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ZMG Ward Howell at the ASEAN-EU Business Summit 2026

ZMG Ward Howell at the ASEAN-EU Business Summit 2026

Overview

  • ZMG Ward Howell has been named a Brand Partner of the 12th ASEAN-EU Business Summit 2026, held on 22 September 2026 at the Conrad Manila.
  • The Summit’s 2026 agenda covers green energy transition, inclusive finance, AI and digital transformation, and health and nutrition — the same four sectors in which ZMG Ward Howell has an active executive search practice.
  • Founded in 1979, ZMG Ward Howell is the Philippines’ premier executive search and human capital consulting firm, operating across the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

ZMG Ward Howell has been named a Brand Partner of the ASEAN-EU Business Summit 2026, joining a select group of organizations shaping one of the region’s most anticipated economic gatherings.

Now in its 12th edition, the Summit will be held on 22 September 2026 at the Conrad Manila, alongside the ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting under the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship.

It is jointly organized by the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), and is an official ASEAN 2026 side event endorsed by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). More than 200 senior representatives from government, business, development institutions, and civil society across ASEAN and Europe are expected to attend.

A Platform for ASEAN–EU Cooperation

industry leaders participating in discussion

The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is the EU-ABC’s annual flagship forum for high-level dialogue on trade and investment between Southeast Asia and Europe. This year’s edition is anchored on the Prosperity Corridors pillar of the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chair theme, organized around four sectors: green energy transition, inclusive finance, AI and digital transformation, and health and nutrition.

HSBC serves as title partner for the 2026 Summit, alongside supporting partners Prudential, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, FrieslandCampina, and Swift.

ZMG Ward Howell: Four Decades of Leadership Solutions

Founded in 1979, ZMG Ward Howell has over 45 years of experience as the Philippines’ premier executive search and human capital consulting firm. Its practice covers C-suite and board-level search, research and talent intelligence through its ZMG-RTI practice, and talent management and HR advisory across energy and infrastructure, financial services, technology, and healthcare and consumer goods.

The firm operates across the Philippines and broader Southeast Asia through the Ward Howell International affiliate network, serving both local conglomerates and multinational organizations.

Talent at the Heart of the Summit’s Four Themes

ZMG Ward Howell’s executive search practice spans each of the Summit’s four strategic themes.

Green Energy Transition

Energy, infrastructure, and industrial clients have turned to ZMG for senior leadership search in support of renewables and sustainability programs.

Inclusive Finance

ZMG has placed C-suite and senior executives with banks, fintechs, and financial institutions across the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

AI and Digital Transformation

Organizations across sectors have engaged ZMG to place executives leading AI adoption and digital operating model programs.

Health and Nutrition

ZMG’s senior leadership placements span healthcare, pharmaceutical, and FMCG organizations throughout the Philippines and the wider region.

From Prosperity Corridors to Talent Corridors

business professionals engaging in a leadership and industry discussion

ZMG Ward Howell operates across the Philippines and broader Southeast Asia through its Ward Howell International affiliate network, with experience serving both local conglomerates and multinational organizations.
As a Brand Partner, the firm joins a cross-sector ecosystem that includes HSBC as title partner, alongside Prudential, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, FrieslandCampina, Swift, BowerGroupAsia, Control Union, and Nestlé.

Key Takeaway

ZMG Ward Howell’s participation in the ASEAN-EU Business Summit 2026 reflects its continued commitment to building the leadership pipelines organizations will need as regional investments, emerging industries, and the Prosperity Corridors agenda continue to evolve.

Connect with ZMG Ward Howell for insights on executive hiring and talent strategy, and register for the ASEAN-EU Business Summit 2026 here.