Aboitiz, the Philippines’ first techglomerate, continues to define what Great Transformation is, not just through innovation, but also through their people’s growth and well-being.
Through tailor-fit skills development workshops, monthly employee engagement programs, and open communication with its leaders, this initiative empowers beyond their business as they prioritize the progress of their members—the A-People.
Learning at Aboitiz is self-driven, synergistic, and holistic. It is a constant process of unlearning and relearning from oneself to the shared practices of others. These lessons stem from a variety of areas: leadership, functional expertise, and emotional intelligence—all working to complement business goals with their personal aspirations.
In order to achieve this, employees are encouraged to take ownership of their growth through self-paced learning platforms and immersive sessions like the Capability Building Sessions, where internal experts share insights and best practices. These programs are intentionally curated based on the learning needs of all teams across the company.
As an example, AEV is in a continuous process of capacity-building, specifically in AI adoption and data literacy across all its departments. This is supplemented by their learning programs such as the AEV Data Sprints and GenAI Prompt Engineering, honing them to be more data-driven in making smarter decisions, innovations, and value-adding work.
Beyond building technical excellence, Aboitiz also puts equal importance on taking care of its people. Through the #BetterUs initiative, A-People are supported across all five dimensions of well-being—purposeful, mental and emotional, physical, social, and financial.
Programs like the Psychological Safety Training for Leaders equip them with practical skills to listen actively, respond compassionately, and create safer environments for themselves and their teams. While the Group-wide Gallup Q12 survey measures engagement and sentiment, they view the essence of progress beyond the scores—they are found in the strengthened sense of community, alignment, and shared purpose among its people.
At Aboitiz, transformation begins with people—empowered, heard, and connected. That belief comes to life through #UpCloseWithSMA, a monthly space where Sabin M. Aboitiz engages with team members in candid conversations about purpose, leadership, and the future we build together.
The spirit of connection deepens through SuperDuper Con—the Group’s longest-running town hall launched in 2017 and known as SMA’s brainchild during his Pilmico leadership. Through this platform, employees are empowered to raise tough questions, exchange ideas, and strengthen cross-unit relationships.
The teams are connected as a techglomerate wherever they are, making authentic connections through the power of technology. These conversations give A-People a direct avenue to foster a culture rooted in transparency, connection, and continuous learning.
As Aboitiz continues to navigate change through the Great Transformation, so will the people advance in their ability to lead it.
