CEBU CITY| As part of its continuing commitment to leadership development, the LH Paragon Group (LHPI), in partnership with the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) Executive Education, held an executive learning session on November 10, 2026, with Prof. Ahmad Rahnema Alavi, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Financial Management at IESE Business School, University of Navarra, Spain.
The one-day intensive program, titled “Growing and Preserving Enterprise Value through AI,” brought together executives from across the Group to gain insights into sustaining business growth and long-term enterprise value. Discussions covered balancing growth with financial sustainability, the evolving role of finance and AI in business decision-making, and geopolitical risks and their implications for business.
LH Paragon Group Chief Finance Officer, Mr. Edmun H. Liu, opened the program and welcomed participants, emphasizing the value of practical learning and a pragmatic approach to leadership and decision-making in an increasingly complex business environment.
Prof. Rahnema Alavi drew on his extensive international teaching experience and expertise in financial management to share perspectives on the evolving role of finance in the age of AI, the importance of communication and coordination in strengthening financial decision-making, and sustaining enterprise value amid changing market conditions and geopolitical risks.
The session forms part of the LH Paragon Group’s ongoing Executive Education initiatives in partnership with UA&P, providing opportunities for the Group leaders and management teams to broaden their perspectives, exchange insights, and apply relevant learnings across their respective businesses. strengthening the Group’s capacity for responsible entrepreneurship and purposeful stewardship.
