THE MAKING OF A FINANCE LEADER: HOW FINEX'S LEGACY SHAPES THE COUNTRY'S CFOS

Finance has long been one of the silent engines of Philippine businesses, guiding decisions long before they reach the public.

- By ZINNIA OLINARES

Behind every expansion, market shift, or major milestone is the chief finance officer who translates risks into strategy and shapes a company's long-term direction.

Long before the public fully recognized the influence of these leaders, the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) had already committed itself to elevating the finance profession.

Its annual ING FINEX CFO of the Year Award — the country's longest-running and only search dedicated to outstanding CFOs — stands as a testament to this mission.

When FINEX launched the award in 2006 with ING Bank, the goal was not only to honor excellence. It aimed to build a legacy that would set the standard for future generations of financial leaders.

The collaboration between a premier national organization and a global financial institution underscored a shared belief: strong financial stewardship strengthens corporate governance and fuels economic growth.

A COMMUNITY THAT SHAPES LEADERSHIP

Across more than five decades, FINEX has served as the country's seedbed of financial leadership.