THE ACES 2025

Celebrating Sustainability and Leadership in Asia

ACES Awards 2025

Visionary leadership and sustainable impact converged in Bali, Indonesia

Marking its 12th edition, the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards 2025 took place on 27–28 November 2025 in Bali, Indonesia. Over two days, the event convened the region’s most forward-thinking leaders and corporations to honour remarkable achievements in corporate leadership and sustainability underscoring how responsible business growth continued to transform Asia’s corporate landscape.

The 2025 edition drew an impressive 827 nominations spanning 32 countries and a broad range of industries, reflecting a rising commitment to excellence and sustainability across the region. After a rigorous selection process, 381 finalists were shortlisted, with 111 winners emerging across various categories setting new standards for innovation, resilience, and impact.

Alongside the awards, the ACES Summit 2025 served as a vibrant platform for industry pioneers, sustainability advocates, and executives to exchange insights on ESG strategies, leadership frameworks, and progressive business models geared towards long-term success.

Through high-impact networking, knowledge-sharing sessions, and strategic collaborations, the 2025 ceremony solidified ACES’s status as Asia’s foremost arena for corporate excellence and sustainability showcasing the critical importance of visionary leadership in shaping a more sustainable, competitive, and prosperous future.

Event Highlights

Discover the Winners

Winners of 2025

Reflecting on a year of excellence in Bali, Indonesia

Entrepreneur of the Year

Ren Li
Founder
Letright Industrial Corp., Ltd. | Ombra Brand

Leading Technopreneurs in Asia

Franklin N. Vibar
Chief Information Officer
Asian Hospital and Medical Center

Asia’s Impact Advocates

Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz
Governor of the Aseer Region - General Supervisor of the Ajawid Initiative
Aseer Development Authority
Stephan Fox
President
United Through Sports

Emerging Leaders in Asia

Dr. Ricarte Gapuz
President, CEO, Chief Innovation and Content Officer
International Center for Advance Review and Training, Inc.

Outstanding Leaders in Asia

Rhodora Tactacan Tumpalan
President & CEO
First Vita Plus Marketing Corp.
Dr. Ausanee Mahagitsiri Leonio
President
KFU Co. Ltd.
Ir. Bernard Gunawan
Chief Executive Officer
BINUS Group
Paul Lui
CEO & Executive Director
United Asia Finance Limited
Francis Lau Choo Yew
Managing Director & Founder
LCY Development Sdn Bhd
Janyaporn Soonthonvasu
Chief Executive Officer
Eminent Air (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Martin Antonio G. Zamora
President and Chief Executive Officer
Nickel Asia Corporation
Datin Stella Ambrose
Deputy Group CEO
Sawit Kinabalu Group
Allen Lee
Founder & Managing Director
PEOPLElogy Berhad
Tejjas Parmar
CEO - International Business
Suzlon Energy Ltd
Liew Yoon Poh
Group CEO
LAC Med Berhad

Asia's Most Inspiring Executives

Maria Carmela' Mel' Migrino
Regional Director and Philippines Country Head and General Manager
Gogolook Co. Ltd.
Avon Viray Morales
Chief People Officer
Zenutna Holdings Corporation (ZHC)
Adrian Zafra
President / Country Manager PH
TOA Global
Elenita Go
General Manager
San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp.
Willy Lim
Vice President, HR/TA for the Philippines, China & Malaysia
Foundever Philippines Corporation
Steven T. Tan
President, SM Supermalls
Shopping Center Management Corporation (SM Supermalls)
Dato' Bock Kim Lee
Senior Vice President
Sandisk Storage Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Francis Chiu
First Vice President, Head of Consumer Banking Applications
BDO Unibank
Ismael R. Sandig
President & CEO
Top Bank Philippines, Inc.
Malseni Jamal
Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer
Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd
Josephine Woo
Board of Director
PRMIA

Asia's Most Admirable Young Leaders

Deven Lim
Chief Executive Officer
Lockton Companies (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
Yu-Wei Liew
Managing Director, Co-Founder and Co-Owner
WEIL Resources Sdn. Bhd.
Dr. Ayu Widianingrum
Founder
Widya Esthetic
Rigel R. Gomez
President
BauerTek Farmaceutical Technologies Corp.
Harit Posanakul
Managing Director
Minimice Group Co., Ltd.
Catherine Goh
Chief Executive Officer
Santan
Christoph Dörn
CEO & Founder
Free The Sea
Muhammad Khaidir
Associate Director – Head of Alternative Investment Division
PT. BRI Manajemen Investasi

Innovative Tech Companies of the Year

m360 Inc.
Meditap
The 1, Central Group

Asia's Leading SMEs

Austam Goods Corp., Ltd.
First Oceanic Property Management Inc. (FOPM)

