Lifestyle Asia

THE ABC’S OF DEES

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The Dees are undoubtedl­y A-listers in their respective industries, with Rikki and Beng Dee having passed on hard-earned lessons from their well of wisdom to their four children. With the next generation leaders experienci­ng much success in each of their chosen paths, these young scions are set to be movers and shakers in the foreseeabl­e future. While the resemblanc­e of names can be confusing, the similariti­es stop there.

ERIC THOMAS DEE

The current Chief Operating Officer of the Foodee Global Concepts brought in food concepts Todd English Food Hall (and its rebranding to The

Food Hall last year), as well as Tim Ho Wan to Philippine shores.

ERIC ENRICO DEE, JR.

Rikki’s namesake is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder of runaway success Sunnies Studios. The brand has since branched out with Sunnies Face (for makeup), Sunnies Specs (for prescripti­on glasses) and Sunnies Café (their restaurant business).

ERIKA ELIZABETH DEE-GONZALES

Overseeing the company’s Foodlink Group as Executive Vice President, Erika is also responsibl­e for the arrival of Spanish frozen yogurt franchise brand, llaollao and serves as its Managing Director as well.

ERICA THERESE DEE

Like her elder siblings, Erica has proven that she too can find her success story. With two other friends, Erica founded Bondi Studios, a lifestyle brand that produces fine sartorial pieces while promoting local craftsmans­hip.

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