Bilyonaryo Lance Y. Gokongwei, president and CEO of JG Summit Holdings, has been awarded the prestigious EY-Bank of Singapore ASEAN Entrepreneurial Excellence (AEE) Award.
The award, which recognizes outstanding business leaders in Southeast Asia, highlights Gokongwei’s transformative leadership and significant contributions to the region’s business landscape. He is set to receive the award today (November 18) in Singapore.
The EY AEE Award, established in 2015, celebrates entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions to economic growth and societal development in ASEAN. Co-presented by global professional services firm EY and the Bank of Singapore, the award honors this drive innovation, inclusive growth and positive regional impact.
Under Gokongwei’s leadership, JG Summit, a diversified conglomerate spanning multiple sectors, has exemplified these values. His commitment to creating a lasting positive impact is evident in his approach to balancing profitability with social responsibility
“I want to make a positive and lasting difference in everything I can do and pay it forward,” Gokongwei has said. His leadership benefits not only the company’s stakeholders but also the broader communities where JG Summit operates.
JG Summit’s subsidiaries, including Universal Robina Corporation (URC) and Cebu Pacific, have strengthened their positions across ASEAN markets under Gokongwei’s direction. URC has expanded its footprint in key markets such as Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam, providing a wide range of consumer goods to the region.
Meanwhile, Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading budget carrier, has contributed significantly to regional connectivity, facilitating increased trade, tourism, and mobility across Southeast Asia.
Gokongwei’s vision for regional integration is reflected in the airline’s extensive network, which supports economic growth and regional development.
A key component of Gokongwei’s strategy is innovation, exemplified by the digital banking platform GoTyme, launched in partnership with Singapore’s Tyme Group. GoTyme aims to enhance financial inclusion by offering millions of Filipinos access to banking services, especially those previously underserved by traditional banking institutions.
Gokongwei’s leadership also aligns with the objectives of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), which seeks to create a more integrated and competitive Southeast Asia.
JG Summit’s sustained growth and expansion contribute directly to the AEC’s goals of economic cooperation and connectivity, further solidifying Gokongwei’s influence in shaping the future of the ASEAN region.
Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading budget carrier, has also contributed to regional connectivity, facilitating increased trade, tourism, and mobility across Southeast Asia.
Gokongwei’s vision for regional integration is reflected in the airline’s extensive network, which supports the region’s economic growth.
A key element of Gokongwei’s strategy is innovation, exemplified by the digital banking platform GoTyme, launched in partnership with Singapore’s Tyme Group. GoTyme aims to enhance financial inclusion by providing millions of Filipinos with access to banking services, particularly those previously underserved by traditional banking institutions.
Gokongwei’s leadership aligns with the objectives of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), which seeks to create a more integrated and competitive Southeast Asia. JG Summit’s sustained growth and expansion contribute directly to the AEC’s goals of economic cooperation and connectivity, further cementing Gokongwei’s influence in shaping the future of the ASEAN region.
