Jean Henri Lhuillier Honored with Multiple Stevie® Awards, driving Cebuana Lhuillier’s International Recognition
Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier, has been recognized as one of the most influential leaders in financial services today, receiving five major honors at the prestigious Stevie® International Business Awards. His recognitions, together with Cebuana Lhuillier’s 15 campaign and project awards, highlight his transformative role in reshaping inclusive finance in the Philippines.
Lhuillier personally received:
- Gold Stevie® Award for Executive of the Year in Financial Services
- Gold Stevie® Award for Lifetime Achievement in Consumer Services Industries
- Silver Stevie® Award for Innovator of the Year
- Silver Stevie® Award for Maverick of the Year
- Silver Stevie® Award for Social Impact Leader of the Year
“These recognitions affirm that leadership is not just about growing a business, but about creating meaningful impact,” said Lhuillier. “My vision has always been to empower Filipinos at every stage of their financial journey—whether it’s their first savings account, their first business, or their first investment. That remains our mission today.”
Cebuana Lhuillier’s Wins: Extending His Vision of Inclusive Finance
Beyond his personal distinctions, Cebuana Lhuillier earned 15 additional awards for groundbreaking campaigns and initiatives that reflect Lhuillier’s vision of bringing financial empowerment to every Filipino.
Among the most notable:
- Company of the Year (Gold – Diversified Services – Large, Gold – Conglomerates – Large, Bronze – Financial Services – Large)
- Money Guro, his financial education video series (Gold – Social Media Focused Campaign, Silver – Content Marketing Campaign)
- KaNegosyo Center (KNC) for MSME empowerment (Gold – Financial Services, Bronze – Public-Private Partnership, Gold – B2B Marketing Campaign)
- Cebuana News Ngayon employee newsletter (Gold – Best House Organ – For Employees)
- Pasasalamat campaign (Silver – Customer Engagement Event)
- Iponventure youth savings program (Bronze – CSR Program of the Year)
- CebuanaLhuillier Gold initiative (Bronze – New Product/Service Launch)
- BuwisBuhay insurance campaign (Bronze – Viral Marketing Campaign, Bronze – Small-Budget Marketing Campaign)
Cementing a Legacy of Purpose-Driven Leadership
With these honors, Jean Henri Lhuillier has further reinforced his stature as a visionary leader who champions innovation, financial inclusion, and community empowerment. His five personal Stevie® Awards, coupled with Cebuana Lhuillier’s global recognition, underscore a legacy of breaking barriers, expanding financial access, and empowering millions of Filipinos nationwide.