Two leaders from the Globe Group’s tech companies have made it to Tatler Asia's prestigious 2023 Gen.T List.
Stephanie Kubota, President and CEO of RUSH Technologies, and Chelsea Elizabeth Samson, Chief Business and Medical Affairs Officer of KonsultaMD, were recognized for their exceptional leadership and contributions to their respective industries.
Stephanie Kubota, President and CEO of RUSH Technologies |
The luxury media brand’s annual Gen.T List celebrates 300 trailblazing entrepreneurs, creatives, and young leaders from eight key Tatler Asia Markets- Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, and China- who are making remarkable strides in shaping Asia's future. The selection represents 20 diverse categories, from healthcare and sustainability to technology and entrepreneurship.
Kubota heads RUSH Technologies, a forward-thinking company committed to providing comprehensive and accessible eCommerce and marketing technology solutions that drive business growth and support customer retention within organizations.
"This honor is a testament to RUSH’s mission to democratize digitalization for Filipino SMEs. We remain committed to empowering business owners with innovative, low-risk solutions that keep costs predictable, and making scaling all the more sustainable,” she said.
Samson, on the other hand, is one of the pillars of KonsultaMD, a pioneering telehealth platform that offers reliable and affordable consultations with licensed medical practitioners, medicine delivery, and at-home medical services such as lab tests, nursing care, and vaccinations in one app.
"It's truly humbling to be included in Tatler's Gen.T List," Samson said. "At KonsultaMD, our vision is to redefine healthcare accessibility in the Philippines. This recognition fuels our commitment to further innovate and make healthcare services more patient-centric and available to all."
Globe Group President and CEO Ernest Cu cited how the inclusion of Kubota and Samson in the prestigious list shows the caliber of the company’s young leaders who are now in the forefront of advancing innovation in their respective fields.
Chelsea Elizabeth Samson, Chief Business and Medical Affairs Officer of KonsultaMD |
"Both Stephanie and Chelsea embody our commitment to digital innovation and service to Filipinos. We're incredibly proud that they are being acknowledged for their leadership and contributions to their respective industries,” said Cu.
With the backing of Globe and Ayala, the Globe Group's startup incubator, 917Ventures accelerates the growth of ventures such as RUSH and KonsultaMD. By harnessing the power of Globe's extensive asset base, 917Ventures continues to create indelible value in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region.
Visit RUSH and KonsultaMD to know more about their products and services. For more information about Globe, go to www.globe.com.ph.
ABOUT GLOBE
Globe is a leading full-service telecommunications company in the Philippines and publicly listed in the PSE with the stock symbol GLO. The company serves the telecommunications and technology needs of consumers and businesses across an entire suite of products and services including mobile, fixed, broadband, data connectivity, internet and managed services. It has major interests in financial technology, digital marketing solutions, venture capital funding for startups, and virtual healthcare. In 2019, Globe became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, committing to implement universal sustainability principles. Its principals are Ayala Corporation and Singtel, acknowledged industry leaders in the country and in the region.
ABOUT RUSH
RUSH is the leading eCommerce and Loyalty solutions provider of businesses in the Philippines. Now proudly serving over 1,000 brands across the retail, services, and F&B industries, RUSH empowers businesses of all sizes with the right tools and ready-made solutions to bring their businesses online and meet their customers at every stage of the buying journey.
RUSH is a portfolio company under Globe’s corporate venture builder, 917Ventures.
ABOUT KonsultaMD
KonsultaMD is a 917Ventures portfolio company and the largest telehealth company in the Philippines. KonsultaMD seeks to democratize healthcare in the country by providing end-to-end reliable telehealth services, including 24/7 access to doctors, complete with medical certificates, same-day pharmacy delivery, at-home diagnostics, and nursing care for newborns and the elderly. KonsultaMD doesn’t stop with just physical health; the brand also advocates for mental health consultations in the country, consistently leading efforts to destigmatize it among Filipinos