Speakers

MR. ANTHONY BRENDAN YU

Speaker

Mr. Anthony Brendan Yu is one of the recognized experts in Entrepreneurship, Cost Management, and Marketing in the Philippines today. As proof of his business prowess, he was awarded by Jollibee Foods Corporation as 2007 “Franchisee of the Year” in 2008.

He received his Engineering degree from De La Salle University where he also studied for his Master in Business Administration degree.

He presently serves as President for several companies, namely: SRO Foods Corporation, Beeline Foods Corporation, Beefarm Foods Corporation, Beenite Foods Corporation, Cosmic Chemicals Inc., J-Channel Inc. and ITEC.  He also serves as director of Chowking Quirino Baclaran, Chowking Baclaran 2, Daido Corporation, Session Foods Inc., Burnham Pines Food Inc., DHL Foods Inc., Kennon Foods Corp., GB Holdings, HEM Foods Inc., HET Foods Corp., CP Group Of Companies and Bee Mall Foods Corporation. Aside from this, he also serves as Chairman of CIM Technologies, Inc. and the Jollibee Franchisees Association.

Despite his busy schedule, Mr. Yu still finds the time to share his knowledge and expertise with other business professionals. He has made his mark for his engaging and practical style on helping business practitioners understand and apply effective business concepts.

He is a Program Director and Facilitator in Strategic Marketing Program and Restaurant and Food Entrepreneurship Program at the DLSU-CSB School of Professional and Continuing Education Program (SPaCE).

In his capacity as consultant, he has worked with various organizations and companies such as the National Transmission Corporation, National Youth Commission, Jollibee Foods Corporation, All-Filipino Franchise Inc. (AFFI), Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), HDI Group Of Companies, St. Paul University, The Datu Complex Group Of Companies, American Hospitality Academy, Lyceum University, University of Batangas, Miriam College, WPFI, University Of Asia Pacific, DNATA, YMCA, Rotary Club Of  Batangas, Citimart  Group of  Companies, Cebu Pacific  and the Batangas Chamber Of Commerce And Industry.

He has given seminars and consultancies on the following areas, such as: Cost and Operations Management, Effective Restaurant Management, Strategic Planning and Marketing, Understanding Financials, Cost Management and Budgets, Franchise Relations, Opportunities in Micro to Small Scale Entrepreneurial Ventures, Culinary Entrepreneurship, Salesmanship, Entrepreneurship and Management in the Hospitality Industry, Managerial Leadership, Micro to Macro Business Mindset, Restaurant Food Entrepreneurship, Social Responsibility and Business Ethics, Career  Opportunity, Starting Your Career and Marketing Management.

Ms. Jonah De Lumen

Advocacy Director 

Advocacy director of Bayan-anihan and a former global brand manager of Unilever in Manila and New York for eight years, joined GK more than a year ago because she wanted to be involved in the fight against poverty. And she felt GK was the perfect organization to pursue her worthwhile cause.

De Lumen acknowledged she was enjoying the best of the corporate world—working with the global conglomerate, going on travels to major cities such as London, and receiving the juicy rewards of the job. However, one day she felt she had already reached the peak of her zeal in working in the corporate arena. The excitement was gone, as far she is concerned.

De Lumen’s move surprised a lot of people because they felt she was demoting herself and sacrificing her career progression. But before making the big leap, de Lumen said she made it a point to save a decent amount of money

De Lumen admitted there are trade-offs such as the perks of the job, the various travels and the financial incentives. But there are no regrets for this young lady, whose passion is to serve those at the bottom of the social ladder. “Joining GK was a humbling experience and, at the same time, an enriching process. Leveling with the people gives you the perspective of being relevant to others,” she said

video of Ms.Jonah