Dr. Alfredo Pascual as a Visionary and Pillar of Dedicated Leadership

As Dr. Alfredo Pascual steps down from his role as Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on August 1, we extend our deepest gratitude for his outstanding leadership and patriotism. Like his impressive performance as President of the University of the Philippines, Dr. Pascual's tenure at the DTI has been shaped with his vision to improve the country’s competitiveness level and by major initiatives to raise the level of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). His focus on key industry sectors has raised much needed investments and generated more jobs for our country.

The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) has the good fortune of having Dr. Pascual as one of its illustrious Fellows. After leaving UP, he led the Institute as President and CEO from 2018 to 2019 and then as Trustee from 2019 to 2021. Under his able guidance as CEO, ICD strengthened its advocacy for inclusive and sustainable change by enhancing learning programs, introducing new membership categories, and successfully launching the Golden Arrow Recognition Awards which honored top-performing Philippine companies.

On behalf of the Institute of Corporate Directors, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Fred Pascual for steadfastly championing good corporate governance and his selfless dedication to uplift the quality of life of the Filipino people. His contributions have left a mark not only in UP, DTI and ICD but in all his engagements, setting the foundation for future growth and success. We wish him more time for himself and with his family and look forward to collaborating with him as he returns to the private sector.

Your ICD Family is always proud of you. Maraming Salamat po, Dr. Fred Pascual.