Teresita “Tessie” Sy-Coson
Ms. Teresita Sy-Coson is Vice Chairperson of SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), one of the Philippines’ leading investment holding companies, with interests in retail, banking and property, as well as businesses positioned to capture growth opportunities in the Philippine economy.
She is Chairperson of BDO Unibank, the Philippines’ leading bank by total assets, loans, deposits, capital and trust funds under management. BDO provides a broad range of financial services, including digital banking and payment solutions that enhance customer access and convenience.
She also serves as Adviser to the Board of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, with businesses spanning malls, residential developments, commercial properties, and leisure and tourism.
As Vice Chairperson of SM Foundation, Inc., Ms. Sy-Coson supports social investments in education, healthcare, livelihood and shelter, alongside initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and improve the quality of life of underserved Filipino communities.
From 2011 to 2019, she served as a Philippine representative to the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), contributing to regional business engagement and dialogue.
Through her leadership across banking, retail, property and social development, Ms. Sy-Coson brings a broad business perspective to the opportunities and challenges of advancing inclusive growth in the Philippines and across ASEAN.
