Forbes Asia Best Under A Billion
Forum and Awards Dinner

Forbes Asia Best Under a Billion
Forum and Award Ceremony

Forbes Asia Best Under A Billion Forum and Awards Ceremony

Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list spotlights 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region with annual sales under US$1 billion. From a universe of over 20,000 small and midsized companies in the region, these 200 Best Under A Billion companies have track records of exceptional corporate performance. Using both quantitative and qualitative metrics, the final list of 200 is truly a select group.


To celebrate and honor the success of these Best Under A Billion companies, Forbes Asia is hosting a Forum and Awards Dinner on November 21, 2023 in Manila.

Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list spotlights 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region with annual sales under US$1 billion. From a universe of over 20,000 small and midsized companies in the region, these 200 Best Under A Billion companies have track records of exceptional corporate performance. Companies on the list were selected based on a composite score that incorporated their overall track record in measures such as debt, sales, earnings-per-share growth and average returns on equity. The criteria also ensured a geographic diversity of companies from across the region. By using metrics both quantitative and qualitative, the final list of 200 is truly a select group.


To celebrate and honor the success of these 200 Best Under A Billion companies, Forbes Asia is hosting a Forum and Awards Ceremony in Manila on November 21, 2023.

Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list spotlights 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region with annual sales under US$1 billion. From a universe of over 20,000 small and midsized companies in the region, these 200 Best Under A Billion companies have track records of exceptional corporate performance. Using both quantitative and qualitative metrics, the final list of 200 is truly a select group.


To celebrate and honor the success of these Best Under A Billion companies, Forbes Asia is hosting a Forum and Awards Dinner on November 21, 2023 in Manila.

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AGENDA

AGENDA

AGENDA

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 18:00 to 22:00 (Manila Time)

Venue: Forbes Ballroom (Level 3), Conrad Manila

18:00

Registration & Cocktail Reception

19:00

Welcome remarks

Christopher Forbes, Vice Chairman, Forbes Media

Teresita Sy Coson, Vice Chairperson, SM Investments Corporation

19:10

Dinner to be served

19:30 - 20:00

Session I: Scaling Up

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, scaling up is a critical objective for companies seeking to stay ahead. How do they identify and prioritize growth opportunities? What are some of the challenges encountered during the process and how best to overcome them? CEOs of recent Best Under A Billion companies share their strategies to meet customer demands, drive efficiencies, unlock new opportunities and move toward the $1 billion (in sales) mark and beyond.


Moderated by Rana Wehbe Watson, Special Projects Director, Forbes Asia

Confirmed speakers:
Cheah Cheng Hye, Co-Chairman and Co-CIO, Value Partners Group
(Best Under A Billion Company 2018, 2015)
Mohammad Asif Peer, Group CEO, Systems Limited
(Best Under A Billion Company 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)
Tandean Rustandy, Founder and CEO, Arwana Citramulia
(Best Under A Billion Company 2023, 2022, 2020, 2014, 2006)

20:30 - 21:10

Session II: Path To Excellence

Good leadership is essential to achieving success. What are some of the qualities of good leaders? How do they adapt to changing landscapes, embrace innovation, and cultivate a strong organizational culture? Successful industry leaders, who are also Best Under A Billion alumni, share invaluable insights, stories and lessons learned on the path to long-term excellence.


Moderated by Justin Doebele, Editor and Vice President - Content, Forbes Asia

Confirmed speakers:
Tony Fernandes, CEO, Capital A
(Best Under A Billion Company 2006, 2005 - AirAsia)
Vincent Tan, Founder and Advisor, Berjaya Corporation Group of Companies
(Best Under A Billion Company 2005 – Berjaya Sports Toto)
Ernesto Tanmantiong, President and CEO, Jollibee Foods Corporation
(Best Under A Billion Company 2005, 2002)

21:20

Forbes Asia Best Under A Billion Awards Ceremony

Presented by:
Christopher Forbes, Vice Chairman, Forbes Media
Henry T. Sy, Jr., Vice Chairperson, SM Investments Corporation

Group photo with Award Recipients

22:00

End of Forum and Awards Ceremony

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SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

Christopher Forbes
Christopher Forbes
Vice Chairman, Forbes Media
Teresita Sy-Coson
Teresita Sy-Coson
Vice Chairperson, SM Investments Corporation
Tony Fernandes
Tony Fernandes
CEO, Capital A
Ernesto Tanmantiong
Ernesto Tanmantiong
President and CEO, Jollibee Foods Corporation
Henry T. Sy, Jr.
Henry T. Sy, Jr.
Vice Chairperson, SM Investments Corporation
Vincent Tan
Vincent Tan
Founder and Advisor, Berjaya Corporation Group of Companies
Tandean Rustandy
Tandean Rustandy
Founder and CEO, Arwana Citramulia
Cheah Cheng Hye
Cheah Cheng Hye
Co-Chairman and Co-CIO, Value Partners Group
Mohammad Asif Peer
Mohammad Asif Peer
Group CEO, Systems Limited
Rana Wehbe Watson
Rana Wehbe Watson
Special Projects Director, Forbes Asia
Justin Doebele
Justin Doebele
Editor and Vice President – Content, Forbes Asia
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SPONSORS

SPONSORS

SPONSORS

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS

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BEST UNDER A BILLION COMPANIES

BEST UNDER A BILLION COMPANIES

BEST UNDER A BILLION COMPANIES

2023 List

2023 List

2023 List

2022 List

2022 List

2022 List

2021 List

2021 List

2021 List

2023 List

2023 List

2023 List

2022 List

2022 List

2022 List

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2021 List

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GALLERY

GALLERY

GALLERY

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HIGHLIGHTS

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HIGHLIGHTS

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HIGHLIGHTS

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LOCATION

LOCATION

LOCATION

CONRAD MANILA


Seaside Boulevard corner Coral Way Mall of Asia Complex
Pasay City, 1300
Philippines

CONRAD MANILA


Seaside Boulevard corner Coral Way Mall of Asia Complex
Pasay City, 1300
Philippines

CONRAD MANILA


Seaside Boulevard corner Coral Way Mall of Asia Complex
Pasay City, 1300
Philippines

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CONTACT

CONTACT

CONTACT

General & Sponsorship Inquiries

Tina Wee
info@forbesasia.com.sg

General & Sponsorship Inquiries

Tina Wee
info@forbesasia.com.sg

General & Sponsorship Inquiries

Tina Wee
info@forbesasia.com.sg

Registration

Clarabelle Chaw

bub@forbesasia.com.sg

Registration

Clarabelle Chaw

bub@forbesasia.com.sg

Registration

Clarabelle Chaw

bub@forbesasia.com.sg

Speaking Opportunities

Janelle Kuah
speakers@forbesasia.com.sg

Speaking Opportunities

Janelle Kuah
speakers@forbesasia.com.sg

Speaking Opportunities

Janelle Kuah
speakers@forbesasia.com.sg