Focus Global, Inc. (FGI) recently marked a significant milestone, celebrating 35 years as a leading force in Consumer Goods and Home Furnishings in the country.
Below, from left to right : Dennis Tan (Sealy Head of Regional Sales and Hospitality for Southeast Asia), Maite Uy (Business Development Manager for Philips Personal Care), Jin Long Seah (Dornbracht Regional Sales Manager for Southeast Asia), Andrea Mariani (Technogym Area Manager for Asia Pacific), Ricky Schulze (Technogym Regional Key Accounts Manager for Asia Pacific), Frauke Nitz (Miele Export Development Manager), Moloy Jani (KitchenAid Commercial Director for Asia), Soner Omac (Asia Pacific Managing Director for KitchenAid)
The occasion, held at Marquis Events Place, was more than a recognition of over three decades of growth; it was a tribute to people—both internally and globally—who have contributed to its success. Flying in from various corners of the globe were foreign suppliers/ partners, demonstrating the deep-rooted relationships FGI has built. The event which drew some 300 guests, was attended by company employees who were treated to surprise performances by Jose Mari Chan and Erik Santos. Guests were welcomed by a multi-panel History Wall installation, a visual journey from FGI’s very first days through its key milestones to the present.
“When we started, we didn’t have a master plan or a fancy office—just two young, determined entrepreneurs who believed Filipino homes deserved the very best. We set out to bring global leaders with strong heritage and world-class engineering to the market, believing that if we educated the market and delivered excellent service, people would recognize what an elevated Filipino home could look like. Reflecting at our portfolio 35 years later, I can proudly say we were right,” said Stephen (Steve) Sy, FGI Founder, Chairman and President,
Honoring the People Behind the Company’s Success
A central theme of the night was acknowledging the human factor in the company’s history. “Thank you for giving us your trust as we built your brands in the local market. We would not be standing here 35 years later without your partnership,” remarked Steve, addressing the foreign principals.
Melissa Ah (Senior Business Unit Director of Kitchen Group), 20 years;
Cristina Zamora (Business Excellence Manager), 20 years;
Jhoanna Dorillo (Executive Director of Home Furnishing Sales), 26 years;
Audrey Sy; Angela Sy (Chief Finance Officer) ; Stephen Sy (Focus Global Founder and President) ; Lolita Sy (Focus Global Co-founder and Executive Vice President)
Steffi Sy; Andrea Sy (Chief Strategy and Operations Officer) ; Stuart Sy
Melchor Mendoza (Senior Human Resources Manager), 29 years;
Kris Torrefranca (IT Services Manager), 20 years
Below, from left:
Peter Zaballa (Sales and Design Director), 21 years;
Christine Cabarroguis (Corporate Services Senior Manager), 23 years;
Shallum Ong Pe (Head of Graphic and Digital Design), 21 years;
Mavic Rowan (Credit & Collection Senior Manager & General Accounting Senior Manager for Singapore and Malaysia), 20 years;
Aline Lopez (Vice President of Home Furnishings Division), 28 years;
Desiree Renolo (Service and Warehouse Senior Manager), 25 years;
Catherine Belizario (Sales and Design Director), 23 years;
Al Batican (Assistant Vice President of Warehouse Operations), 35 years
“While the market around us has evolved, our core mission has remained the same since the beginning: first, to be a world-class marketing company valued by all our stakeholders; and second, to provide a fulfilling and rewarding work environment for the growth and development of our people. But perhaps the most important challenge—and opportunity—is developing the next generation of leaders,” added Loli Sy, FGI Founder, Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President. “For 35 years, we have been very fortunate to have people who grew with the company, took on new challenges, built new businesses, and eventually became leaders themselves. But the values that brought us here—dedication, discipline, honesty & loyalty, willingness to learn, teamwork, and innovation- continue to guide us. “
“To all of our company team members, thank you for your honesty, hard work, and unwavering loyalty over the years,” said Steve.
The Next Generation: Commitment to People and Innovation
Representing the next generation of leadership, Angela and Andrea Sy shared their vision for the company’s future.
Angela said that FGI’s team is an extension of their family. “Our parents never treated the company as just work—it is an extension of our home, and all of you are an extension of our family.” She highlighted key employee-welfare initiatives like the FGI Scholarship. “Our first scholar, Christian Falceso, graduated from the University of the Philippines with a degree in Computer Engineering.”
“As we look ahead, we want to keep adapting with new tools and new ways of working, cutting out anything manual that slows our team down,” Andrea said. She also unveiled plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence across operations—from sales, purchasing, and supply chain to customer service—to eliminate manual processes and empower the team to work faster and smarter.
FGI’s long-term vision is to expand well beyond the Philippines: to Touch 100 Million Homes, across key markets in Asia, starting with Singapore and Malaysia.
From 20 people in 1991 to nearly 600 across three countries, the company’s 35-year journey has always come back to one thing: the people who make a house a home.
This 35th anniversary was a clear testament to Focus Global’s past achievements and a powerful statement about its exciting future. It demonstrated that while market success is a key metric, the relationships, trust, and people behind the brand are the company’s true, enduring strength and legacy.
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