Frederic C. DyBuncio, president and CEO of SM Investments Corporation, has been awarded the 2025 Asia’s Remarkable Leadership in Financial Excellence by the Golden Icons Awards, recognizing his transformative leadership and strategic impact in Asian finance.
Presented by the Golden Icons organization—an alliance of public and private sector leaders—the award honors executives who redefine financial leadership through innovation, resilience, and inclusive value creation. DyBuncio was cited for steering SM Investments toward strengthened financial performance while championing corporate governance and sustainability.
“Under his guidance, the company has not only achieved remarkable growth but has also set new standards for excellence in financial management,” the Golden Icons group said.
In response, DyBuncio said that the recognition reflects SM’s broader mission. “We see ourselves as enablers—of entrepreneurship, community development, and opportunities. Doing well and doing good are part of the same equation,” he said.
The award underscores the increasing importance of socially conscious financial leadership in the corporate sector and affirms SM Investments’ positioning as a catalyst for long-term, inclusive growth.
