Another good news for the Philippines and Filipinos around the world because Jonathan Yabut, a proud Pinoy became the winner of the first ever “The Apprentice Asia” of AXN. Jonathan is one of the 12 aspiring contenders who came from different Asian countries who wanted to be the next person that business tycoon Tony Fernandes tp bring in his company. Joining Jonathan in the final 2 is Andrea Loh a lawyer from Singapore where their last task is to have a charity auction.
The Apprentice Asia started last May 22 and aired in AXN for two months that tested the creativeness, marketing skills, and dedication of the 12 aspiring apprentice for Fernades. Aside from Jonathan and Andrea, other contenders include Alexis Lothar Bauduin a French Trade Development Manager in China, Nazril Idrus a Malaysian Financial Coach, Hendy Setiono a CEO in an Indonesia Company, Ningku Lachungpa an infrastructure owner, Celina Le Neindre a Food & Beverage Consultant in the Philippines, Dussadee Oeawpanich a Bistro owner in Thailand, Samuel Rufus Nallaraj one of the Big Four professional services firms owner Ng Kian Tat a business owner in Malaysia, Nik Aisyah Amirah Binti Mansor an auditor in one of the big companies in Malaysia, Dian Krishna Mukti a Mass Communication graduate turned housewife in Indonesia.
Jonathan Yabut before joining Fernandes’ multi-billion company he was a senior product manager of GSK in the Philippines. He has the marketing skills and charismatic approach in all his works and above all he possessed the leadership where Tony Fernandes was amazed with his words showing dedication and at the same time having the values that is perfect for their company.
The Apprentice Asia was the Asian version of the famous The Apprentice reality show in US with the multi-billionaire Donald Trump. And brought by Fremantlemedia Asia.
