Bangkok – Against the backdrop of Asia’s shifting economic and digital terrain, the Asian Management Excellence Awards 2025—presented by Asian Business Review—honored a diverse slate of leaders and institutions redefining the future of work, innovation, and corporate responsibility.
Held on 6 February 2025 at the Conrad Bangkok, this year’s ceremony brought together distinguished executives, management teams, and impact-driven organizations from across the region. Themed around transformative leadership and innovation, the event highlighted how companies are responding to market shifts with agility, inclusivity, and purpose.
Among the honorees were senior executives from Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Pakistan, and beyond—recognized for excellence across sectors ranging from finance and telecommunications to oil & gas, healthcare, and education.
Notable individual recognitions included Dexter Lloyd Cuajotor of BPI as Philippines Innovator of the Year – Banking, and Dr. Beaver R. Tamesis of Asian Hospital as Philippines Executive of the Year – Healthcare. Their work exemplifies how leadership can be both performance-driven and socially impactful.
Organizational awards reinforced the growing prioritization of employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and wellness culture. For instance, Genpact Philippines and PT Pertamina (Persero) were celebrated for initiatives that elevate workforce resilience and inclusion across high-demand sectors.
The awards also spotlighted teamwork as a regional differentiator. From Thailand’s Centara Hotels and Resorts Digital Operations Team to Indonesia’s Mitratel Telecommunications Team, recipients have demonstrated how collaboration fuels innovation amid decentralization and cross-border scaling.
The panel of judges—comprising transformation and advisory leaders from Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and KPMG—emphasized the importance of measurable impact in decision-making, employee development, and strategic alignment.
This year’s winners reflect a deeper shift in how Asian enterprises define success—not just in revenue terms, but in leadership models that inspire long-term trust, empower communities, and adapt with foresight.
As digital and demographic transformations accelerate, the Asian Management Excellence Awards 2025 offers a window into the evolving DNA of Asian leadership: bold, inclusive, and rooted in sustained, meaningful outcomes.
