2025 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Manie Mendoza
Head of People, Southeast Asia & Guam
Fedex
As a chartered professional in human resources, he has led business transformations in AMEA and APAC regions leading high performing teams in achieving key business and people results. His extensive knowledge of market specific labour legislations contributed to successful execution of diverse people strategies in these regions.
Known for his eclectic and unorthodox style of managing organisations and its people, he is known as a change agent in the community. As a thought leader, he finds value in shaking things up, challenging the status quo, that leads to an efficient and well-balanced way of work.
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Kirk Alimaza
Country Head, People

Xandra Feliza B. Galang
Head of Strategic HR Talent Management

Sharon L. Binwag-Villalon
Director of Human Resources and People Support
Dole Philippines (Stanfilco)

Edalyn D. Hadjula-Legarde
People & Culture Country Head

Mir Awal Khademur Rahman
Head of People, Singapore, Philippines, Brunei & Pacific Islands
Ericsson Telecommunications

Manie Mendoza
Head of People, Southeast Asia & Guam
Fedex

Ericson A. Del Castillo
Senior General Manager / VP Human Resources, Philippines & ASEAN (special projects)

Mary Margaret Tan
Chief Human Resources Officer

Marco Angelo B. Padernal
HR Director

Emmanuel G. Salazar
Vice President - Human Resources

Alyssa A. Alillana
Cluster Director of Human Resources