Manny Maceda: From Exile to Acclaim. In this episode, Soon Yu speaks with Manny Maceda, former CEO/Worldwide Managing Partner of Bain & Company, about his remarkable journey from a privileged childhood in Manila to becoming a global leader in consulting. Manny shares how political turmoil reshaped his family’s life, leading to their exile in the U.S. and inspiring him to pursue higher education and a career in consulting. He reflects on the importance of resilience, gratitude, and aligning personal mission with professional goals. Manny discusses his role in shaping Bain’s culture, emphasizing the firm's core value of prioritizing people over profits. He also shares lessons from his experiences, including the impact of shadowing Jack Welch at GE and his personal growth through setbacks. Finally, Manny highlights the significance of Asian American and Pacific Islander identity as a source of strength.
3:14 - Manny’s Early Life in the Philippines
7:31 - Manny's family getting exiled
12:41 - Gratitude and Positivity as a Life Philosophy
16:58 - Facing Rejection and Moving Forward
24:24 - Manny’s Personal Mission Statement
28:23 - Evolving the Mission of Bain and Company
34:01 - Navigating Disappointment and Reassessing Purpose
45:01 - Celebrating AAPI Identity and Broadening Horizons
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