Philippines
Roger Collantes, Former Director of the Asia-Pacific Learning and Development Center of the Citibank, has been appointed as Senator at the Grand Assembly of the World Business Angels Investment Forum. Senator Collantes will represent Philippines in the Global Co-Founders Committee of the Grand Assembly.
Roger.Collantes@wbaforum.org
He is a best-selling author, a highly regarded international speaker and a senior executive coach with more than 30 years of experience as a Global Learning Leader, an Organisational Transformation Expert, and an EduTech Entrepreneur and Angel Investor. Roger was formerly the Asia-Pacific Learning and Development Director for Citibank, covering more than 30,000 staff across 13 countries. He founded and managed Citibank’s training consultancy company, the Institute for Learning Excellence and Accelerated Development (ILEAD), based in Shanghai, China. Roger founded three innovation startups which he currently heads as Founder & CEO of Global Learning Solutions (based in Singapore & Hong Kong), Master Franchisee & CEO of MindChamps International Preschools Philippines, and Co-Founder & CEO of Smarter Robotics (with presence in Singapore, Philippines & Malaysia). Smarter Robotics was awarded by the prestigious CIO Advisor APAC as one of the “10 Hottest Artificial Intelligence Consulting Services Company in Asia Pacific” for 2019. Roger is a multi-awarded industry icon and thought leader who has won 8 regional and international awards during his professional career, including the “Leading HR Professional Award” from the Singapore Human Resources Institute (2007); the “Learning Leader Award in Organizational Management Excellence” from Bersin Associates USA (2008); the “Best Training, Learning & Development Award” from the Marketing Institute of Singapore (2009); the “Most Outstanding Contribution to HR Industry Award” from HRM Singapore (2011); and the Gawad Maestro “Most Outstanding Learning Leader Extraordinaire” from the Philippine Society for Training & Development (2013). Roger conducts the highly motivational Personal Resiliency Program called “The Thrivers Seminar”, based on his best-selling book, where he teaches people how to “thrive, not just survive” in the midst of life’s inevitable crisis and disruptive technological changes.
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Grace Tolentino, Chairman of the Board of Boracay Beach , Philippines.
Grace.Tolentino@wbaforum.org
HGRACE TOLENTINO
Chairman of the Board, Boracay Beach ('BBI')
President, Akamai Holdings Inc.
Grace Tolentino is a sought after Investment and Development Builder, transforming change in the industry exemplifying value and standard globally. She is the Chairman of the Board of Boracay Beach (“BBI”), a diversified commercial institution strategically positioned as innovator in real estate economy, a leading authoritative brand in the Philippines. The institution played an important role in enhancing developments and economic growth with its multiple real estate projects in its portfolio, strategic international relationships with global investors and exceptional structure established to suit the needs of clients in all levels worldwide. It is engaged in various industry sectors and have vast resources as key leaders in emerging markets. The dynamic portfolio under its management help global investors build better financial future and the innovative solutions were recognized by world bodies and acknowledged by royal accolades in financial strength and excellence in business performance flourishing in modern age.
Grace currently serves as the President of Akamai Holdings Inc., a multinational development company with group combined experience and skills in the field of finance and infrastructure over two decades. Both organizations have grown rapidly and has been named Consumer’s Choice powerhouse and a Recognized Brand by Asia’s Preference and World Class Council.
Grace influence and valuable response to country's infrastructure and economic growth has been hailed by multiple sovereign government bodies as a visionary leader where she plays an important role in nation building. She highlights the importance of a high standard of usefulness in civilization, delivering excellence and character in the heart of experience to meet the diverse needs of high net worth and institutional clients.
She is a certified alumnus of Harvard University mastering Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economy, and holds a bachelors degree in University of the East in Tourism and Business Management.
She pays attention in sharing the importance of virtues and ability in multiple global forums as a modern day authority creating center of change that satisfy investor’s needs on every level. According to a dignified leader, hard work and team effort will result to establishing a better view in Investment and Sustainable development to "A Better Country and A Better World."
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Other Affiliations and Organizations:
Chancellor General, ASEAN and Philippines, United Nations Diplomat Corps, UN ISCAHR Inter-Governmental Court
Full Fledge Major and Commander, US Federal Police Chaiplancy International
Director, SPMUDA International Chamber of Commerce
Ambassador for Investments and Tourism, Royal House of Baloi
Director for Investments, Philippine International Association
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Justin Ho Guo Shun, Investor in The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE), Philippines
Justin.Ho Guo Shun@wbaforum.org
Justin Ho is a Pastor, South-East Asia Connector, Think Tank, Business Educator, Business Advisor and Coach for more than a decade, a highly regarded international speaker, an Organizational Transformation Expert, an Angel Investor, a sought-after Investment Advisor, transforming change in the industry exemplifying value and standard globally. Justin Ho is a multi-awarded industry icon and thought leader who has won regional and international awards.
Justin Ho’s influence and valuable response to country's economic growth has been hailed by multiple sovereign government bodies as a visionary leader where he plays an important role in nation building. He highlights the importance of a high standard of usefulness in civilization, delivering excellence and character in the heart of experience to meet the diverse needs of high net worth and institutional clients.
Justin Ho is also a serial philanthropist in the Philippines, in addition to raising awareness and funds to support non-profit charities, Justin Ho desires to help people move from wishing for significance to being empowered to make a difference.
He donates all his profits from his books and seminars to the poorest of the poor in the Philippines.
Other Affiliations and Organizations:
Philippine Association of Christian Counselors
Philippine Council of Deans and Educators in Business