AYALA CORP. Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (JAZA) has been named to the inaugural Leaders50 list for uplifting organizational leadership.
The list, compiled by London-based Thinkers50, recognizes 50 of probably the most inspiring and exceptional leaders around the globe.
The leaders were evaluated based on various criteria corresponding to character, organizational impact, economic contribution, social purpose, leadership development, organizational resilience and adaptableness, and visionary impact.
The nominations were drawn from the Thinkers50 community of world thought leaders.
“This recognition belongs to the dedicated employees of the Ayala group, whose unwavering support and commitment enable us to construct businesses that help people thrive,” Mr. Zobel said in a Facebook post on Thursday.
“I also share this achievement with our partners and stakeholders, who share our purpose and vision, working closely with us to foster communities and, ultimately, a rustic where more people can thrive,” he added.
Other leaders included within the Leaders50 list were Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Satya Nadella, Chanel CEO Leena Nair, General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra, and Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian.
The Leaders50 list cited leaders from over 20 countries, with the USA having the biggest grouping.
“The challenges facing the world, organizations, and individuals are enormous. We have no idea the entire elements which will likely be obligatory to start to tackle these challenges. But, we do know that none will likely be overcome without leadership,” Thinkers50 Cofounder Stuart Crainer said.
“Leaders50 shines a light-weight on some exceptional leaders within the hope that others may learn from them, be inspired by them, and tackle the mantle of leadership,” he added
Established in 2001, Thinkers50 is a resource for identifying, rating, and sharing the leading management ideas. It’s the first-ever global rating of management thinkers. — Revin Mikhael D. Ochave
