Global Leaders Events
Indo-Pacific Partners: Growth & Stability for US, PH, & the Region with US Amb. MaryKay Carlson
MBC starts 2023 with “Indo-Pacific Partners: Growth & Stability for US, PH, & the Region” featuring Ambassador of the United States to the Philippines, H.E MaryKay L. Carlson. The discussion revolved around the rapid revival of US-PH ties under the Marcos Administration and how this is projected to improve trade and investment, national and regional security, and progress on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. READ MORE >>
MBC members met with Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim
Prime Minister Ibrahim said Malaysia’s investment rules, incentives and taxes are already clear and competitive, so his investment strategy is good governance and anti-corruption. He said the Philippines and Malaysia should do much more business together because their proximity gives them great advantages over partners elsewhere. SEE MORE PHOTOS >>
MBC Explores PH Business Growth Opportunities with Thai Officials and Executives
Ambassador Tull Traisorat hosted MBC’s board of trustees along with a Thai business delegation of high level representatives from companies such as Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) Philippines Corporation, SkyTowers Infra, Bangkok Bank, Italian-Thai Development, SCG Marketing, and Mariwasa, and other embassy officials. MBC Trustees present were Chairman Edgar O Chua, Rizalina Mantating, Jose Carlitos Cruz, Dr. Aris Alip, Manolito Tayag, and Executive Director Francisco Alcuaz Jr. READ MORE >>
Private Equity & Venture Capital Trends in Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia
Bain & Company highlights the potential of generative AI and energy in a session with Makati Business Club on April 25. Senior Partner Usman Akhtar dived into the latest trends and strategies in the Southeast Asian private equity landscape and provided valuable insights from their latest private equity report.
UnitedHealth Group’s Dr. Margaret-Mary Wilson
Dr. Wilson tackles strategies in leading a global healthcare company through crisis and joins MBC executive director for a conversation. MBC’s Global Leaders series aims for Philippine executives to meet and learn from world leaders in business, technology, and other fields. READ MORE >>
Farewell Cocktails for Singapore Ambassador Gerard Ho
MBC and the Philippines-Singapore Business Council (PSBC) bid thanks and farewell to Singapore Ambassador Gerard Ho as he completes his tenure in the Philippines. SEE MORE PHOTOS >>
UVU President Dr. Astrid S. Tuminez
On June 20, PBEd and MBC met with UVU President Dr. Astrid S. Tuminez to discuss technical-vocational training and other education issues. Utah Valley University is a leader in the dual-mission system, which combines tech-voc training and university education. READ MORE>>
Exclusive Meeting with Her Excellency President Ursula von der Leyen
On July 31, over 100 representatives from business, diplomatic corps, and media joined the Exclusive Meeting with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. In almost 60 years of bilateral relations of EU-PH, this is the 1st time an EU Commission President made an official visit to the country. READ MORE >>
Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) 2023
On August 29, representatives from MBC, Philippines-U.S Business Council, and the American Chamber of Commerce organized a Welcome Luncheon for this year’s delegates of the Filipino-American Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO). FYLPRO was launched in 2012 by PUBC Chair and MBC Trustee, Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. READ MORE >>
PH and AUS: Strategic Partners for Growth and Peace with AUS Ambassador H.E. HK Yu
MBC hosted Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E Hae Kyong Yu, where she discussed the upgrades in the partnership between Australia and the Philippines after Australian Prime Minister Albanese’s official visit to the country last month. READ MORE >>
Growth Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Philippines with Bain & Company’s Dale Hardcastle
In the second session of MBC x Bain’s Global Outlook Series, Bain’s Dale Hardcastle shared about decarbonization insights from their latest green economy report for Southeast Asia. Hardcastle was joined by Amazon Web Services’ Genevieve Ding and Asian Development Bank’s Scott Roberts for the panel discussion. READ MORE>>
Deep Dive on Governance and Reliability of AI in Financial Services Industry with IBM Global Leader John Duigenan
Duigenan shared Generative AI use cases with MBC members in the banking and financial services industry. Duigenan encouraged the executives to consider four critical principles when thinking of Generative AI: openness in collaboration, a trusted foundation with curated models for accuracy and explainability, a targeted approach addressing high-impact use cases, and the empowerment of enterprises through the creation of tangible value, particularly in terms of outcomes and productivity. SEE MORE PHOTOS >>
Conversation with Netflix and Pixar’s Ronnie Del Carmen
MBC Global Ideas Committee hosted Netflix and Pixar’s Ronnie Del Carmen for a discussion on the power and potential of storytelling in businesses striving to connect with customers, employees, and other stakeholders. Del Carmen emphasized the importance of authenticity, which he related to his experience as an animation writer and director.
Ronnie Del Carmen helped produce a string of Pixar films, including co-directing the award-winning “Inside Out”. He also recently voiced a lead on the Pixar film “Elemental”. SEE MORE PHOTOS >>
Sun Life’s Global President and CEO Kevin Strain
On November 29, Sun Life Global CEO Kevin Strain met MBC members in the 2nd installment of MBC’s “Global Leaders” series. Sun Life CEO Kevin Strain spoke on building a purpose-driven global business and how Sun Life diversified its business model, from being an insurance-led company to a flywheel of Asset Management, Insurance, and Health. Sun Life is the #1 life insurer in the Philippines. SEE MORE PHOTOS >> READ MORE
