The Jollibee Group was named Top Female-Friendly Company by Forbes, making it the only Philippine-based company on the list.
According to Forbes, women make up 52 percent of Jollibee Foods Corp.’s leadership team, with major roles in the company’s global marketplaces.
General management, legal services, business technology, research and development, quality management, marketing, and Jollibee international services are just a few of the jobs that span regional and global activities.
Ernesto Tanmantiong, President and CEO of Jollibee Group, said the company has a committed People Agenda in its business plan, which is characterized by a people-focused culture that gives everyone equal chances.
This is our commitment not only as a female-friendly company, but also as a world-class employer that takes good care of its people,
Ernesto Tanmantiong, President and CEO of Jollibee Group
JFC’s women leaders include Maribeth Dela Cruz, president for Jollibee, Chowking, and Red Ribbon in North America. She was named as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in the US Foodservice Industry in 2020.
JFC has a culture that allows us to demonstrate our technical capabilities and lead transformational changes. I was empowered to drive the growth and maturity of the company in food safety, quality assurance and customer experience management,
Maribeth Dela Cruz, president for Jollibee, Chowking, and Red Ribbon in North America
Meanwhile, Valerie Amante, vice president and head of Global General Counsel and Ethics, said that women executives flourish and excel in the organization since they are not recognized as “women leaders,” but as leaders.
I am also a person with disability. Just like gender, this has never been a point of discussion. It is always about merit,
Valerie Amante, Vice President and Head of Global General Counsel and Ethics
JFC also understands the need of safeguarding the family and its members, particularly women and children, from violence and other risks to their safety and security.
