Leah Magallanes is a dynamic leader with over twenty years of expertise spanning food and beverage, communications, finance, strategic analysis, and sustainability. As the Vice President for Sustainability and Quality Assurance at SM Hotels and Conventions Inc. (SMHCC), she has successfully implemented a 10-year sustainability plan aligned with UN-SDG objectives, driving impactful initiatives that balance environmental responsibility with business growth. Her leadership has propelled SMHCC’s sustainability efforts through strategic partnerships with WWF, TUV certification, and pioneering retail synergy procurement projects. […]

  Francisco “Paco” D. Magsaysay is a visionary entrepreneur committed to responsible and resilient brand building in the premium food industry. As the Founder of Carmen’s Best Dairy Products Inc., he has established one of the Philippines’ most recognized artisanal ice cream brands, championing sustainability and quality. His entrepreneurial excellence has been recognized through prestigious awards, including the Agora Award for Most Outstanding Achievement in Entrepreneurship – Medium Enterprise. Beyond business, he actively contributes to philanthropy as a Director of […]

  Jason Jan Ngo is a dynamic technology leader with over 20 years of experience transforming retail, supply chain, finance, and loyalty through smart innovations. As Chief Technology Officer at Alfamart under SM Investments, he drives digital transformation, optimizing operations, e-commerce, analytics, and customer engagement. Previously, Jason played key roles as Group CIO at FAST Logistics and Head of IT at Philippine Seven Corporation, where he led technology strategies for over 3,000 7-Eleven stores, ensuring seamless operations and innovation. His […]

Blas Tanquilut, known as Direk Blas, is a visionary leader in digital content creation, entrepreneurship, and social impact. As the CEO and Founder of Shift Content Hub, he has built a thriving marketing agency that empowers aspiring creatives by providing exceptional content and career opportunities. Formerly a Microsoft manager in Singapore, Direk Blas took a leap of faith to pursue his passion. His belief in resilience and purpose, embodied in SHIFT’s name (“Sharing How I Faced Trials”), has transformed the […]