The business publication revealed on Monday, Oct. 7, that the following were included in its list of 100 influential female executives from the region:
GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon (rank: 38) leads one of the country’s largest fintech companies, serving over 94 million users. The app, valued at $5 billion after an investment from Japan’s MUFG, is positioning for a potential IPO.
Robinsons Retail Holdings president and CEO Robina Gokongwei-Pe (rank: 48) oversees a vast retail empire with over 2,400 stores. She will transition to the role of chairperson in January 2025.
Shell Pilipinas president and CEO Lorelie Quiambao Osial (rank: 67) made history as the first woman to hold the top post at the company. She also serves as the company’s vice president for global finance operations.
Ayala Land president and CEO Anna Ma. Margarita Bautista Dy (rank: 73) is at the helm of the Philippines’ largest land developer, having driven a 22-percent increase in residential revenue in 2023. Her focus is on leveraging the country’s urbanization for further growth.
Land Bank of the Philippines president and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz (rank: 82) manages the country’s largest government financial institution, supporting farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises. She took on the role in May 2023, following her leadership at Standard Chartered Bank Philippines.
Megaworld president Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso (rank: 85) has been with the company since 1990 and now leads the largest office developer in the Philippines. She has been a key figure in the company’s growth and expansion.
Filinvest Development president and CEO Rhoda A. Huang (rank: 98) has expanded the company’s reach into renewable energy, achieving 30 percent profit growth in 2023. Her leadership has been pivotal in scaling Filinvest’s operations.
Fortune said these women are driving transformation, growth, and innovation across multiple sectors, making them some of the most influential leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.
Their achievements underscore the rising prominence of women in shaping the future of the Philippine economy.
