Leah Magallanes as Speaker for PRISM 2025: Driving Inclusive Economic Growth
Leah Magallanes is a dynamic leader with over twenty years of expertise spanning food and beverage, communications, finance, strategic analysis, and sustainability. As the Vice President for Sustainability and Quality Assurance at SM Hotels and Conventions Inc. (SMHCC), she has successfully implemented a 10-year sustainability plan aligned with UN-SDG objectives, driving impactful initiatives that balance environmental responsibility with business growth.
Her leadership has propelled SMHCC’s sustainability efforts through strategic partnerships with WWF, TUV certification, and pioneering retail synergy procurement projects. Even amidst the challenges of COVID-19, Leah spearheaded safety protocol institutionalization and touchless innovations in F&B operations. With a rich background in advertising, brand management, and culinary arts, she integrates creativity and strategy to drive meaningful change.
Her commitment to sustainability goes beyond corporate responsibility—she has championed circular economy programs, institutional audits, and employee engagement initiatives, leading to industry recognition, including the Aspire award for the groundbreaking project Plate of the Planet.
Join Ms. Leah at Saving the Earth, One Stay at a Time: Corporate Campaigns that Drive Social and Economic Development, where she will share insights on how businesses can shape a greener future while fostering economic growth.
