Ludivina Soco-Magpantay: Empowering Communities Through Navigating Access To Clean Drinking Water

Ludivina Soco-Magpantay, President & CEO, Wellthy Solutions
Ludivina Soco-Magpantay: Empowering Communities Through Navigating Access To Clean Drinking Water

Effective leadership is a catalyst for growth, guiding teams through challenges and inspiring innovation. Ludivina 'Babes' Soco-Magpantay, the President and CEO of Wellthy Solutions exemplifies such leadership that embodies her commitment to providing safe and high-quality drinking water system solutions. Under her guidance, Wellthy Solutions aims to become a leader in the drinking water filtration system industry and ensuring its accessibility to a wider demographic.
Ludivina's journey began at the University of San Carlos in Cebu City, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Commerce and passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Board Examination.

The HyperGES Chapter of USC
By: Sujith Vasudevan, Managing Editor
Research and innovation have been the cornerstone of the success of the University of San Carlos (USC), a private, Catholic, research, co-educational basic and higher education institution under the Society of the Divine Word missionaries in Cebu

Traits of an Effective B2B Consumer Goods Industry Leader
By: Ivantius Limampauw, VP - Sales, PT Esensi Solusi Buana
Over the last 5-7 years, we are seeing a tremendous shift in the consumer buying pattern in Indonesia, wherein customers are increasingly opting for online shopping especially post the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emerging Sustainability Trends in Paper Manufacturing & Their Impact on the Laminate Industry

By: Giovanni Iurza, CEO, Greenlam Decolan

Paper and resin are the primary raw materials in manufacturing high pressure laminates. Close to 70 percent of the product is produced using kraft paper and design paper.

Devising Ethical Codes to Safeguard Data with Disruptive Technologies

By: Charmaine Valmonte, CISO, Aboitiz Group

In recent years, with the increase in digitalization of society, it has dramatically catalyzed a significant transformation in data privacy, especially within the media and telecom sector.Today, safeguarding both personal and corporate data .

Reflections As A Business CEO

By: Nishant Saxena, CEO - Emerging Markets & Europe, Cipla

Nishant Saxena, a senior pharmaceutical executive, has a strong history of achieving step-change results. With over two decades of experience in MNCs, Indian cos and startups, he has lived and worked in 6 countries and travelled to 75.

An Expert's Guide: Shifting from B2C to B2B E-Commerce, Marketplaces

By: Djoni Herlambang, CTO, AEON CO. Malaysia BHD

For any company to have a successful transition from B2C e-Commerce to B2B, it should first change the way it handles the assortment of goods since it varies greatly in the two segments.

Learning & Development – Need & Importance

By: Tulika Srivastava, Head – L&D, Altisource

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Top 10 University of San Carlos Alumni Leaders - 2024

Alumni leaders of the University of San Carlos are the driving forces towards the growth of the institution and, consequently, the regional economic development. These leaders contribute to various industries in the business, government, education, and social enterprise sectors due to key positions they hold. Success can build reputation, which in turn attracts future students or potential alumni and enhances USC influence with both local and international dimensions. Alumni leaders create an economic ripple. They are mostly entrepreneurs who go on and start successful businesses and hire people in their locality and hence the drive increases local economic activities. Their leadership in established companies encourages innovation, which can spur greater productivity and better economic results in these respective sectors. Many of these alumni also serve as mentors or investors, offering advice and capital to newer startups to grow the next set of entrepreneurs and professionals.

The alumni networks also help the university link up with different industries, creating paths for collaborations in doing research, getting internships, and placements for current students. They also make sure that the curriculum will be very relevant to what the market needs so that graduates will have the appropriate skills to improve job opportunities. The engagement of USC alumni leaders to philanthropy and community development initiatives hence further creates strong foundations for local communities that underpin social development and infrastructure building. This multi-faceted impact of leadership by USC alumni points towards the critical role these alumni leaders are set to play for long-term economic growth and development for both the university and the large-scale society.

CEO Insights Asia in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 University of San Carlos Alumni Leaders - 2024' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.

Top 10 University of San Carlos Alumni Leaders - 2024

Company Management	Company Name	Company Description
Arnold Castro, Founder & CEO	Brandiology	He specializes in managed trade marketing, negotiations, and personnel management to meet sales targets, with skills in budget management, merchandising, and resolving operational issues for business growth
Jacqueline Perez-Wenceslao, Co-Founder & Director	PhilPacific Insurance Brokers & Managers	Commitment to family, teamwork, and client delight underscores her leadership philosophy, making her a key figure in the industry, with over 35 years in insurance broking; she specializes in creating risk management and insurance solutions for diverse clients
John Lenneb Signe, Founder & President	Virtual BizNest	He is utilizing his extensive experience in marketing and BPO service, demonstrating proficiency in leadership, interpersonal skills, leadership development, team management, and customer experience
Ken Onozawa, Founder & CEO	Press Start	With extensive knowledge in marketing, and technology, he consistently innovate ideas that align marketing objectives with business goals, along with excelling in strategic communications and marketing strategy
Ludivina Soco-Magpantay, President & CEO	Wellthy Solutions	Her extensive finance and management experience equips her to tackle complex challenges in overseeing the company, while her leadership principles reflect her commitment to driving meaningful transformation
Mark Joseph Veloso- Salvado, President & CEO	ZimoSystem Solutions	He engages in project design, consultancy, management, technical support, and other related functions, while also excelling in business development, account management, and client relations
Norman Curato, Co-Founder & CEO	Xeleqt Technology Innovations	Dedicated to building exceptional teams and a positive culture, with a strong passion for information technology and a proven track record in team development and complex machine learning solutions
Reinart Bacalso, Managing Director	Augmen Digital	His expertise in various markets and effective management of sales, finance, logistics, and corporate affairs greatly contributed to this achievement, with the company's expansion driven by his strategic product selection and market entry decisions
Roberto Garciano, President	Manjaru Outdoors	He is an inspirational and renowned leader driving innovation and growth in the outdoor gear industry, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Susan King, Chief Operating Officer	Crown Regency Hotels & Resorts	Extensive experience in the hospitality industry, he leads the design conceptualization and implementation for new hotels and also works on the up gradation of the older hotels in the group

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