The Aboitiz Group’s transformational initiatives earned them three prestigious Gold Stevie® Awards at the Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards, recognized globally as the premier business accolades. Since their inception in 2002, the Stevie Awards have celebrated the outstanding achievements and positive contributions of organizations and professionals worldwide, making the Stevie trophy one of the most sought-after honors in the business world.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) and Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates (AIC Economic Estates) were honored at the awards gala on May 24 at Shangri-La The Fort Hotel.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, the portfolio management company of the Aboitiz Group, received the Gold Stevie® Award for Most Innovative HR Department/Team of the Year. Through the Great Transformation, the AEV People Team has been committed to enhancing A-People experience and developing future-ready team members.
From attracting to retaining and developing talent, innovation drove various work streams within the team. The team continuously strives to transform the A-People experience by streamlining access to anything people-related through CHRis, AEV’s AI People bot, and MyTX, AEV’s one-stop-shop HRIS platform. Leveraging A-People insights, they championed programs led by the Transformation Team and Culture Pillar, resulting in significant improvements in HR processes. These include adopting a one-size-fits-all team scorecard and enhancing benefit coverages, all these demonstrating their commitment to nurturing A-People for a techglomerate future.
Our unwavering commitment to nurturing a vibrant talent experience is inspired by the openness of A-people to provide feedback. This empowers us to continually learn, enhance, and innovate. We explore, we learn, we adapt.
–Apol Castro, First Vice President for People, AEV
Meanwhile, Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates (AIC Economic Estates), the leader in developing smart and sustainable industrial estates in the Philippines and Asia, achieved a double victory highlighting AIC’s commitment to green development and their role in transforming industrial landscapes across the region. With a 30-year legacy, AIC has been a trusted driver of progress in the Philippines, evidenced by their flagship developments such as LIMA Estate, MEZ2 Estate, and West Cebu Estate, and their recent launch of TARI Estate in Tarlac.
We take a holistic approach, balancing economic progress with technological innovation and environmental responsibility. We aim to set a new standard for sustainable industrial estate development, creating a brighter future for generations to come.
–Rafael Fernandez de Mesa, Head of Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
AIC Economic Estates’ success stems from transformative milestones and innovative initiatives, exemplified by LIMA Estate’s recent 5-star BERDE District Certification from the Philippine Green Building Council. This recognition highlights the shift towards sustainable and intelligent growth in the Philippines. LIMA Estate, a thriving community with over 170 companies, 66,000 employees, and 4,000 households, demonstrates the successful integration of sustainability and economic prosperity.
The Gold Stevie® Award for Video Innovation further highlights AIC Economic Estates’ excellence in communication and strategic partnership development. Their cohesive branding approach underscores their dedication to transforming both the business landscape and the communities they serve across the nation.
Our impact extends beyond infrastructure development,” says Fernandez de Mesa. “With over 100,000 jobs created across Central Visayas and Southern Luzon, we actively promote economic empowerment and improve livelihoods.
