ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) is launching a new limited talk series titled ANC Presents Succession, which features in-depth conversations with heirs of the Philippines’ most prominent business empires. Premiering June 1, the 30-minute episodes are hosted by entrepreneur Ian Paradies, founder of Engkanto Brewery and a former ICTSI executive.
The lineup includes key figures such as Damosa Land president Cary Lagdameo, UnionBank CEO Ana Aboitiz Delgado, Ayala Corporation managing director Mariana Zobel de Ayala, Vision Express managing director Neelam Gopwani, Citadel Pacific chief Ricky Delgado, and Vivant Corporation head Arlo Sarmiento. Discussions cover family dynamics, the weight of leadership, personal challenges, and defining moments involved in taking over major conglomerates, offering a rare look at the people set to shape the future of Philippine commerce.
The series debuts exclusively on iWant on June 1 at 4 PM, airs on ANC starting June 10 at 6 PM, and becomes available on the ANC 24/7 YouTube channel from June 13 at 6 PM. This program provides valuable insight into leadership transition and corporate continuity—critical factors for the stability and growth of the country’s biggest industries and their contribution to the national economy.
