Esquire Magazine’s Trailblazers List for 2024 shines a spotlight on visionaries shaping the Philippine startup ecosystem, and among them are two exceptional leaders from the Aboitiz group: Dr. David Hardoon, CEO of Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI), and Mario Domingo, Global Chief Technology Officer of UBX.
Dr. Hardoon, as CEO of ADI and chief data and AI officer of UnionBank, champions a data-first culture within the Aboitiz group. His illustrious career spans pivotal roles in the tech and finance sectors, including notable contributions to the Monetary Authority of Singapore, where he spearheaded national-level data initiatives.
Mario Domingo, on the other hand, is one of the country’s foremost AI experts and serves as UBX’s Global Chief Technology Officer. At UBX, the open finance fintech arm of UnionBank, Domingo leads the charge in AI strategy implementation. His efforts have seen AI integrated across various processes, from streamlining loan applications to enhancing security measures.
Both Dr. Hardoon and Domingo are noted for their innovation and leadership in leveraging technology to drive business transformation. Their inclusion in Esquire’s Trailblazers List highlights their significant contributions to the fields of data science, AI, and finance technologies.
