MCDONALD’S Philippines Managing Director Margot Torres was named Business Leader of the Decade by the Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards, recognizing a career defined by creative excellence, authenticity and purpose-driven leadership.

Introduced as part of the Tambuli Awards’ 20th anniversary Decade Awards, the recognition honors industry leaders and organizations that have shaped business and society over the past decade — where McDonald’s Philippines also secured Corporate Program of the Decade, with “Feed the Mind," which advocates education through Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit, McDonald’s Classroom and ReClassified programs.

A trailblazer in marketing, Torres was also the first recipient of the APAC Tambuli Chief Marketing Officer of the Year Award in 2011.

She began her McDonald’s journey in 2003 as chief marketing officer and was appointed managing director in 2018.

“Margot transformed McDonald’s from a global brand into one that truly belongs to Filipinos, deeply connected to their culture and everyday lives. Under her leadership, the company has become future-ready, driven not just by performance, but by the impact it creates for people, communities and the nation,” McDonald’s Philippines President and CEO Kenneth Yang said.

“Since Tambuli gave me my first award 15 years ago, I’ve remained committed to doing work that makes a difference. My purpose is to shine a light on ideas that create meaningful change,” Torres shared.

Regarded as a leading voice in marketing and communications, she champions creativity not only as storytelling but also as a driver of business growth and societal impact.

She served two terms as president of both the Philippine Association of National Advertisers and the Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines and served as jury across global award platforms, including the Cannes Lions Creative Strategy Jury in 2025.