Manila, Philippines, November 7, 2025 — In a celebration of purpose, leadership, and people at the heart of transformation, Sun Life Global Solutions (SLGS) Philippines, the global capability center of insurance and asset management leader Sun Life, has entered the Circle of Excellence in three categories: Top Employer of the Year, Diversity Company of the Year, and Woman Leader of the Year at the 16th Asia CEO Awards 2025.
For the second consecutive year, SLGS has made it to the Circle of Excellence for its workplace culture and inclusive leadership, further cementing its reputation as a driving force shaping the future of work in the Philippines and beyond.
Reflecting on the distinction, Tarun Sareen, Managing Director of Sun Life Global Solutions shared, “We are honored to join the Circle of Excellence at Asia CEO Awards, recognizing our efforts towards fostering diversity, people-centricity and leadership. The inclusion in the top companies is a testament to our unwavering commitment to building a workplace where people thrive, feel valued, and are empowered to lead with Purpose. It is a celebration of the culture we have built together, our people and values that are reflected in every Client action and interaction, bringing out the best in us and driving us to excel in everything we do.”
Guided by its five-dimensional Wellness Framework covering Physical, Mental & Emotional, Social, Financial, and Meaning & Purpose, SLGS places care for its people at the heart of success. The company champions flexibility through its hybrid work model and inclusive office design, ensuring balance, connection, and accessibility.
Included in the Circle of Excellence for Diversity Company of the Year, SLGS continues to foster inclusion, empathy, and innovation. Its signature talent programs like iLEAD, Catalyst, and Sun Risers are further strengthening leadership and career development across all levels.
The success of SLGS is anchored in a leadership approach that values and prioritizes people, equity, and impact. Nathalie Bernardo, Vice President and Site Head, SLGS Philippines, who also joined the Circle of Excellence for Woman Leader of the Year, delved on the cultural fabric of SLGS that truly sets it apart.
Nath exemplifies the spirit of courage, collaboration, and care – values she has seamlessly woven into the fabric of SLGS Philippines since assuming leadership in 2023, transforming its culture and inspiring its people to lead with purpose.
“We have been able to break boundaries through collaboration, pursue lasting value with courage, and drive excellence with discipline and accountability. Through initiatives that broaden access to education, foster wellness, advance sustainability, and cultivate a sense of belonging, SLGS continues to strengthen individuals and drive collective progress within and beyond the workplace”, said Nath, adding that these industry distinctions serve as an inspiration to continue powering their resolve to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
As SLGS continues to expand its regional footprint, it remains unwavering in its pursuit of a best-in-class workplace, not merely by keeping pace with the future of work, but actively shaping it through innovation, belonging, and purpose-driven leadership. With its people as its greatest strength, SLGS stands as a beacon of what forward-thinking organizations can achieve when they lead with heart, courage, and vision.
