TEAM. The Ateneo team composed of Annicka Koteh, Lucia Lorenzo, Isa Villanueva, and Javi Macasaet bag the 1st runner-up prize at the HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition. Photo from Grupo Agatep Inc.The Ateneo de Manila University recently made history as the first Philippine university to be named first runner-up at the prestigious HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition.
“To Ateneo, this journey was memorable as it was precious. We have spent more than eight years trying to break into the winners’ circle,” Johnny Filart, senior coach of the Ateneo team said. “Whether face-to-face or online, Ateneo will always step up to the challenge. With this win, we'll likely develop new frontiers within which to continue developing strong business leaders for the future!”
In this year’s iteration, Ateneo faced 20 of the most respected academic institutions in Asia Pacific including Australia’s University of Sydney, Japan’s Tohoku University, and New Zealand’s University of Auckland.