Recognized as one of the World’s Top Companies for Women in 2023 by Forbes, Acer has demonstrated its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Climbing from 291 to 259 in the rankings and securing the 12th spot in the Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Technology Hardware & Equipment category, Acer’s achievement underscores its dedication to promoting gender equality.
In the Philippines, Sue Ong-Lim leads Acer as the managing director, overseeing a team of 139 professionals. Her journey within the company, from sales manager in 2009 to managing director, exemplifies Acer’s commitment to nurturing talent from within. Ong-Lim, characterized as business-driven yet deeply empathetic toward Acer’s stakeholders, attributes her success to her visionary outlook and perpetual thirst for knowledge.
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“The company has decades of building and strengthening brand equity through consistent sales, marketing, and customer service efforts. I see that as our edge over our competitors,” said Ong-Lim.
Despite operating in a predominantly male-dominated industry, Ong-Lim refuses to let gender serve as a barrier to her leadership. Emphasizing her belief in equality and inclusivity, she asserts that an organization’s strength lies in its people, irrespective of gender. With Acer holding substantial market shares in consumer and gaming notebooks in the Philippines, Ong-Lim perceives the company’s decades-long dedication to brand building and customer-centricity as pivotal in maintaining a competitive edge.
Forbes conducted a survey involving 70,000 women across 37 territories in collaboration with Statista. The evaluation criteria encompassed workplace practices, gender pay equity, discrimination handling, and provision of equal opportunities. Acer’s recognition on this list reflects its ongoing efforts to cultivate an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.
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