Tobi Ang: Fatherhood, work, style
What’s keeping 36-year-old Tobi Ang busy lately? Learning to be a good father to his two young girls, Daniella, 2, and Natalia, 10 months, and “father” and leader of The Angcore Motor Group, where he sits as vice-president and chief operating officer.
“My day always starts waking and spending time with my girls. Michelle, my wife, and our two girls are early risers, so I get to spend some quality family time with them before heading to the office,” shares Tobi.
The Angcore Group has Kia, Chevrolet and Mahindra dealerships in the Davao region and General Santos. To cope with the demands of family and work, Tobi believes in staying healthy in order to maximize his time. “Lately, it’s been rowing, Pilates and HIIT Training three times a week.”
Have Tobi’s closet contents changed much now that he’s married with children?
“I’d say I’m a much more practical dresser these days. When you have kids who are as active as mine, it’s difficult to maintain a blazer, well pressed shirt or polished leather shoes. I used to trav- el with all those items checked. Nowadays, I accessorize with a hip seat carrier, diaper backpack, cargo pants and sneakers... I don’t mind putting on a good suit every now and then. I always try to dress appropriately for every occasion.”
Tobi, one of Davao’s welldressed men, shares how M&S appeals to him.
“M&S will always be relevant and it appeals to all generations. But personally, it will always have a special place in my heart, since I bought my first suit from their Shangri-La branch for my junior prom a few decades ago.”