2026 JUDGE'S PROFILE
Blessy Townes
Vice President & Head of Digital Marketing and Branding
Discovery Hospitality
Blessy Townes is a multi-awarded leader in digital marketing and hospitality, recognised across the Asia-Pacific region, with speaking engagements in the USA and at global industry summits. She is widely recognised for driving innovative digital strategies and delivering strong commercial results in the hospitality sector. Her industry contributions include serving on advisory and judging panels across the region, contributing to regional travel and digital benchmarking initiatives, and sharing thought leadership on marketing and digital transformation. Blessy holds a Master’s degree in Advertising from the University of Santo Tomas and was also invited as a Professor for a Day at Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management.
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Therese Ezra Castrojas-Galang
Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communication
Airspeed

Sherina May Zamora-Cabajar
Head of Corporate Marketing & Communications
Concepcion Industrial Corporation

Lala B. Vera-Lauro
Head of Marketing
Crown Asia Chemicals Corporation (CROWN Pipes)

Blessy Townes
Vice President & Head of Digital Marketing and Branding
Discovery Hospitality

Danielle Eleazar
Head of Brand Marketing
Goldilocks Bakeshop

Georgette Barrera-Jalasco
Head of Marketing
Inchcape Philippines

Bea Madrid
Head of Marketing
MAP Active Philippines

Aries John Pineda
Head of Consumer Growth
METROBANK (Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company)

Maria Carmela “Mea” Gabunada
VP - Head, Consumer Marketplace Insights and Analytics
Nestlé Philippines

Rachel Enciso-Supremo
Marketing Head (FMCG)
Philusa Corporation

Jun Guevara
Head of Marketing
Samsung Philippines

Franchette Cardona
Chief Marketing Officer
Singlife Philippines

Bel Laureola
Head of Marketing (Emerging Brands)
Viva International Food and Restaurants