Henry Sy

“I've always wanted to be a businessman. No other ambitions - I just wanted to be in business, even when I was a child in Fujian province, south China.”

“The constant expansion of our malls and stores are proof of the fact that our holistic approach to development benefits not just us but also all the communities in which we operate.”

“Pride or ego is not important to me. What is more important is common sense, the welfare of the company, and the objective reality that we need to be cautious during difficult times. One should not make decisions based on emotions or ego.”

“My businesses are all related - retail, shopping centers, banking, real estate, and tourism development. Together they create synergy.”

“I took a risk and invested in SM Mall of Asia because I wanted to create something that could contribute to Philippine tourism growth.”