Aboitiz Group Chief Reputation and Sustainability Officer Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar and Aboitiz InfraCapital Head for Transformation and Strategy Maita Villanueva, along with other senior executives from top Filipino conglomerates, are part of the first cohort of the Swedish Institute’s Global Executive Programme (GEP) on Sustainability.
The program, running from May to November 2024, includes online sessions and a one-week onsite module in Sweden. It brings together 100 top business leaders worldwide to learn about best corporate practices in sustainability from Swedish experts.
The program’s focus on sustainability aligns with the global shift towards greener and more responsible business practices, making it a crucial platform for the Philippines to showcase its commitment to sustainable development. With Ginggay and Maita are:
● Abby Bonita, SM Prime Holdings Assistant Vice President for Sustainability
● Stephanie Orlino, PLDT & Smart Assistant Vice President and Head of Stakeholder Management
● Jesse Divinagracia, Jr., Prime Asset Ventures Corporate Planning Head
● Silvestre Yraola III, Cebu Pacific Air Manager for Corporate Sustainability
During the meeting with H.E. Ambassador Maria Lumen B. Isleta, the executives discussed the importance of enhanced engagement with global leaders and learning from Sweden’s exemplary best practices, with the aim of sharing and implementing insights on sustainability in their respective organizations.
With more business organizations worldwide adopting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, the participation of Filipino executives in the SI Global Executive Programme demonstrates the Philippines’ proactive approach to integrating sustainable practices into core business strategies, ensuring long-term economic resilience and social responsibility.
Initiatives like the SI Global Executive Programme are positioned to play a critical role in shaping the future of leadership
– Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar, Chief Reputation and Sustainability Officer, Aboitiz Group
About the SI Global Programme
The Swedish Institute (SI) Global Executive Programme was created to nurture
forward-thinking business executives seeking to shape a future that is not only
economically resilient but socially and ecologically sustainable. It stands as a
testament to Sweden’s excellence in pioneering sustainable solutions and serves
as a conduit for sharing the country’s rich legacy of sustainable business practices with the rest of the world.
The SI Global Executive Programme is designed for senior executives, including
CEOs and top corporate managers. The programme is tailored to help integrate
sustainability into the very fabric of a business, elevating it from mere initiative to
core strategic imperative. Participants are offered invaluable insights from a key forefront in the global sustainability movement.
One of the programme’s unique strengths lies in its global reach, bringing
together 100 leaders from 22 countries to create a melting pot of perspectives, experience and opportunities.
