Search for 2009 CFO underway

MANILA, Philippines - The search for the outstanding chief financial officer for 2009 is ongoing. As the top finance person of the year, the chosen CFO 2009 will carry the reputation of being the primus inter pares or the first among equals.

The principal selection criteria are based on values of integrity, leadership, effective stewardship and specific instances of wealth creation in finance, and financial services that are worthy of recognition by peers.

The award ceremony is scheduled on Nov. 25. The search is under the auspices of Financial Executives Institute of the Phil. (Finex) and ING Bank, Manila.

The Search for the CFO of the Year started in 2007, with Delfin Gonzales Jr. as its first awardee. Sherisa Nuesa of Manila Water Co. was the winner the following year.