AIBP ASEAN B2B Growth · 2026-03-23 · 34 min
In this episode, we sit down with Sir Jojo Gendrano, President and CEO of Kayana Solutions (part of the Philippines’ MVP Group), and Siddharth Deshpande, Director of Industry Solutions, JAPAC at Palo Alto Networks. The conversation explores the critical path toward AI sovereignty in the Philippines and the essential role of executive sponsorship in driving large-scale digital transformation. They dive into the "Secure AI by Design" framework, discussing how organizations can balance "unhinged" innovation with uncompromising governance to stay ahead of machine-speed threats. Tune in to learn how Philippine leaders are turning cybersecurity from a defensive necessity into a top-line growth engine for the AI era. Kayana Solutions is a data-powered digital experience company and a strategic subsidiary of the MVP Group, one of the Philippines' largest and most diversified conglomerates. Backed by the combined infrastructure of PLDT, Meralco, and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, Kayana harnesses massive multi-sectoral data assets to deliver hyper-personalized customer experiences.
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