Governance at Ayala

“Governance has always been a hallmark of Ayala. It is imperative that we continue to improve our internal systems and processes towards upholding and protecting the rights of all our shareholders, from our customers to our investors. This commitment is shared at all levels across the group. I am pleased to note that our efforts continue to go beyond mere compliance, as we actively seek ways to strengthen the governance culture within the group.”
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala
2017 ACGRM Summit
August 11, 2017

“Our approach to transparency has dramatically shifted from mere compliance to a strategic mechanism to drive long-term value and growth. We believe that transparency goes beyond regulatory requirements and should take investor needs as the foundation.”
Fernando Zobel de Ayala
Sharephil Summit 2017
August 31, 2017

Governance that ensures a sustainable enterprise

Ayala adheres to the principles of good governance, including transparency, integrity, accountability, and fairness. We believe that effective corporate governance is essential to the achievement of our strategic goals. The basic elements of Ayala’s corporate governance system include a combination of internal and external mechanisms such as the structure of the board of directors and our committees, oversight of management, and sound policies and controls.

Setting up proper controls, including conforming to regulatory requirements and international standards, is critical to ensuring a sustainable enterprise in the long-term. Our systems and procedures are continuously reviewed, refined, and updated to ensure their effectiveness and adaptability to the changing needs of the markets we participate in. Ayala fully complies with the Code of Corporate Governance set forth by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

As a manifestation of Ayala’s effort to imbibe good corporate governance practices, we have been consistently recognized by various awards, polls, and publications in the Philippines and in the region.

We continue to set high standards for ourselves by reinforcing a governance culture with a solid set of core values at all levels across the company. Good governance creates a strong foundation for our operations and key relationships, and allows us to create shared value for our stakeholders and the communities we serve.