SM Investments CEO wins Asia’s Golden Icon Award for financial leadership

Frederic C. DyBuncio, president and CEO of SM Investments Corp., has been honored with the 2025 Asia’s Golden Icon Award for Asia’s Remarkable Leadership in Financial Excellence, recognizing his role in steering one of the Philippines' largest conglomerates toward sustainable and inclusive growth.

The award, presented by the Golden Icons organization—a coalition of leaders from both public and private sectors—acknowledges business figures who demonstrate financial innovation, resilience, and a commitment to broader societal impact.

“Under his guidance, SM Investments has not only achieved remarkable growth but also set new standards in financial management and corporate governance,” the organization said in a statement.

Frederic C. DyBuncio, president and CEO of SM Investments Corp.
“Leadership in finance today means creating value that is sustainable, human-centered, and purpose-driven.”

DyBuncio has led SM Investments through a period of sustained expansion while reinforcing its position as a platform for inclusive progress across key sectors including retail, banking, property, and logistics.

“This is more than a personal recognition—it’s a reaffirmation of SM’s role as an enabler of growth,” DyBuncio said in a statement. “Leadership in finance today means creating value that is sustainable, human-centered, and purpose-driven.”

He emphasized that SM’s philosophy aligns financial strength with social progress, fostering entrepreneurship and community development.

The Golden Icons group is dedicated to recognizing individuals making transformative impact in their industries and provides support to underserved communities. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma

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