Ayala Land joins Harvard capstone program as global partner

Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) recently hosted a group of Harvard Business School (HBS) students in Makati as part of the FIELD Global Capstone program, a course that brings students around the world for hands-on learning in international business contexts.

ALI was one of 156 project partners selected globally, including the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), also part of the Ayala Group. The program spans 14 cities and countries and involves more than 900 HBS students.

“It’s an honor to be among Harvard’s FIELD Global Capstone partners and offer students a real-world view of innovation in the Philippines. This collaboration allows us to showcase how we innovate, adapt to trends, and prioritize the customer while driving business growth,” said Clarisse Feria-Darre, Project Development Group Head, Premium Residential Business Group (RBG), Ayala Land, Inc. “Engaging with future global leaders enriches our perspective and strengthens our commitment to shaping purposeful, evolving communities.”

ALI executives worked with the HBS team through remote collaboration prior to the students' arrival. During their week in Makati, the students conducted consumer research, pitched ideas to ALI leadership, and gave strategic recommendations to company management.

The FIELD Global Capstone program is aimed at enhancing students’ ability to operate in diverse business environments and is considered one of HBS’s most comprehensive real-world learning initiatives.

“We are extremely grateful to Ayala Land and all the FIELD Global Capstone Project Partner organizations for all they do on behalf of our students,” said Professor Joe Fuller, Faculty Chair for the FIELD Global Capstone. “The students benefit immeasurably from this experience, and we hope the partner organizations do as well.”