Lance Gokongwei is this year’s recipient of the EY-Bank of Singapore Asean Entrepreneurial Excellence (AEE) award.
This honor acknowledges Gokongwei’s leadership and significant contributions to the Southeast Asian business landscape. He is set to receive the award on November 18 in Singapore.
The EY AEE award, established in 2015, is a celebration of business leaders who inspire excellence across industries. This award is presented by professional services organization, EY, and Bank of Singapore is the presenting title sponsor.
The award recognizes successful Southeast Asian entrepreneurs who drive not only economic growth but who also create positive societal change for the region.
EY and Bank of Singapore said Gokongwei’s leadership at JG Summit Holdings Inc., exemplifies these values.
“His focus on innovation, inclusive growth, and sustainability has helped position the company as a key driver of economic progress across Southeast Asia,” a joint statement said.
Through subsidiaries Universal Robina Corp. (URC) and Cebu Pacific, JG Summit has successfully broadened its presence throughout Asean, the statement said.
“URC has established operations in major markets including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam, providing products that cater to the diverse needs of consumers across the region. Similarly, Cebu Pacific, one of the Philippines’ leading airlines, contributed to regional connectivity, with flights spanning Southeast Asia, driving tourism, trade, and mobility,” they said.
“Gokongwei’s recognition with the AEE award also features his vital role in advancing the goals of the Asean Economic Community (AEC), which aims to integrate the economies of its 10 member- states. Under his leadership, JG Summit has produced economic growth, in alignment with the AEC’s vision of a more interconnected and competitive Southeast Asia,” the statement added.
