MANILA, PHILIPPINES — As Michelle Obama said, “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” For this year’s International Women’s Month, the world celebrates the women in leadership; those who build bridges and pave new paths for a more inclusive and innovative future.
One of the women leading the way is Margot Torres, Managing Director of McDonald’s Philippines. As Margot helped drive the fast-food brand forward, she has also made an impact on communities in need, and women who aspire to step forward in the marketing industry.
Margot Torres joined McDonald’s Philippines in 2003 as its Vice President of Marketing & Communications, before being promoted to Executive Vice President and Deputy Managing Director. Under Margot’s leadership, McDonald’s campaigns flourished, becoming part of local pop culture. Margot is also a two-time former president of the Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP) and remains on its Board of Trustees.
In early 2020, Margot co-led Ingat Angat, a nationwide collaboration between private sectors in support of the government for its initiatives against COVID-19, and is the private sector lead for Pilipinas Kontra Gutom, an initiative set to combat the country’s malnutrition crisis.
In celebration of Women’s Month, Margot will be sharing her story and more in the upcoming adobo Talks “adobo She Creative Breakfast: an intimate conversation over breakfast with women in creative”, the first event under the Adobo SheCreative Network. The session will feature a lineup of outstanding women leaders who have made their mark in their creative industries in an insightful morning session on what it takes to lead their respective fields.
Margot is set to lead the upcoming event with her keynote session: “Choose to Lead: Women Leadership”.
Moderated by adobo magazine’s EIC Angel Guerrero on Facebook Live, the adobo SheCreative Virtual Breakfast shines the spotlight on six women who fearlessly took on their industries in the creative world. Get to know the individuals cooking up a storm in the morning of March 23rd.
The event will be followed by sessions from:
- Isa Lorenzo, Gallery Director of Silverlens Galleries | “Who Wants to be a Gallerist?”
- Rita Nazareno, Creative Director of ZACARIAS 1925 | “Craft + Creation”
- Raxenne Dosher Maniquiz, Graphic Designer & illustrator | “Beginning, Middle, and Endemic: My Illustration Journey with Flora”
- Rosario Juan, Social Media Strategist, Cafe Owner, Coffee Roaster and Cat Lover / founder, Commune Café + Bar | “Pandemic Grind: Entrepreneurship, Coffee, & Corona”
- Merlee Jayme, Global President, dentsu mcgarrybowen “WFH: Women From Home”
The virtual program will go live via Facebook on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, from 9:00am – 12:00pm PHT+. First 150 RSVPs get vouchers and freebies from our partners. Register for free here.
Our first session is co-presented by Lazada, H&M, McDonald’s, and Johnson & Johnson. Our streaming partner for this event is Kumu. Our segment partners are: FlowerStore.PH, Belle De Jour, Jacob’s Creek, and Bahn Mi Coffee.
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Virtual Breakfast Session on What Women Do
adobo magazine, the word of creativity be launching their new initiative, the adobo SheCreative Network, on March 23, 2021, with a virtual session themed, What Women Do. A full morning session with talks from influential women in the creative industries who will share their insights and experiences on what it takes to be at the helm of their respective industries.
About the adobo SheCreative Network
adobo SheCreative Network is a social enterprise, that champions women in Creative, in Business, and in Society. The organization supports and empowers women by recognizing their creative talent, enhancing their creative capabilities, as well as, celebrating their achievements. A network of talented women, creative entrepreneurs, both in leadership roles and aspirants. Women with the passion, skills, and influence to impact positively on the creative industries, culture, business, communities, and on future generations.
Uplifting Women in Creativity the world over. #adoboSheCreative
#WhatWomenDo logo designed by Villarica Manuel.
