Asian Management Excellence Awards 2026 celebrates finest business leaders and initiatives
The awards programme recognised leaders, teams, and initiatives driving innovation and meaningful impact.
Asia’s business leaders and organisations have demonstrated outstanding vision, leadership, and impact, setting new benchmarks for excellence across industries. Their achievements reflect a strong commitment to innovation, people, and sustainable growth throughout the region.
The Asian Management Excellence Awards 2026 took the spotlight as it honoured the most distinguished executives, visionary innovators, high-performing teams, and purpose-driven initiatives across diverse sectors in the region.
Hosted by Asian Business Review, the Awards Dinner was held on 22 January 2026 at the Conrad Bangkok in Thailand, bringing together leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of business across Asia.
The programme showcased remarkable achievements in leadership, innovation, and team performance, as well as noteworthy contributions in employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and health and wellness initiatives.
The distinguished panel of judges for this year's awards included Mark Maclean, HR Strategy & Technology Leader, Deloitte Southeast Asia; Jason Seng, Partner, People Consulting, Ernst & Young Advisory Pte Ltd; Wei Li Tea, Partner, Risk, Advisory, KPMG in Singapore; Parul Munshi, Asia Pacific Workforce Leader, Workforce Transformation Partner and Regional Sustainability Consulting Leader, PwC South East Asia, Consulting, PwC Singapore; and Damien Dujacquier, Senior Partner, Managing Partner Southeast Asia, Roland Berger.
Congratulations to all the winners!
ASIAN MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026 WINNERS
Executive of the Year
Australia
- Technology - Colin Baines, Worldpay
Brunei
Indonesia
- Financial Technology - Yogi Rizkian Bahar, LinkAja
- Life Insurance - PT Asuransi BRI Life
- Retail - Edwin Cheah, MR.D.I.Y. Indonesia
Philippines
- Business Services - Perdasille Carlos-Mesina, Filinvest Business Services Corporation
- Health Products & Services Crispin Antonio Nicolai ‘Nicki’ Agcaoili, Carelon Global Solutions Philippines
- Human Resources Consulting - Yu Ming Chin, Viventis Search Asia
- Retail - Roselle Marisol Belleza Andaya, MR.DIY Philippines
Taiwan
- Computer Hardware - Kenny Chien, HP International Pte. Ltd., Taiwan Branch
Thailand
- Banking - Sasiwimol Arayawattanapong, United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited
- E-Commerce - Anupong Tasaduak, NocNoc
- Insurance Broker - Alisa Areepong, Chubb Life Assurance PCL.
- Life Insurance - Chai Chaiyawan, Thai Life Insurance Plc.
Vietnam
- Education - Le Nguyen Trung Nguyen, Victoria School
- Food & Beverage - Vu Quang Chinh, HUNGHAU AGRICULTURAL CORPORATION
Innovator of the Year
Indonesia
- Financial Services - Abdul Jakfar, DPLK Manulife Indonesia
- Financial Technology - LinkAja Syariah, LinkAja
- Healthcare - Jemsner Stenly Iroth, Mayapada Healthcare Group
- Insurance Broker - bolttech Indonesia Broker
- Logistics - IT Division, PT Asian Bulk Logistics
- Retail - Meutia Kumala, PT Home Center Indonesia
Philippines
Thailand
- Pharmaceuticals - Zoetis Thailand Diagnostics, Zoetis Thailand Limited
- Technology - Jakkrit Klinsmith, ARISE BY INFINITAS
Team of the Year
Indonesia
- Energy - SLK Ranger, PT SKS Listrik Kalimantan
- Financial Services - Tring by Pegadaian Team, PT Pegadaian
- Healthcare - Oncology Team of Mayapada Hospital Tangerang, Mayapada Healthcare Group
- Oil & Gas - PHR IT Team, Pertamina Hulu Rokan
- Retail - Business Development MR.D.I.Y. Indonesia, MR.D.I.Y. Indonesia
Philippines
- Banking - Retail Lending and Bancassurance, Bank of the Philippine Islands
- Business Services - Shared Services Group of Filinvest, Filinvest Business Services Corporation
- Health Products & Services - Carelon Innovation Team, Carelon Global Solutions Philippines
- Healthcare - Asian Cancer Institute, Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Thailand
Vietnam
- Agriculture - AgriS
- Education – Victoria School System, Victoria School
- Food & Beverage - HUNGHAU FMCG GROUP, HUNGHAU AGRICULTURAL CORPORATION
Employee Engagement of the Year
Brunei
Indonesia
Philippines
- Financial Services - HSBC Philippines
- Life Insurance - AIA
- Oil & Gas - Shell Companies in the Philippines
- Technology - Cambridge University Press & Assessment Philippines
Thailand
- Banking - Operations Business Unit, The Siam Commercial Bank PCL.
- Oil & Gas - Thai Oil Public Company Limited
Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year
Indonesia
- Consumer Products (Non-Durables) - Godrej Consumer Products Indonesia
- Financial Services - PT FWD Insurance Indonesia
Laos
- Banking - Agricultural Promotion Bank Company Limited
Philippines
Thailand
- Banking - United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited
- IT Services - Gosoft (Thailand)
- Retail - Watsons Thailand
Health and Wellness Initiative of the Year
Indonesia
- Financial Services - PT FWD Insurance Indonesia
Pakistan
Philippines
- Life Insurance - AIA Philippines
- Oil & Gas - Shell Companies in the Philippines
Thailand
- Oil & Gas - Thai Oil Public Company Limited
- Retail - Watsons Thailand
Editor’s Choice Award
Indonesia
- Insurance - PT Asuransi BRI Life
The Asian Management Excellence Awards is presented by Asian Business Review. For more information about the awards programme, please contact Danica Avila at +65 3158 1386 or [email protected].
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