Fredy Ong, the current Chairman and CEO at Unilever Philippines, has held key positions such as Vice President of Customer Development in the Philippines and Country Head of Unilever in Cambodia and Laos. In this interview, he shares insights into his diverse career journey, skills, and strategies in leadership and customer development within the context of Unilever. Q1: Transitioning from […]

As I celebrate turning 62, I find myself pausing to reflect on the journey that brought me here and the remarkable individuals and groups who have shaped my path. In this blog, I want to express my deep appreciation for the people who recognized my leadership potential and took a chance on me, despite the uncertainties and risks involved. Their […]

Navegar is a private equity fund management company established in 2012, dedicated to making investments in Philippine companies. Managing Partner, Honorio “Nori” Poblador IV, who previously worked at Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, and Rothschild, shares insights on their investment philosophy. Over the past 12 years, they’ve managed over US$300 million, investing across a diverse set of companies, including The Bistro […]

I am extremely proud to share the 15th Mansmith Market Masters Conference — featuring a dream team of 15 high-powered CEOs in 5 high-impact topics. It is definitely THE Marketing Conference to attend in 2024. Consider the following: 1 day of Intellectual Stimulation before your Mid Year Planning  5 Skills needed by Master Strategists (a rare topic) 5 in-depth panel discussions 15 CEO Thought Leaders […]

Merlee Jayme serves as the Chairmom of The Misfits Camp, a post-school initiative connecting creatives with disabilities to diverse career opportunities. She has earned accolades such as the Hall of Fame Award from the 4As Creative Guild, The New York Festivals Creative Achievement Award, and CEO of the Year by the International Association of Business Communicators. Recognized as the SEA […]

What is Sensemaking? Sensemaking, a concept popularized by organizational theorist Karl Weick, entails making sense of the world around us. My interest in this concept grew significantly after engaging with various individuals, including CEOs, and noting the clarity and thoughtfulness evident in their responses. It wasn’t just about having the right answers; they also knew how to use the information […]

Growing up Protestant, my postgraduate studies led me to a Catholic theology school. Professors openly acknowledged the flaws of some of the early Popes, paving the way for the 15th-century Protestant Reformation initiated by Martin Luther. This article isn’t about religion; its references to religion are merely contextual. Luther, a bold Catholic priest, defied conventions, facing excommunication and heretic status. […]

Thank you for the comments and messages from readers regarding my article “Decoding Taylor Swift Concert Economics (see Josiah Go’s blog https://josiahgo.com/decoding-taylor-swift-concert-economics/).” I have received more questions to answer and additional information to share. Let me share some data from the perspective of Singapore. If we analyze Singapore as an institution, its tourism market share versus competitors has been declining, […]

Superstar singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, with over half a billion social media followers, launched her highly successful “The Eras Tour” through Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) Presents, encompassing 152 dates across five continents from March 17, 2023, to December 8, 2024. Unfortunately, she only visited Singapore in Southeast Asia for six shows in March 2024, bypassing other neighboring countries much to the […]

(Note: This talk was delivered at the 20th MarkProf annual Marketing Leadership Bootcamp, a transformative eight-Saturday free training program in marketing and business. Out of 1000 graduating collegiate student leaders nationwide who competed for a limited 25 slots, participants had the opportunity to engage with distinguished speakers, delve into topics not typically covered in academic settings, and benefit from personalized […]

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