It’s a night of milestones and big wins for Cebuana Lhuillier.
Recognizing his visionary leadership and lifelong commitment to advancing financial inclusion,
resilience, and empowerment among Filipinos, Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of the PJ
Lhuillier Group of Companies, was hailed CEO of the Year – Grand Winner at the Asia CEO
Awards 2025.
Guided by Lhuillier’s visionary leadership, the PJ Lhuillier Group has grown into one of the
country’s most diversified and purpose-driven conglomerates, with a network of companies that
set the standard for innovation and accessibility in financial services and beyond. Under his
stewardship, Cebuana Lhuillier has become the nation’s largest and leading microfinance
provider; Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation (CLSC) connects Filipinos worldwide through
secure, real-time remittance solutions; Cebuana Lhuillier Bank (CLB) expands access to savings,
loans, and digital banking for MSMEs and underserved communities; Cebuana Lhuillier
Insurance Brokers (CLIB) leads in microinsurance, delivering affordable protection designed for
every Filipino’s needs; and Cebuana Lhuillier Financial Corporation (CLFC) provides accessible
loan products that empower growth and stability. Lhuillier’s leadership also extends to Cebuana
Lhuillier Jewelry Premium, Just Jewels, Gold Bar, and Re-Find, expanding access to investment
and wealth-building opportunities for Filipinos.
Beyond business, Lhuillier is a steadfast advocate for nation-building. Through the Cebuana
Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI), he champions initiatives centered on education, disaster
resilience, and community development, creating opportunities that uplift lives and strengthen
communities. His passion for sports as a platform for youth empowerment is equally evident in
his roles as President of the Unified Tennis Philippines (UTP) and President of the Amateur
Softball Association of the Philippines (ASAPHIL).
“For decades, we have worked to ensure that access to financial services is not a privilege, but a
right—providing solutions that meet people wherever they are in their financial journey,” said
Lhuillier. “This honor reflects the passion and dedication of the entire PJ Lhuillier team, whose
collective efforts continue to make inclusive growth a reality.”
Under his leadership, PJ Lhuillier also received multiple Circle of Excellence recognitions at the
Asia CEO Awards 2025—CSR Company of the Year, sponsored by Innodata; Diversity
Company of the Year, presented by PSG Global Solutions; and APEX Company of the Year,
presented by Microsourcing—honoring its excellence in community engagement, inclusive
workplace culture, and organizational performance.
Now in its 16th year, the Asia CEO Awards stands as the largest business awards program in the
Philippines and one of the most prestigious in Southeast Asia. The event honors leaders and
organizations shaping the country’s economic progress and positioning the Philippines as a
premier business hub in the region.
Through Lhuillier’s steadfast leadership, PJ Lhuillier continues to champion financial
empowerment—transforming lives, uplifting communities, and setting new benchmarks for
inclusive financial services in the Philippines.
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