PageOne Group CEO, chair joins ‘50 Over 50’ list for communications leadership

MANILA, Philippines — Ron Jabal, CEO and executive chairman of PAGEONE Group, has joined the prestigious “50 Over 50” list organized and managed by Campaign Asia-Pacific, which recognizes influential leaders across the region who continue to redefine and shape the future of the marketing communications industry.

The recognition challenges long-standing industry bias toward youth by spotlighting senior professionals who remain at the forefront of innovation, leadership and transformation.

Jabal’s inclusion reflects a career that combines global recognition, sustained industry leadership and forward-looking innovation.

He is the first-ever recipient of the Global PR Practitioner of the Year award from the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management and has been recognized as Most Innovative PR Practitioner in Asia-Pacific by the APAC Stevie Awards and among the Top PR Practitioners in Southeast Asia as awarded by ASEAN PR Excellence Awards.

Under his leadership, PAGEONE Group has emerged as one of the most awarded communications networks in the Philippines, with 14 Agency of the Year titles and more than 500 local and international awards, culminating in its elevation to the Hall of Fame in Philippine public relations.

Jabal also introduced the concept of Reputation Capital and developed a formula that quantifies reputation by linking trust, credibility, resilience and risk directly to financial outcomes, reframing public relations from a perceived cost center into a strategic driver of enterprise value. He also pioneered the Asia Reputation Quotient, a framework designed to reflect the unique socio-cultural and governance realities of Asian markets.

“This recognition affirms a fundamental shift in our industry,” Jabal said. “Innovation is not defined by age. It is defined by the ability to adapt, to build, and to lead through complexity. Experience allows us to see beyond trends and focus on what truly endures.”

Vonj Tingson, president and COO of PAGEONE Group, emphasized the significance of the recognition not just for Dr. Jabal, but for the organization and the industry.

In addition to his corporate and industry roles, Jabal is a respected thought leader and columnist, with his work regularly appearing in leading Philippine publications including The STAR and BusinessWorld.