By: Marlon Jeffrey T. Tuy
Intern, Research and Development
Institute of Corporate Directors
On March 6, 2025, the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) had the honor of hosting a courtesy visit from the distinguished leaders of Willis Towers Watson (WTW). The meeting provided an invaluable opportunity for both organizations to engage in a productive exchange of ideas and explore potential areas of collaboration to advance corporate governance practices within the Philippines.
The WTW delegation, led by Mr. Roman Weidlich, International Leader for Work & Rewards, along with Mr. James Matti, Chairman of Health, Wealth & Career Philippines, Mr. Patrick Marquina, Head of Work & Rewards Philippine; Mr. Jet Soriano, Leader of Work & Rewards Philippines, and Mr. Lucien Cepeda, Associate Director of Work & Rewards, met with ICD’s leadership team, which included Ms. Catz Jalandoni, Executive Director; Ms. Lara Reyes, Head of the Governance, Research, and Advocacy Department (GRAD); Mr. Kenneth Lagera, R&D Assistant Manager, and Mr. Carlos del Rosario, Board Services Manager.
Throughout the meeting, both parties emphasized their shared commitment to fostering the country's corporate governance growth. WTW expressed its enthusiasm for the possibility of collaboration, particularly through the exchange of intellectual resources and talent, with a focus on creating projects that would deliver both strategic insights and financial value for organizations operating in the Philippines.
The discussion focused on areas where both ICD and WTW could collaborate, particularly in researching emerging trends within organizations, the future of work, and improving governance frameworks. Both parties recognized the value of combining their expertise to create meaningful insights and strategies for strengthening governance structures. Key topics like board diversity, succession planning, and climate change were identified as important areas for future research. Moving forward, both organizations expressed excitement about continuing their partnership and working together on future research initiatives.
This courtesy visit marked an important step toward further strengthening the relationship between ICD and WTW, and both organizations are committed to continuing their joint efforts to drive innovation and excellence in corporate governance.
ICD extends its sincere gratitude to the WTW team for their visit and looks forward to the continued success of their partnership in advancing corporate governance practices in the Philippines.
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