MAGNA Prime President and CEO Derrick Tan was recognized as one of the top innovators at the Mansmith Innovation Awards 2024 at RCBC Plaza on Oct. 4, 2024.
The Mansmith Innovation Awards, an advocacy project of Mansmith and Fielders Inc., celebrates Filipino innovators whose groundbreaking work delivers new value and demonstrates commercial viability.
Tan’s acceptance speech resonated with the audience, emphasizing the importance of creating a meaningful legacy through innovation.
“When it’s time to look [back] on what we have accomplished, hopefully, we have created our masterpiece. A thriving community, a better country, and happy faces that we’ve helped along the way — this is your life’s masterpiece,” Tan said.
His innovative contributions, including Smartbond Flex and Kryocrete, continue revolutionizing sustainable construction solutions, solidifying Magna Prime’s position as an industry leader. These advancements are shaping the future of construction and contributing to a more sustainable and prosperous future.
Author and Mansmith and Fielders Chairman and Chief Innovation Strategist Josiah Go delivered a keynote address on innovation during the launch of UnionBank’s Negosyante App. The talk delved into decoding the processes and practices employed, among others, by Mansmith Innovation Awards winners.