Emperador has established itself as the first and only Philippine international consumer company with operations around the world. CEO and President of its international division Glenn Manlapaz explains its localised approach. kopi-C is a regular column by SGX Research in collaboration with Beansprout that features C-level executives of leading companies listed on SGX. These interviews are profiles of senior management aimed at helping investors better understand the individuals who run these corporations. With the liquor giant’s global reach, someone could be drinking one of Emperador’s brandies, single malts or other spirits at every minute of every day. “We’re always engaging with our consumers across the world, and that is something that drives Emperador to do even better,” says Glenn Manlapaz, chief executive officer and president of its international division. Emperador has grown its presence in more than 100 countries. Its whiskies and brandies are sold in travel retail shops in at least 400 international airports. It is the world’s largest...