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A Tribute to Exemplary Leadership in the Philippines

The 2nd edition of the annual ICCPI Leadership Awards was held last Friday, November 18, 2022, 6:00PM at the Dusit Thani Manila Hotel. The event epitomized the definition of leadership celebrating those who have demonstrated exemplary contributions, outstanding practices and global excellence in their respective fields.

Sec. Benjamin Diokno, Department of Finance, ICCPI Leadership Awards 2022


The ICCPI Leadership Awards remains the organization's most prime and prestigious event of the year. The tagline that was set for this event was "Empowering and Inspiring Others" not only honoring individuals that have exhibited excellence in leadership but also serves as an inspiration and encouragement for young and upcoming academics, thinkers, entrepreneurs and managers.


Sergio Boero, President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, ICCPI Leadership Awards 2022


The event keynote speakers included the Honorable Italian Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency, Marco Clemente and the Secretary of the Department of Finance of the Government of the Philippines Sec. Benjamin Diokno.


Arch. Romolo Nati, CEO of ItalPinas together with Sergio Boero, ICCPI President, Lorens Ziller, ICCPI Executive Director and the Italian Consul in the Philippines Antonio Gallo, ICCPI Leadership Awards 2022


Among the panel of judges for the event included Sergio Boero the President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, Eduardo Francisco the President of BDO Capital and Investments, Hermod Allertsen the CEO of Proactive Resources, Stanley Lo the Managing Director of Dusit Thani Manila and the Italian Consul to the Philippines Antonio Gallo.


Anya Evangelista- Opera Singer, ICCPI Leadership Awards 2022


The attendees of the ceremony witnessed the performance of theater performer and award winning opera singer Anya Evangelista who serenaded guests with classic Italian melodies from La Pastorella dell’Alpi to Nel Cor più non mi sento.


Lorens Ziller, Executive Director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines with Gabrielle Lopez, Marketing and Events Manager at the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, ICCPI Leadership Awards 2022


The Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines presented ten (10) awards of the following categories including (1) Sustainability Business/Entrepreneur Award, (2) Restaurateur of the Year, (3) Emerging Entrepreneur Award, (4) Italian Executive of the Year, (5) "ItalPinoy" of the Year, (6) Young Business Leader Award, (7) Innovation Champion of the Year, (8) Woman in Business of the Year Award, (9) Exceptional Entrepreneur Award, and (10) Outstanding Leadership Award


Arch. Romolo Nati, CEO of ItalPinas together with Sergio Boero, President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines and Lorens Ziller, Executive Director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, ICCPI Leadership Awards 2022


The Sustainability Business/Entrepreneur of the Year was given to Arch. Romolo Nati the Chairman/CEO of ItalPinas. This award recognizes Nati as an individual who has demonstrated best practices for environmental protection and sustainable development. The nominees for this award include Sylvester Wong- Vice-President, Liza Morales- CEO of Philippine GeoGreen.


Paolo Nesi of L'Opera Ristorante Italiano together with Sergio Boero, President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines and Lorens Ziller, Executive Director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, ICCPI Leadership Awards 2022


The Restaurateur of the Year was given to Paolo Nesi of L'Opera Ristorante Italiano. This award was given to an individual who consistently demonstrated exceptional hospitality, creativity, culture and service throughout the year. The Restaurateur of the Year nominees are Emilio Mina of Caruso Ristorante Italiano, and Paolo Durante of the European Diner.


Sandro Bruni of Total Philippines together with Sergio Boero, President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines and Lorens Ziller, Executive Director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, ICCPI Leadership Awards 2022


The Italian Executive of the Year was awarded to Sandro Bruni the Business Development Director of Total Philippines. This award was given to an individual who significantly proved his value within his organization through his expertise, performance and decisiveness, productivity and teamwork. The Italian Executive of the Year nominees for this Italian Executive of the Year include Alessandro Milani- General Manager of the Philippine Italian Association, Paolo Borgiallo Store Manager of Bulgari.


Tuesday Angliongto, Managing Director of Pocofino together with Sergio Boero, President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines and Lorens Ziller, Executive Director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, ICCPI Leadership Awards 2022


The Young Business Leader Award was given to Tuesday Angliongto the Managing Director of Pocofino. Angliongto has proven to be one of the most promising leaders of the year in the Philippines. This award is given to an innovative young business leader whose enterprise inspires others to launch their own ventures. The nominees for this award includ