SM’s DyBuncio honored for financial leadership

MANILA, Philippines — SM Investments Corp. president and CEO Frederic DyBuncio has been recognized for his financial leadership by The Golden Icons group.

DyBuncio has been honored with the 2025 Asia’s Golden Icon Award for Asia’s Remarkable Leadership in Financial Excellence.

The Golden Icons is an alliance of leaders from the public and private sectors committed to recognizing individuals making a transformative impact.

The group works to provide vital assistance, support and resources to individuals and communities.

“Frederic DyBuncio has been selected for the award of Asia’s Remarkable Leadership in Financial Excellence for his outstanding contributions to the financial sector and his exemplary leadership at SM Investments Corp. Under his guidance, the company has not only achieved remarkable growth but has also set new standards for excellence in financial management and corporate governance,” the Golden Icons group said.

Under DyBuncio’s stewardship, SM Investments has strengthened its financial fundamentals.

The SM Group’s parent company likewise embraced a broader mission of being a platform and enabler for inclusive progress with his leadership.

More than an individual achievement, DyBuncio said the award affirms SM’s role as an enabler to growth.

“Leadership in finance today means creating value that is sustainable, human-centered and purpose-driven,” he said.

“At SM, we see ourselves as enablers – of entrepreneurship, of community development and of opportunities that multiply across sectors. This recognition reaffirms our belief that doing well and doing good are not at odds, but part of the same equation,” DyBuncio said.