First Filipino: Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala II

10.31.2007

Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala II

1st Filipino to receive the Harvard Business School Alumni Achievement Award (2007)

QUOTE
"Today, in all continents of the world, Filipino workers constitute a major cog of the new global economy. They are highly prized not only for their industry and dedication, but also for their skills and proficiency."

ALIAS
"JAZA"

DATE OF BIRTH
1959

FATHER: Jaime Zobel de Ayala
MOTHER: Beatriz Miranda

WIFE: Elizabeth Eder
JAZA and Elizabeth have four children.

USEFUL LINKS

Biography - Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala II
Filipino Businessman Wins HBS Award
Zobel gets highest alumni award from Harvard
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala II’s speech on Faith in the Philippines

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