CEO of Unilever Philippines, Inc., a homegrown talent at the multinational company’s helm.
Fredy was previously the Country Director of Unilever Cambodia and Laos before coming home to the Philippines in 2017 to take on the role of Unilever Philippines Vice President for Customer Development.
VAIBHAV DABHADE
Founder & CEO
ANCHANTO
Vaibhav is the Founder & CEO of Anchanto. With 20 years of experience in technology, Vaibhav is a seasoned speaker who frequently addresses conferences on topics such as Online Retail, eCommerce technology, Warehousing & Logistics, Customer Experience, and Entrepreneurship. He completed his executive education at the Harvard Business School & IIM Kolkata and holds a degree in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
MICHELLE ALARCON
President
ANALYTICS & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (AAP)
Michelle is an esteemed analytics practitioner with over two decades of experience. In 2013, she founded Z-Lift Solutions, a pioneering consultancy firm that partners with top businesses in the Philippines to craft and implement data strategies, analytics, and AI solutions, driving organizational success.
HANS T. SY
Chairman of the Executive Committee
SM PRIME HOLDINGS, INC.
Hans stands as a Filipino business titan, with a remarkable record of success and leadership across diverse industries. He is the Chairman of the Executive Committee at SM Prime Holdings, Inc., the Adviser to the Board at SM Investments Corporation, the Director and Chairman of the Board at China Banking Corporation, and the President and Chairman of SM Keppel Land, Inc.
HANS T. SY, JR.
President
SMEDD CORP.
Chico's journey is marked by a trail of exceptional leadership and mastery in project management. At the helm of SMEDD Corp. (SM Engineering, Design and Development) as President, he oversees the project delivery department of SM Prime Holdings, ensuring the flawless execution of groundbreaking endeavors such as SM Aura Premier, SM Seaside City, and the iconic SM Mall of Asia Arena.
DENNIS ANTHONY UY
CEO & Co-Founder
CONVERGE ICT SOLUTIONS INC.
Dennis is a self-made industrialist who began his entrepreneurial journey as a teenager with a Betamax and VHS rental shop in Pampanga, Philippines. Over the years, he ventured into cable television, pioneering the first data-over-cable service in Central Luzon with ComClark Network and Technology Corporation.
AILEEN PRODIGALIDAD
Deputy Store Manager
IKEA PHILIPPINES
Aileen is the Deputy Store Manager of IKEA Pasay City and the Country Customer Experience Manager of IKEA Philippines. Her role is to oversee the overall business operations of the IKEA store and ensure a happy customer experience. She has been with IKEA for 14 years, covering other IKEA markets such as the United Arab Emirates.
JUAN MIGUEL CELDRAN
Managing Director
GREEN TEE INC.
Miguel, a graduate of Economics from the University of the Philippines - Diliman, is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Green Tee Inc. (GTI) - the exclusive partner for Nike and Jordan stores in the Philippines. GTI currently operates 24 Nike shops, 2 bootcamp stores, 1 Jordan store, and 4 outlet stores nationwide.
EUGENE S. ACEVEDO
President and Chief Executive Officer
RIZAL COMMERCIAL BANKING CORPORATION
Under Eugene’s leadership, RCBC accelerated its business and digital transformation, making it one of the fastest-growing universal banks in assets, loans, and deposits. The bank also won multiple awards in innovation including best digital bank and best in customer service.