Bridging innovation & business solutions through digital transformation
Once again, companies under the First Pacific and Metro Pacific Group converged in a two-day conference to harness the creative power of innovation and digital transformation by bridging business strategies and technology. Held recently at the First Pacific Leadership Academy (FPLA) in Antipolo City, the companies “drafted together digital transformation strategies critical to today’s business, evaluated business adjacencies and bridged the gap in-between through digitalization.”
The conference was opened by FPLA general manager and executive director Roy Agustin Evalle, who, through an inspiring message, shared how we could all participate in addressing today’s greatest challenges by making a mark and making our contributions matter. “We need to impart to our people the mindset, vision and passion, supported by vigor. What is our endgame? Let us create the visions, let’s create them together,” he said.
Updates from the past February Congress, along with the group’s Digital Transformation Journey roadmap, were also shared by Nino Cabredo, head of innovation and digital programs.
The conference was facilitated by Prof. Ravi Aron, associate professor and research faculty at the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School. He also facilitated the Global Strategic Leadership Program conducted last February, in partnership with FPLA and the Wharton School-Aresty University of Pennsylvania. His expertise in strategy and technology, as well as extensive know-how on “Digital Disruption” and the role of “Big Data and Analytics” in shaping corporate strategy, made the discussion and activities in the conference insightful and productive.
Innovation programs and initiatives were also recognized during the second day of the program with Meralco, Maynilad Water and Voyager Innovations named as recipients of the Culture of Innovation Award for 2017. This recognition is given to organizations that continually carry out their innovation journeys and empower their employees to embrace new ideas and pursue new ventures. This award is also given to companies that institutionalize innovation not only as a strategy but as a way of life. The conference ended with an engaging talk by Winifredo Camacho, the Filipino luxury car designer based in Sindelfingen, Germany, as part of the teaser on the Executive Talks: Masters of Designs. (For more information about FPLA and its upcoming programs and activities, visit www.fpacademy.net or call 696-3051.)