SM Investments Corp. (SM Investments), the parent firm of the SM Group, secured seven major accolades at the 15th Asian Excellence Awards hosted by Corporate Governance Asia, underscoring its leadership in corporate governance, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.
Key among the honors, SM Investments president and CEO Frederic C. DyBuncio was named Asia’s Best CEO, while executive vice presidents Erwin G. Pato and Franklin C. Gomez shared the Asia’s Best CFO title—an affirmation of the company’s robust financial leadership and strategic direction.
“We are deeply honored by these awards, which reflect the collective effort of our people across the SM Group,” DyBuncio said, reaffirming the company’s dedication to long-term value creation and responsible growth.
In addition to leadership accolades, SM Investments was also recognized with the Sustainable Asia Award, Asia’s Best Corporate Social Responsibility, Best Corporate Communications, and Best Investor Relations Company (Philippines). This marks the second consecutive year the company has achieved a full sweep of all seven categories.
The 2024 awards, themed “The Role of Asian Corporations to Climate Neutrality,” highlight the increasing corporate focus on environmental responsibility and transparency—areas in which SM Investments continues to set regional benchmarks.
Founded in 2011, the Asian Excellence Awards honor exemplary performance in management, financial stewardship, CSR, environmental strategy, and investor relations across Asia.
