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Teresita Sy-Coson
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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 himself.
Teresita Sy-Coson is the Vice Chairwoman of SM Investments Corporation (SMIC). This is one of the biggest companies in the Philippines. SMIC owns many different businesses, including stores, banks, and properties. 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.
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What She Does
Teresita Sy-Coson holds important roles in many companies. She helps lead BDO Unibank and the SM Group. These groups include many different businesses.
Her Role at SM Group
She is an important advisor for SM Prime Holdings, Inc.. This company manages many shopping malls and other properties. She helps guide their big decisions.
Helping Businesses in Asia
She is also part of a special group called the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC). This group was started in 2003. Its goal is to help businesses in Southeast Asia work together. They want to make the economy stronger in the region.
Awards and Recognition
Teresita Sy-Coson has received many awards for her leadership. These awards recognize her work in banking and retail.
Top Awards She Received
- She won "Asia's Best CEO" and "Asian Corporate Director of the Year" from Corporate Governance Asia.
- In 2012, she was named "Best Retail Banker of the Year" by The Asian Banker.
- Fortune magazine listed her among the "50 Most Powerful Women in the World" from 2001 to 2010.
- Forbes Asia also included her in their list of "50 Power Business Women."
- In 2014, she received the President's Award from the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA).
Her Family Life
Teresita Sy-Coson was married to Louis Coson, a businessman from the Philippines. He passed away in 2003.