Landmark Hotels in Asia

Hotel Borobudur Jakarta Jakarta International Hotels & Development

Industry Champions of the Year

Highlands Coffee
Myanmar Agro Exchange Public Company Limited
China Merchants Port Holdings Co. Ltd.
Santan
Globe Telecom
TOA Global
MONCEMENT BUILDING MATERIALS LLC.
Shopping Center Management Corporation (SM Supermalls)
Goldilocks Bakeshop, Inc.
He Eye Specialist Hospital Group.
PT. BRI Manajemen Investasi

Asia's Most Influential Companies

Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
Asialink Finance Corporation
IBEX Global Solutions (Philippines) Inc.
Monde Nissin Corporation
Ayala Corporation

Asia's Best Performing Companies

VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center
PMCK Berhad
EDL-Generation Public Company
ANKH Pain and Health Group

Asia's Most Promising SMEs

JCV & Associates Project Management and Development, Inc.
Minimice Group Co., Ltd.
Bent and Buzz, Inc.
Gnosis Company Limited
Nationwide Logistics Sdn. Bhd.

Asia's Most Sustainable Company of the Year

Henderson Land Development Company Limited.

Nation Builder Award

China Banking Corporation
Thailand Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF)

Top Green Companies in Asia

Maynilad Water Services, Inc.

Community Collaboration Award

Fluor Daniel Inc., - Philippines

Green Innovation Award

New Focus Textiles, Ltd.
Harita Nickel / PT. Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk.

Top Workplaces in Asia

Asticom Holding Co. Inc.
Foundever Philippines Corporation
Ayala Corporation

Responsible SMEs in Asia

Gothong Southern
Practika Co., Ltd.

Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Danone Specialized Nutrition SEA
Manulife Financial Asia Limited
CPC Corporation, Taiwan
Shopping Center Management Corporation (SM Supermalls)

Top Community Centric Companies in Asia

Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance
Development Bank of the Philippines
VIETTEL GROUP
BDO Unibank
AIA Cambodia
Foundever Philippines Corporation
Ayala Corporation

Green Initiative Award

CEBU LANDMASTERS, INC.
Haleon (Sterling Drug (Malaya) Sdn. Berhad)
AXA Insurance PCL
San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp.
Free The Sea
DayOne Data Centers
ACCIONA Construction Philippines Inc.

Inspiring Workplaces in Asia

Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc.
TOA Global
Commerce Dot Com Sdn Bhd
Mober Technology Pte., Inc.

Community Initiative Award

Energy Development Corporation
DKSH Healthcare
PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk (MR.D.I.Y. Indonesia)
NagaWorld Limited
Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA)
acciona.org Philippines
Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
St. Luke's Medical Center
Carrascal Nickel Corporation
PT Kimia Farma Tbk.

2 Days of Prestige

A review of the summit, awards ceremony and grand celebration

Day 1 · Summit

The opening day gathered visionary leaders and innovators to explore Sustainability and Future Readiness: Technical Deep-Dives. Engaging masterclasses and dynamic discussions set the stage for strategies that drove sustainability and innovation across industries.

A keynote speaker engaged with influential leaders at ACES Summit 2025, exchanging ideas to advance innovation and environmental stewardship.

Industry leaders collaborated at ACES Summit 2025, presenting their group discussions and innovative strategies to drive sustainability and inspire collective action.

Collaborative discussions took center stage at ACES Summit 2025, as leaders shared insights and developed strategies to tackle key sustainability challenges.

Day 1 · Awards

The 12th ACES Awards kicked off with a celebration of trailblazing leaders in sustainability, corporate responsibility, and environmental innovation recognising those who are shaping Asia’s future.

Day 2 · Summit

Day 2 focused on People, Culture and Sustainable Leadership and Transformative Innovation, featuring a masterclass and discussions on building resilient organizations. This session provided powerful insights on applying modern strategies to contemporary business challenges, inspiring leaders to drive impactful change.

Attendees listened intently as key insights were shared during the People, Culture and Sustainable Leadership sessions at ACES Summit 2025.

Speakers shared key insights during the People, Culture and Sustainable Leadership sessions at ACES Summit 2025

Executives collaborated during interactive roundtables, developing actionable strategies for next-quarter implementation

Day 2 · Awards

The final night of the ACES Awards celebrated visionary leaders, spotlighting those redefining industries and creating impactful legacies. It was an evening of inspiration and recognition, honoring excellence in leadership and innovation.

Key Coverage

ACES Awards 2025 garnered extensive media attention across Asia. Press coverage highlighted groundbreaking achievements in sustainability, corporate leadership, and innovation, reinforcing ACES as the region’s hallmark of excellence.

Read some of our official news coverages