PwC Philippines successfully conducted the first NextGen Club event for 2021

First of all, we would like to thank the NextGen panelists for their views and knowledge during these challenging times, and their thoughts and plans, post-pandemic: Jason Gaisano, Partner, Core Capital; Raymond Rufino, Chief Executive Officer, NEO Office PH; and Vanessa Tanco, President/CEO, iACADEMY.

On 3 February, Mary Jade T. Roxas-Divinagracia, Deals and Corporate Finance Managing Partner, PwC Philippines opened the NextGen Club series, which will have exciting topics for the rest of the year.

Wilson Wy Chow, Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Leader, PwC and Partner, PwC Mainland China and Hong Kong set the tone for the event on the "new normal" during and after COVID-19, and the key strategic priorities to consider.

PwC Philippines Chairman and Senior Partner Alex Cabrera started the panel discussion on innovations in the NextGens' businesses during the pandemic. He led the lively and informative conversation that touched on various areas, including leadership, the power to change, and cross-generational experiences.

The spirited discussion continued as two NextGen members of the audience, Harly Geraldine Pow of H.S. POW Construction and Development Corporation and Ana Beatrice Trinidad of CCA Manila, posed thought-provoking questions to the panelists.

Jan Michael Reyes, PwC Philippines Assurance Partner and Family Business Leader, gave a comprehensive and insightful recap of the discussion. He also presented the firm’s token of appreciation to the three panelists: PwC’s book "Ten Years to Midnight: Four urgent global crises and their strategic solutions" by PwC’s Global Leader for Strategy and Leadership, Blair Sheppard.

Watch out for the next event of the NextGen Club series. We invite NextGen leaders to join the club and get ideas, inspiration, and an opportunity to foster connections. Reach out to us by emailing ph_markets@pwc.com.