The initiative is part of HBS’s commitment to real-world business education, pairing over 900 students with 156 project partners across 14 cities worldwide.
As one of only two Philippine-based partners—alongside Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), also part of the Ayala Group—ALI participated in the global exchange aimed at developing future leaders' contextual intelligence and strategic thinking.
“It’s an honor to be among Harvard’s FIELD Global Capstone partners and offer students a real-world view of innovation in the Philippines,” said Clarisse Feria-Darre, project development group head, premium residential business group at ALI. “This collaboration allows us to showcase how we innovate, adapt to trends, and prioritize the customer while driving business growth.”
The FIELD (Field Immersion Experiences for Leadership Development) Global Capstone is a course designed to strengthen and develop students’ ability to manage and operate effectively in a variety of business contexts, ALI said in a statement.
In the months leading up to the students' arrival, ALI executives engaged closely with the HBS leadership team through remote collaboration.
During their intensive week in Makati, the students pitched bold ideas to ALI’s leadership, conducted in-depth consumer research across the city, and delivered final strategic recommendations to management.
This prestigious program offers one of the most comprehensive real-world learning experiences in global business education. It challenges students not only to deliver tangible value in an unfamiliar setting but also to develop exceptional contextual intelligence and team effectiveness—hallmarks of future global leaders.
Professor Joe Fuller, faculty chair for the FIELD Global Capstone, said: “We are extremely grateful to Ayala Land and all the FIELD Project partner organizations. The students benefit immeasurably from this experience, and we hope the partner organizations do as well.” —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
