ORIX METRO’s FY2025 Strategic Planning: Driving Innovation, Powering the Future

ORIX METRO hosted its two-day Strategic Planning event at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Makati City, Philippines, with the theme "Driving Innovation, Powering the Future." This event brought together 55 members from the Management Committee and Senior Officers, all focused on reflecting on past achievements and setting bold goals for FY2025. The sessions were designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and alignment for the company's continued growth and success in the fiscal year 2025.

Embracing Change and Innovation

The first day kicked off with powerful insights from Chairman Anton Yap, who emphasized the importance of simplicity in ORIX METRO's mission and vision. “I encourage the team to focus on execution, reminding everyone that simplicity, combined with innovation, is a force for success. In today’s fast-paced world, adaptability is key to seizing opportunities in the ever-evolving market,” said Chairman Yap.

In his Opening Remarks, President Angelo Padua set the tone for the event, discussing the inevitability of change. While acknowledging that change can be daunting, President Padua urged the team to embrace it. As technology disrupts the marketplace, he emphasized that ORIX METRO must remain agile and forward-thinking to continue its path to hypergrowth.

The first day featured several key presentations from ORIX METRO’s divisions. The Corporate Planning Division presented the FY2025 budget and a consolidated SWOT analysis, setting the strategic direction for the year. The Controllership Group shared highlights from FY2024 and outlined their plans for the upcoming year, including key projects. Other Groups and Divisions, such as Information Technology, Treasury, Commercial Lending, Product Development, and Human Resources, discussed their strategies for growth, process improvements, and preparing a future-ready workforce. These presentations successfully aligned with the leadership team, providing a clear roadmap for ORIX METRO’s transformative growth in FY2025.

Building Collaboration and High Performance

Day 2 kicked off with an insightful talk by CLG Division Head, Angie Agustin, who explored the Science of Mindset and how it drives high performance. Following this, Corporate Communications Head Ronaldo Rodriguez highlighted the importance of aligning ORIX METRO’s mission, vision, and corporate values, ensuring that all team members are moving forward with a shared purpose.

The HR Team presented the company’s mission, vision, and values, reinforcing the central role these elements play in shaping ORIX METRO’s culture. This led into a hands-on workshop, where senior officers collaborated in teams, shared ideas, and developed actionable strategies for the company’s future growth. The workshop was a dynamic, interactive session that fostered teamwork, creative thinking, and strategic planning. These activities were the inaugural steps taken to inculcate and ensure that the ORIX Purpose and Culture Statement will be adapted in ORIX METRO.

Director Tatsuya Tokudome closed the two-day strategic planning session with an inspiring message, reminding the team that “Implementation” is key to transforming the strategies for growth, process improvements, and preparing a future-ready workforce into reality. “FY2025 is our decisive and challenging year. Let’s go beyond the target,” said Director Tatsuya Tokudome.

A Clear Path Forward

ORIX METRO’s leadership team provided the platform for Senior Leaders to deep dive into each department's current state, future goals, and the steps necessary to reach them. The emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and growth has set a clear course for the company’s continued success.

As we move forward into FY2025, ORIX METRO is not just prepared for the future—we are driving it. The innovative strategies, bold goals, and collaborative spirit from this two-day event will ensure we continue to excel and Sulong (Advance) in an ever-changing business landscape.