SM Investments Corp., parent company of the SM Group, received seven major distinctions at the 15th Asian Excellence Awards organized by Corporate Governance Asia, a prominent regional journal on corporate governance.
The awards acknowledge the company’s ongoing leadership in corporate governance, sustainability and stakeholder engagement.
Corporate Governance Asia named SM Investments president and chief executive Frederic DyBuncio as Asia’s Best CEO. Executive vice presidents Erwin Pato and Franklin Gomez were co-awarded Asia’s Best CFO, recognizing the company’s strong financial stewardship and leadership excellence.
“We are deeply honored by these awards, which reflect the collective effort of our people across the SM Group,” DyBuncio said.
“Our commitment to long-term value creation, sustainability, and sound governance remains core to how we operate and grow,” he said.
This year’s theme, “The Role of Asian Corporations to Climate Neutrality,” highlights the increasing importance of sustainable and transparent practices in shaping the region’s future.
SM Investments also received awards for its other corporate initiatives, including the Sustainable Asia Award, Asia’s Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Best Corporate Communications and Best Investor Relations Company (Philippines). This marks the second consecutive year the company has received all seven awards.
Founded in 2011, the Asian Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in management, financial performance, corporate social responsibility, environmental practices and investor relations.
