Teresita Sy-Coson facts for kids
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Teresita Sy-Coson 施蒂絲
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Teresita Sy-Coson (2012)
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Teresita Tan Sy
October 1950 (age 74) Plaridel, Bulacan, Philippines
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| Alma mater | Immaculate Conception Academy–Greenhills Assumption College San Lorenzo |
| Occupation | Vice Chairperson - SM Investments Corporation Chairwoman - BDO Unibank |
| Years active | 1977 |
| Spouse(s) | Louis Coson (d. 2003) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Henry Sy (d. 2019) |
Teresita Tan Sy-Coson, born in October 1950, is a very successful businesswoman from the Philippines. She is the daughter of Henry Sy, who was a famous businessman.
Teresita is the Vice Chairperson of SM Investments Corporation (SMIC). This is one of the biggest companies in the Philippines. It owns many businesses like stores, banks, and real estate. She is also the Chairwoman of BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO). BDO is the largest bank in the Philippines. In 2020, Forbes magazine listed her as one of the 50 richest people in the Philippines.
Her Important Work
Besides her main roles, Teresita Sy-Coson also helps lead many other companies. These companies are part of BDO Bank and the SM Group. For example, she works with BDO Private Bank and BDO Leasing.
She also advises the board of SM Prime Holdings, Inc.. This company manages many shopping malls. Teresita is also part of the Philippine team for the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC). This group helps countries in Southeast Asia work together better in business.
Awards and Honors
Teresita Sy-Coson has received many awards for her great leadership. These awards recognize her work in banking and retail.
Some of her awards include:
- Asia's Best CEO award from Corporate Governance Asia.
- Asian Corporate Director of the Year award, also from Corporate Governance Asia.
- Named 2012's Best Retail Banker of the Year by The Asian Banker.
- Listed in Fortune magazine's 50 Most Powerful Women in the World. She was on this list from 2001 to 2010.
- Included in Forbes Asia's list of the 50 Power Business Women.
- Received the President's Award from the Philippine Retailers Association in 2014.
Her Family Life
Teresita Sy-Coson was married to Louis Coson. He was also a businessman. Louis passed away in 2003.
