Digital transformation leader Dr. Donald Lim has been elected as the 78th president of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP).
Lim is widely regarded as one of the pioneering forces in shaping the country’s digital economy, helping advance national initiatives on artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity, and ethical digital governance.
Over the past two decades, he has distinguished himself through leadership roles across corporate management, entrepreneurship, national advocacy, education, and military service.
Lim is the Founding President of the Blockchain Council of the Philippines, the Cybersecurity Council of the Philippines, and the Global AI Council Philippines — organizations that bring together government, industry, and the academe to champion responsible innovation and digital trust.
His initiatives have contributed to positioning the Philippines as an emerging hub for technology adoption, digital governance, and future-ready leadership.
A respected educator and author, Lim has taught at leading universities and penned several books — Cybersecurity Unmasked, Blockchain Unlocked, and the upcoming AI Unleashed — reflecting his dedication to building a digitally empowered and ethically grounded nation.
Lim also serves in the Philippine Air Force Reserve Command as a Group Commander with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His contributions to national development have earned him numerous distinctions, including the TOYM Award for Community Building in Digital Media and the Agora Award for Marketing Communications.
He is currently the President of DITO CME Holdings, an investment company with interests in telecommunications, media, and technology. His cross-sector leadership continues to shape his advocacy for innovation-driven competitiveness and inclusive growth.
Joining Dr. Lim on the MAP 2026 Board of Governors are CEO Advisors, Inc. Managing Director Marianne Hontiveros as VP; SGV & Company Chair Wilson Tan as Treasurer; AC Health President and CEO Paolo Borromeo as Assistant Treasurer; and GT Capital Holdings Independent Director Gil Genio as Secretary.
The other members of the MAP 2026 Board are former DILG Secretary Rafael Alunan III, Vice Chair of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines; former DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista, Chair of SKAL Makati International; Maria Theresa Marcial, President and CEO of BPI Asset Management and Trust Corporation; and Atty. Michael Toledo, Director of Government and Public Affairs of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation.