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Jollibee Foods Corporation CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong has been hailed as the “Management Person of the Year” by the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP).
The MAP Management Person of the Year is an award given to individuals in business or government that is either a member of the MAP or not who have attained unquestioned distinction in the practice of management.
Such individuals must also have made valuable contributions to the progress of the country and in re-shaping national values.
“It is bestowed on exceptional persons who have posted a record of achievement and distinction as leaders and managers of organizations, and who are exemplary models who deserve to be emulated by their peers and by the younger leaders and managers,” the MAP said.
For this year, Tanmantiong has received the distinction after a thorough and stringent selection process.
According to MAP, Tanmantiong was chosen for accelerating Jollibee’s globalization and transforming it into one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing restaurant companies, and for steering his group to an impressive and quick turnaround after its first-ever loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic and post record-breaking, system-wide sales and operating income.
In addition, he was also recognized for his leadership role in his group’s substantial contributions to job creation, income generation and national development as well as for proving that Filipino companies can compete successfully alongside global big brands.
The MAP likewise hailed the JFC CEO for consistently espousing inclusive growth by providing opportunities to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through his group’s franchise program, and for uplifting the farmers to become entrepreneurs by providing market access as accredited suppliers of his group.
Tanmantiong was further regarded for consistently pursuing sustainable practices in his group, undertaking initiatives such as hiring seniors and persons with disability, implementing reusable dining wares and paper packaging, and for his contributions to shaping national values and inspiring others through his outstanding achievements attained by hard work, passion and discipline.
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