Two female leaders at Zuellig Pharma have been recognized by industry bodies for their outstanding leadership.
Zuellig Pharma Philippines’ market managing director Jannette Jakosalem was chosen as a finalist in the recently concluded Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ICCPI) Leadership Awards while ZP Therapeutics’ regulatory affairs director Carem Arevalo received the Philippine Association of Pharmacists in the Pharmaceutical Industry (PAPPI)’s Exemplary Award and Fire Up Award.
Jakosalem was nominated under the “Women in Business of the Year” category in the recently concluded ICCPI Leadership Awards, which recognizes exceptional Filipino and Italian business leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations who continued to promote outstanding practices and global excellence in their respective fields.
“Being one of the finalists of the “Women in Business of the Year” at the ICCPI Awards 2022 is truly an honor. This recognition is a reminder, not only for me but for future leaders to always lead with integrity, respect, empathy, and gratitude towards your peers,” said Jakosalem.
Jakosalem’s recognition in the reputable award body is an affirmation of her hard work and numerous contributions to healthcare industry. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she supported various public- private partnerships including the Project Kaagapay of Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF).
As a key private sector representative, Jakosalem was also a prime mover and member of Task Force T3 (Test, Trace and Treat) and helped rally the industry in ensuring timely and robust production and delivery of life-saving medicines and vaccines during the pandemic as vice-chairperson of the Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP). She also became an active member of the Ingat Angat COVID 19 movement. Within Zuellig Pharma she continues to be a champion of the company’s various sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and employee welfare initiatives.
Meanwhile, Arevalo received PAPPI’s Exemplary Award for her strong sense of commitment, reliability, and consistency in delivering above-and-beyond contributions to achieve one or more of PAPPI’s strategic goals and the Fire Up Award for her exemplary teamwork, dedication, hard work, and burning desire to deliver results.
“Being recognized in the pharmaceutical industry is testament that women can do anything when they’re given a positive environment that allows them to grow and explore their full potential. That’s why I’m grateful for Zuellig Pharma for being supportive of women in the workspace,” she said.
Arevalo is currently one of the Board of Directors and the Committee on Scientific Meetings, Continuing Education and Training Chair.