Fortune Names Five Filipina CEOs Among Asia's Most Powerful Women 2025

Kim Posnett has risen to co-head of investment banking at Goldman Sachs, leveraging her experience leading the global technology, media & telecommunications group to navigate major deals like Twitter's sale to Elon Musk. In the Philippines, five women CEOs have been recognized by Fortune Magazine as among Asia's 100 Most Powerful Women, including Martha Sazon of Mynt/GCash, Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso of Megaworld, Margarita Dy of Ayala Land, Ana Maria Aboitiz Delgado of UnionBank, and Lynette V. Ortiz of Land Bank of the Philippines, all noted for their leadership in fintech, real estate, and banking growth. Martha Sazon leads GCash, a $5-billion finance app with over 94 million users, preparing for a record IPO, while other Filipino leaders have driven significant profit rises and digital innovation at their respective firms. Across Asia, Fortune highlights women executives in finance and technology sectors as the most powerful business leaders, with DBS CEO Tan Su Shan topping the list, navigating challenges like trade tensions and financial volatility. Other notable leaders include Grace Wang of Luxshare, Meng Wanzhou of Huawei, Bonnie Chan of HKEX, and Kathy Yang of Foxconn, all steering their companies through a dynamic economic environment shaped by AI advances and shifting trade dynamics. This diverse group of women exemplifies the growing influence and strategic leadership shaping Asia's business landscape in 2025.