SM Investments sweeps seven major wins at Asian Excellence Awards

SM Investments Corp., the holding company of the SM Group, earned seven top honors at the 15th Asian Excellence Awards, presented by Corporate Governance Asia, a premier regional publication focused on corporate governance.

Among the top distinctions, SM Investments president and CEO Frederic C. DyBuncio was named Asia’s Best CEO. Meanwhile, executive vice presidents Erwin G. Pato and Franklin C. Gomez were both recognized as Asia’s Best CFO, affirming the company’s strong financial leadership.

“We are deeply honored by these awards, which reflect the collective effort of our people across the SM Group,” said DyBuncio. “Our commitment to long-term value creation, sustainability, and sound governance remains core to how we operate and grow.”

The company also received honors in several other categories: 

• Sustainable Asia Award, Asia’s Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 
• Best Corporate Communications
• Best Investor Relations Company (Philippines) 

This marks the second consecutive year SM Investments has swept all seven distinctions.

Frederic C. DyBuncio 

SM Investments president and CEO

This year’s awards carried the theme “The Role of Asian Corporations to Climate Neutrality,” highlighting the need for sustainable and transparent practices amid evolving environmental and market expectations.

Launched in 2011, the Asian Excellence Awards celebrate excellence in corporate governance, financial management, CSR, environmental stewardship, and investor relations across the region.

SM Investments continues to play a leading role in shaping the Philippine corporate sector’s pursuit of sustainability and stakeholder engagement. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma