EUGENE ACEVEDO
President and CEO | Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)
Eugene Acevedo exemplifies leadership that is both visionary and grounded in purpose. As President and CEO of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), he has steered the bank to become a beacon of digital innovation and financial inclusion in the Philippines. Under his leadership, RCBC earned Asiamoney’s Best Bank for Digital four years running, while pioneering platforms like DiskarTech and RCBC Pulz have expanded banking access to millions of Filipinos traditionally underserved by the financial system.
With over 30 years of experience spanning local and global institutions, Eugene combines sharp business acumen with a deep commitment to ethical governance and nation-building. His academic achievements—magna cum laude in Physics, MBA valedictorian, and executive education at Harvard and MIT—reflect his dedication to continuous learning and excellence.
As an author, mentor, and Vice Chairman of the Asian Institute of Management Board of Trustees, Eugene’s leadership inspires not only his organization but the broader banking community. His presence as a Mansmith Awards judge underscores the caliber of integrity and innovation the Awards celebrate—championing leaders who drive meaningful, lasting impact.
ALELI ARCILLA
Managing Director | Mondelēz Philippines
Aleli Arcilla leads Mondelēz Philippines as Managing Director, driving remarkable growth in the biscuits and chocolates categories that have strengthened the company’s market leadership and consumer loyalty. Under her leadership, Mondelēz has achieved significant market share gains and launched innovative campaigns that resonate deeply with Filipino consumers.
She has been instrumental in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, establishing mentorship programs for women leaders across Southeast Asia and creating the Philippine Leadership Council to empower top executives with tools to drive organizational change.
Aleli also champions sustainability, leading Mondelēz Philippines to earn the Plastic Cleanup Partner Seal—an acknowledgment of its proactive efforts to reduce plastic waste and exceed compliance with the Extended Producer Responsibility Law. Her commitment has positioned the company as a leader in environmental stewardship in the local industry.
Aleli’s leadership embodies purposeful growth, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility—setting a high standard for what modern business leadership looks like.
GARY DE OCAMPO
President | Centre Médicale Internationale
Gary de Ocampo is a seasoned business leader and customer insights expert with close to three decades of experience focused on understanding markets and driving growth. His distinguished career includes leadership roles at TNS Philippines and Kantar Philippines, where he served as CEO, Managing Director, and President. In these roles, he oversaw mergers with TRENDS, Millward Brown Philippines, and Added Value Saffron Hills Philippines, leading teams of 500 to 1,000 employees and achieving significant revenue milestones that positioned these businesses among the most profitable in their Asia-Pacific and global networks.
Following this, Gary transitioned into consulting as Chief Insight Strategist at Mansmith and Fielders, Philippine Insights Director for Brand Finance Asia Pacific, Chief Growth Advisor at Embiggen Group, and advisory board member at Our Lady of Fatima University College of Business and Accountancy. He has since guided companies in market strategy, brand positioning, and business development, leveraging his extensive experience.
A Graduate Member of the Institute of Corporate Directors Philippines, Gary is deeply committed to ethical leadership and corporate governance. Currently, as President of Centre Médicale Internationale, the country’s premier multispecialty outpatient clinic, he applies his expertise in market research and strategic business leadership to deliver exceptional, personalized healthcare services.