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Jaime Augusto M. Zóbel, II | |
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.jpg) Zobel in 2024 | |
| Born | (1959-03-06)March 6, 1959 (age 66) Manila, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (BA,MBA) |
| Title | Chairman ofAyala Corporation |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Eder-Zóbel de Ayala |
| Children | 4 including Mariana & Jaime Alfonso[1][2][3] |
| Parent | Jaime P. Zóbel de Ayala, I (father)Beatriz Barcon Miranda-Zobel de Ayala(mother) |
| Relatives | Zóbel de Ayala family |
Jaime Augusto M. Zóbel de Ayala, II[4]GCLH (born March 6, 1959), also known asJaime Augusto Zóbel, is a Filipino businessman from the prominentZóbel de Ayala family. He currently serves as the chairman ofAyala Corporation since 2016.[5] He succeeded his father,Jaime Zóbel de Ayala, as the company's president and CEO in 1994. He was the company's chairman and CEO from 2006 to 2021.
In addition to his position in theAyala Corporation, Zobel is chairman ofGlobe Telecom,Bank of the Philippine Islands,Ayala Land, AC Energy and Infrastructure Corporation (formerely AC Energy Inc.), Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. and Asiacom Philippines Inc.
Zobel studied at theAteneo de Manila University (1966–1968),Ladycross School (1968–1971), andWorth School (1972–1976) before earning a B.A. degree in economics (cum laude) fromHarvard College in 1981, and an MBA fromHarvard Business School in 1987. He is married to Elizabeth (Lizzie) Eder, a descendant ofJames Martin Eder. The couple have four children and two grandchildren.[6]
He sits on the boards of various international and local business and socio-civic organizations, namely:
Honors include World Economic Forum Global Leader for Tomorrow in 1995; Emerging Markets CEO of the year in 1998 (sponsored by ING); Philippine TOYM (Ten Outstanding Young Men) Award in 1999; and Management Association of the Philippines Management Man of the Year Award in 2006.
On September 27, 2007, he was conferredHarvard Business School’s highest honor, the Alumni Achievement Award, byDeanJay O. Light. Zobel de Ayala was cited for “his innovative, entrepreneurial style of management (that) has benefited both Ayala and an island nation that faces significant social and economic challenges.”[7] He is the first Filipino to receive this award.[8]
Zóbel was then conferred thePresidential Medal of Merit in 2009 and thePhilippine Legion of Honor, Rank of Grand Commander in 2010. He was also conferred theGawad Mabini with the rank of Commander in 2015.[9]
Later on, Finance Asia named him Best CEO for 2009/2010 and he received theCNBC Asia Business Leader Award in 2010.
On November 25, 2010, Zobel received theAsia Talent Management Award at the 9th CNBC Asia Business Leaders Awards[10] held in Singapore. Zobel was recognized for “his personal involvement in supporting and nurturing leadership within the company.” Zobel was quoted as saying that he and his brotherFernando Zobel de Ayala, currently Special Advisor to the Ayala Corporation Board of Directors, considersuccession planning as a critical element in ensuring the corporation's sustainability. He was the third Filipino to be recognized by the annual program, following Globe Telecom CEO Gerardo Ablaza Jr. who received the ABLA in 2004, andJollibee CEOTony Tan Caktiong for corporate citizenship in 2006.”[11][12]
On September 14, 2017, Zobel was named by theUnited Nations Global Compact as one of the 10Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Pioneers for the year 2017. He was the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to be recognized with this honor.[13] Since 2016, the UN Global Compact has identified individuals "who were showcasing how business can be a force for good" and recognized them "for their efforts and achievements in advancing the SDGs."[14]
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