Empire East CEO Hailed as Outstanding Leader in Asia

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19 September 2019
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Bangkok, Thailand – The President and Chief Executive Officer of Empire East Land Holdings, Inc., Atty. Anthony Charlemagne C. Yu, was recognized as an “Outstanding Leader in Asia” at the 6th edition of Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability (ACES) Awards held at The Athenee Hotel Bangkok on September 20th.

 

Organized by the MORS Group, ACES Awards is dubbed as the most prestigious leadership and sustainability accolade event in the Asian region, recognizing companies and individuals across the continent who excel in the domains of corporate leadership and social responsibility. In this year’s awards, Atty. Yu is the only Filipino from the real estate industry to receive the esteemed leadership recognition.

 

Earlier this year, hundreds of nominees have undergone an arduous judging process that commenced with a series of research, due diligence and evaluation. Shortlisted finalists that included Atty. Yu were interviewed by the ACES jury in Manila last June.

 

A lawyer and social advocate, Yu steered Empire East for more than two decades towards its current industry position as a leading developer in the middle-income housing market. He understood the aspirations of Filipino homebuyers and helped democratize the acquisition of residential properties by being the pioneer in “zero down payment” and flexible financing options. His dynamic leadership also saved the company from a probable meltdown during the worst financial crisis that struck Asia in 1997—and since then, Empire East has established its brand as a game-changing innovator of real estate lifestyle concepts.

 

But for Atty. Yu, his most important achievement as a leader is fostering a generous heart and helping hand among the company’s employees by being able to advocate numerous corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, ranging from education of the youth, housing for the poor, environment care, among others, serving various sectors of different communities. "We could rake in all the profit we want. But the more significant success at the end of each day is seen through the number of families that a business has helped. I believe that we exist in the world for a reason, and that is to help,” Yu shared.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In time for Empire East’s 25th anniversary this 2019, the ACES leadership award presented to its chief executive adds up to this milestone celebration—acknowledging that Atty. Charlie Yu’s unparalleled leadership revolutionized not only the business and the industry, but reshaped the lives of the many people he leads and serves.

 

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