Working for the Most Essential Company

Bonne journée à partir du Canada!

I am hoping my French is correct. I am not speaking French yet (although I know some phrases - thank you to my Foreign Language professor in College!). I am hearing and reading French and English in this country where I am typing this blog entry now. I have a lot of stories to tell, but I don't have much time to blog since I am traveling for business. 

I just want to share this article I wrote for IBM newsletter which features the company that I am working for, and our General Country Manager. Know more about the company which sends me to different places, and connects me with the different people around the globe.

An Essential Luncheon with IBM Country Manager, and Executives

By Ruth dela Cruz

I can say pass to an event invitation with Phil Younghusband; or cancel an exclusive interview with Derek Ramsey; but I could never say no for a luncheon invitation with the IBM Philippines' Country General Manager, Mariels Almeda-Winhoffer.

It was the exact day the Big Blue was celebrating its 75th anniversary – July 20, 2012. The night before, IBMers welcomed the day with a charity concert and fireworks display. We were like a league with our anniversary shirts on which represents teamwork and positive attitude towards the future.

Media practitioners and technology writers were welcomed in the Malacanang Boardroom - the function room where we usually have our weekly policy cascade and meetings. The mood was light and everyone was excited. Even I, who came from my shift the night before, still have the energy to take pictures, greet the other guests and welcome them in my second home.

 

Then it was announced - the guests of honors had arrived - but when Dod Peralta, Director, GBS Global Delivery Center; Cassandra Soto, Director, Philippines Delivery, Global Process Services  and Mariels Almeda-Winhoffer, President and Country General Manager arrived in the venue, they turned the tables and gave everyone their sincere and warm welcome.

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