A Driving Force in Growth: CEO Awards Honoree Herbert Consunji

For his leadership across business sectors, The Business Manual honors Herbert Consunji, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of DMCI Holdings.
Herbert M. Consunji is a business leader who has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of DMCI Holdings, one of the Philippines’ leading conglomerates. As the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of DMCI Holdings, Consunji has been instrumental in driving the company’s financial strategy and long-term sustainability, solidifying its position as a key player in construction, real estate, mining, and energy. For his dedicated leadership, The Business Manual recognizes Herbert Consunji in its CEO Awards 2025.

Financial Leadership Across Multiple Sectors
Consunji’s strong educational foundation laid the groundwork for his distinguished career. He earned his degree in Business Administration and Accountancy from De La Salle University, one of the country’s premier academic institutions. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Consunji further honed his expertise through advanced training and professional development, equipping him with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of financial management and corporate governance.
Under Consunji’s financial leadership, DMCI Holdings has achieved sustained profitability and expanded its operations across multiple sectors. He has been a driving force behind the company’s diversified growth strategy, overseeing initiatives that have enhanced its financial health and operational performance. His strategic insights have ensured that DMCI Holdings remains resilient and competitive in the evolving business landscape.
Beyond his roles in DMCI Holdings, Consunji is the new President and CEO of CEMEX Holdings, a leading cement manufacturer. Here, he is taking on a new challenge of streamlining operations and synergizing CEMEX with DMCI’s other businesses.

Awards and Accolades
In recognition of his exceptional leadership and financial stewardship, Consunji was honored as Asia’s Best CFO at the 13th and 14th Asian Excellence Awards in 2023 and 2024, hosted by Corporate Governance Asia in Hong Kong. This accolade reflects his commitment to excellence in financial management and his significant contributions to DMCI Holdings’ success.
Herbert M. Consunji’s career exemplifies the transformative impact of visionary leadership, financial expertise, and a commitment to sustainable development. Through his work at DMCI Holdings, he continues to shape industries, empower communities, and contribute to the economic growth of the Philippines.

The Business Manual CEO Awards 2025: Honoring Industry Disruptors
The Business Manual is proud to hold its second CEO Awards with the theme “Honoring Industry Disruptors.” This year’s The CEO Awards honors visionary leaders like Herbert Consunji who are reshaping business landscapes, pushing boundaries, challenging the norm, and setting new standards of success.
Criteria for Excellence
This year’s awardees have been selected from a pool of nominations that include business leaders from both startups and industry giants. Each nomination has been carefully assessed in order to determine if the nominee exhibits the following qualifications in order to be considered for the award:
Innovation, Adaptability, and Disruptive Leadership
- Measures the CEO’s ability to drive innovation, adapt to market changes, and lead the company like industry disruptors who challenge norms and leave a lasting impact.
Effective Management and Strategic Governance
- Assesses the candidate’s business achievements. This includes how the CEO steers the company toward revenue growth and how he or she scales the business (both locally and internationally).
Brand Influence and Recognition in their Industry
- Considers how the CEO has built the credibility and reputation of the company. It gauges how known and recognizable the company is and whether it has attained brand awareness within a wide range of audiences.
Personal Image and Credibility
- Evaluates the CEO’s reputation and how well he or she is perceived by business partners, employees, stakeholders, and consumers. This also includes how he or she applies ethics as a leader, as well as how his or her image contributes to both brand and company representation.
Contribution to Society
- Determines how a CEO has effectively led his or her company and its overall contribution—not just to its respective industry, but to society as a whole. This includes how he or she has implemented corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs or social causes, attained local and/or international recognition, partnered with government initiatives, or exerted efforts for the country.
For this year, The Business Manual’s esteemed panel of judges include:
- Eric Pike Caeg (International Council for Small Business)
- Jay Fajardo (Ideaspace Ventures)
- Mina Akram (Go Negosyo)
- Rhoda Castro-Caliwara (Women Business Council)
- Ronn Astillas (Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce)
- Consul Sergio Ortiz Luis (Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
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