The Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP) is proud to welcome Drew Fernandez, a globally recognized human resources executive, as a guest speaker at this year’s Leader Lab Live – the country’s premier leadership forum for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
Set for April 23, Leader Lab Live 2025: Unlock Your Iconic Leadership is gearing up to be a transformative gathering of Pride Network Leaders and advocates across industries.
With this year’s bold theme, ICONIC: The New Blueprint for LGBTQ+ Excellence, the forum aims to spark confidence, purpose, and powerful leadership among its attendees – and Drew Fernandez’s participation will surely elevate that mission.
Currently serving as Global Chief People Officer of Coca-Cola Bottling Investments Group, Drew oversees HR operations for over 45,000 associates and 800 HR professionals worldwide. A seasoned HR leader with a career spanning global markets from the Philippines to the United Kingdom – he brings a wealth of insight into building agile, inclusive, and high-performing teams.
Prior to joining Coca-Cola in 2019, Drew held major leadership roles including Chief Human Resources Officer for Asia Pacific at Sitel Group, and Global Head of Human Resources at Unilever Food Solutions.
His experience across diverse cultures – including Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and the Netherlands has shaped his inclusive leadership style and deep commitment to fostering sustainable environments for change and innovation.
Drew is especially known for championing workplace inclusion and empowering people to thrive as their authentic selves. At Leader Lab Live, attendees can look forward to Drew’s compelling insights on modern leadership, inclusive strategy, and navigating global challenges while staying true to one’s identity and purpose.
With sessions like The Iconic You, Improv(e) Yourself, and panels on advocacy in the workplace, the event is set to be an energetic, high-impact experience for current and aspiring LGBTQ+ leaders.
Leader Lab Live 2025 is more than a learning event – it’s a movement to reshape the future of workplace inclusion. And with leaders like Drew Fernandez lighting the path, the future looks brighter – and more iconic than ever.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the blueprint for LGBTQ+ excellence.
See you at Leader Lab Live 2025!
