GLOBE CEO CARL CRUZ CHAMPIONS AI‑ENABLED CUSTOMER INNOVATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION AT MWC 2026
Globe President and CEO Carl Cruz underscored the company’s AI‑driven transformation and commitment to digital inclusion during his interview on the WinWin Live platform at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026.
Cruz highlighted Globe’s pioneering move as the first Philippine operator to appoint a Chief AI Officer, signaling that AI is a strategic capability embedded across the organization. He emphasized Globe’s adoption of the GSMA Responsible AI Maturity Roadmap and the creation of an AI Innovation Hub, ensuring innovation is pursued responsibly and sustainably.
“We appointed the country’s first Chief AI Officer to ensure AI is guided by ethics, security, and purpose. Today, our teams have built AI tools solving real pain points across the business. For me, the measure is simple, if AI helps us serve customers better and widen access to opportunity, then we are using it with purpose, uplifting more Filipino lives and building a #GlobeOfGood,” Cruz said.
Cruz noted that Globe is redefining customer centricity in the digital‑first era by investing in AI‑driven innovations such as personalized care, self‑service platforms, and proactive network monitoring. These solutions empower subscribers to manage accounts seamlessly, anticipate issues before they disrupt lives, and enjoy hyper‑personalized experiences that place convenience and control directly in their hands.
Addressing challenges in scaling AI, Cruz pointed to Globe’s focus on empowering employees through its AI Advocates Guild, embedding ethical safeguards, and modernizing operations with cloud‑native infrastructure. Early results include multimillion‑peso savings from the GenAI Quality Audit, over 400 employee‑built AI bots, and global recognition with three Open Innovation Catalyst Awards at DTW Ignite 2025.
Looking ahead, Cruz outlined Globe’s vision to achieve Stage 5 AI maturity, where autonomous agents not only drive new business models but also advance sustainability by reducing CO₂ emissions through predictive intelligence. “Our mission is to uplift the life of every Filipino, while keeping our customers, our nation, and the environment at the heart of our priorities. Just as the internet transformed society, AI will be equally disruptive, and Globe is committed to harnessing it responsibly as a tool for progress, building a more inclusive, sustainable, and empowered digital future,” he affirmed.
WinWin Live platform, which partners with leading media such as Mobile World Live and Telecom Review, provided the stage for Cruz to showcase Globe’s bold vision for an AI‑empowered future. By investing in responsible AI leadership, empowering employees to co‑create solutions, and embedding ethics and sustainability into every initiative, Globe is shaping a future where technology uplifts Filipino lives, strengthens communities, and builds a truly connected Philippines.
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