PLDT and Smart’s FVP and Group Head for Corporate Communications Cathy Yang has been named winner of a Gold Stevie® Award, the highest recognition under the category, “Executive of the Year—Communication Technology" at the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence.

Dubbed as the “Olympics for technology,” the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of individuals, teams, and organizations shaping the future of technology across all industry sectors.

"Four months ago, I went on stage for the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards in Manila, receiving PLDT Group’s biggest haul of Stevie wins in the Philippine telco industry. Today, I bring to the global stage our brand of leadership—one that inspires and empowers, fostering a culture of innovation, driving meaningful change. Thank you to the judges for validating our work. Thank you to my team at PLDT and Smart for making it happen,” said Yang in her acceptance speech at the gala awards held on September 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.