ACMobility: Only a year rebranded, but already multi-awarded

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In its first full year of transformation since launching on March 1, 2024, ACMobility is already being recognized on both local and global stages for reshaping the future of mobility.

In 2025 alone, the company has achieved an impressive series of milestones. At the HR Excellence Awards held in Manila last August, ACMobility was honored with the excellence in business transformation award, while its CEO, Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, was named Most People-Focused CEO, a testament to the company’s human-centered approach to transformation. On the global stage, ACMobility was awarded bronze for best transformation strategy at the Stevie Awards for Great Employers in New York this September, joining leading organizations from around the world.

Shown, from left: ACMobility learning and talent management head Mark Relova; business partner Telene Hirang; ACMobility organization development and total rewards head Yeng Salatamos-Udtohan; HREA judge and presenter Mary Margaret Tan; Nava; ACMobility’s culture and employee experience head Jowee Jael-De Leon, employee shared services head Cecile Hernandez, and organization development and performance management head Trisha Ramos; and business partner Pete Suba

Last March, the Employees’ Compensation Commission commended ACMobility for its Return-to-Work Assistance Program supporting persons with work-related disabilities (PWRDs), underscoring the company’s commitment to inclusivity and care.

“These recognitions affirm that transformation begins with people. By building a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and growth, we empower every ACMobilizer to bring their best selves to work and to our customers. This is what makes our movement real and what will carry us forward as we shape a sustainable mobility ecosystem,” said ACMobility chief people officer Ariane Nava.

As the company looks ahead, leadership emphasizes that these recognitions are only the beginning of a broader journey.

“Being recognized in our first full year of transformation reflects the dedication of our people and our commitment to redefining mobility and reshaping the experience. At ACMobility, transformation is not just about business, it’s about empowering people, creating sustainable solutions, and leading the way for the industry,” said Zobel de Ayala.

Since its rebrand, ACMobility has made bold strides in both its business and people agenda. Organizational growth was evident as headcount rose from 1,370 in 2023 to over 1,600 by mid-2025, with a target of surpassing 1,700 by year-end, driven largely by the expansion of the BYD brand and the Mobility Infrastructure Group. Most notably, ACMobility became the first automotive company in the Philippines to be certified as a top employer for 2025, affirming the global competitiveness and sustainability of its people-first strategy.