Grace Tolentino
Chairman of the Board, Boracay Beach Inc.
President, Akamai Holdings Inc.
In modern day entrepreneurship ecosystem, Grace Tolentino is widely recognized from her progressiveness and result oriented approach in leading multiple organizations, she is the Chairman of the Board of Boracay Beach Inc. (BBI), a multi-awarded lifestyle brand that started as a driving force of finance to Boracay and enormously contributed in positioning investments for wealth creation and uplifting the Philippines economy over the years. Boracay Beach methodology and its customer centric approach business model enhancement is refocusing milestone for ease of finance, ease of doing business and ease of living which is poised for an inevitable growth by continued implementation of same discipline, brand presence and directives throughout the region together with its international associates. The Brand, Boracay Beach has become the nations gate to attracting investments and landing of transactions from the global marketplace. Under her leadership, the business has led to a more robust stage and its service excellence rose demand with substantial international interest of high quality investors; BBI has built solid partnerships and quality associations that produced continuity of achievements and productivity to its initiatives. Grace currently serves as President of Akamai Holdings Inc., a multinational company and have business interests in real estate developments and with group combined experience over 35 years of expertise in the industry. Known as a visionary leader with an eagle's eye to opportunities, Grace sits on Board of various strategic investments on entire real estate spectrum. The organizations long term strategy complements in investing to a robust asset classes in its key pillars: acquiring, managing and developing real estate projects and will continue to evolve aligned with the overall growth plan in major territories, private islands and unchartered horizon throughout the country.
Born with a charismatic business acumen and developing character in the heart of the organization, Grace advocates for a better financial future to alleviate poverty by transforming mind, skills and results. She firmly believes by creating a methodology in finance and educating the market, an individual can truly fulfill its potential and take part in nation building which is exactly what she is walking through on her entrepreneurial journey. The thirst for knowledge, continued learning and passionate drive in finance ecosystem has been recognized by multiple government bodies where she is appointed as Senator for Philippines by World Business Angels Investment Forum, the World’s largest equity forum and a partner of G20 Global Financial Inclusion. Grace travel path has been with investors and clients throughout the years and has gained a robust capability to encourage and understand the changing needs of the market where she has close coordination and developed quality relationships. She is hailed by intergovernmental organizations where she holds prestigious position committed for sustainable developments and uplifting the global economy. Today, Grace is the Captain and Sr. Inspector, Youth Development Affairs, Council of Europe and US Federal Police Chaplaincy; she is a leading authority as Peace Mediator and Chancellor of International Special Court Arbitration and Human Rights.
Grace is a certified alumnus of Harvard Business School mastering Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economy, holds a degree in Tourism Business Management and a certified continued learning in Investment and Finance from World Bank Group.
In 2015, Investment Excellence awarded her as Smart Entrepreneur in Real Estate sector and Sustainable Tourism awards listed her in World Tourism Leadership based on Filipino’s recognized international talents and leading performer in the region. In 2016, World Investor Business Week named her to its list of the Philippines Council's 100 Investment Innovator in Asia under 40. She was also in top list in Asia’s Investment Summit 2017 list of the Leading Woman Entrepreneur Transforming Real Estate Industry; and the Global Investor Group awarded her the title of Asia’s Influential Filipino Entrepreneur.
In 2019, Smart Entrepreneur Magazine’s lists her as Philippines Innovator based on finance contribution and market leading performance in private listed companies.
In 2020, World Class Philippine Council awarded Grace as Global Filipino Entrepreneur of the Year. In same year, she received recognition from Inter-Governmental Organizations for dedication in Public Services and Developments implementing SDG’s goals in the Philippines. Grace received world accolades, take part in global forums and international magazine from Forbes Women, WBAF, Smart Entrepreneur, Lady Boss Asia, Shenzyn, Tampadispatch and World Class Council. A sought after entrepreneur and is a forefront of change to innovate a better interconnected world, Grace vision remains simple: to make finance a lifestyle.