The World CIO 200 Summit 2023 Philippines edition

The World CIO 200 Summit Philippines edition honored top IT leaders with the World CIO 200 Awards on 26^th July at City of Dreams Manila, Philippines. The event was successful with the presence of top IT leaders who made the event more engaging and effective.

Attendees and keynote speakers were welcomed by Jennefer Lorraine Mendoza, Project Lead Manager, GEC Media Group. She shared the success story of World CIO 200 roadshow in every country and honoring the success of CIOs for their contribution to the industry.

The event follows the theme of ‘Rise of the power’. The World CIO 200 2023 roadshow is designed to help IT leaders develop and enhance the qualities of leadership, power, vision and focus.

Sheridan Leroy P. Laroza, Senior Director of Information Technology, Thermo Fisher Scientific kicked off the event with his country inaugural keynote. DM Varun, Regional Head-SEA, Xoxoday spoke about every industry’s growing technology needs and trends and innovations in the tech world. The event became more engaging and interesting through a thought-provoking panel discussion by some influential panelists.

Sheridan Leroy P. Laroza-Senior Director of Information Technology-Thermo Fisher Scientific, Oliver Junio-Dean / Information Technology Director-University of Perpetual Help System – Laguna, Gemma Rose D -CIO-Cyber Security Philippines CERT, Noel Adalia Dimasacat-CIO-Alexander Karl Group Corp., Kenneth Catugas-Head of IT-ING and Arlene Romasanta-Chief/Information Technology Officer-DICT-MISS took part in an engaging panel discussion on the topic ‘Rise of the Power’.

The panel discussion was moderated by Dr. Mary Joy Abueg-President-National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP).

The World CIO 200 Summit Philippines edition honored 23 top IT leaders with World CIO 200 Awards in Legend, Master, Leader and Next-Gen CIO categories.

NAME	COMPANY	DESIGNATION
Nooky, Umali	Metro Pacific Health	Group Chief Technology Officer
Kenneth, Catugas	ING Hubs Philippines B.V.	Head of Information Technology
Gemma Rose, Dublan	Cyber Security Philippines CERT	CIO
Bryan Leo, Asis	Alaska Milk Corporation (Frieslandcampina)	Chief Information and Digital Officer
ARLENE, ROMASANTA	DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (DICT)	Chief/Information Technology Officer
Alex, Ustaris	PHINMA Education Holdings, Inc.	CTO
Mel, Migrino	Women in Security Alliance Philippines (Non Stock/Non Profit/ Non Govt Org.) and former CISO of Meralco Group	Chairman and President WiSAP \ Execom for ASEAN CIO Association \ Former CISO
Julius Caesar, Principe	FWD Insurance Philippines	Chief Information and Transformation Pfficer
Winnie, Rebancos	Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc.	CIO
Mary Joy, Abueg	National ICT Confederation of the Philippines	President/CIO
Anthony, Monteras	XDE Logistics	Chief Information Officer
Ruel Martin, Mase	Viva Communications Inc.	Chief Technology Officer
Aris, Ignacio	Southville International School and Colleges	Dean, College of Information Technology Head and Engineering
Norman, Carcellar	Unioil Petroleum Philippines Inc.	Chief Information Officer
Lito, Villanueva	Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)	Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer
OLIVER, JUNIO	UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM LAGUNA	IT DIRECTOR / DEAN
Kenneth, Sy	Rex Group of Companies	Chief Technology Officer
Noel, Dimasacat	Alexander Karl Group Corporation	Chief Information Officer
Sheridan Leroy, Laroza	Thermo Fisher Scientific	Senior Director, IT
Albert, Silva	San Beda University	Director, Information and Communications Technology Center
Adrian, Zablan	Docquity Philippines Corporation	Technical Operations Executive and Data Protection Officer
Engelbert, Apostol	Quezon City Government	Chief Information Officer
Marcelo, Rivera	Supawings Restaurant	Head of IT