CKS College News

CKS College BS in Commerce – Major in Marketing Batch 2011 alumnus Andrew Lawrence Alianan is Mansmith Young Market Masters Awardee (YMMA) 2021 for Export Marketing. The YMMA is one of the advocacies of Mansmith and Fielders, Inc., which was founded by Josiah Go and Chiqui Escareal-Go. YMMA “grants recognition and honor to young achievers, 35 years old and below, who excel in the fields of marketing, sales, and entrepreneurship. YMMA achievers are role models whose achievements encourage and inspire young people to be innovative entrepreneurs and outstanding brand builders.” (https://youngmarketmasters.com/)

Andrew Alianan graduated from Chiang Kai Shek College Higher Education Division with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Commerce – Major in Marketing last 2011. He was recipient of the CKS Medal of Achievement, for recognition of excellence in extracurricular activities. He was chosen as one of the MARKPROF Top 25 Marketing Management Trainees of the Philippines in October 2010. He was also awarded President of the Year by the Junior Achievement Philippines (JAPI) in April 2010, when CKS College won 2^nd Best Mini-Company and Best Product of the Year. In February 2010, Andrew was part of the CKS College team which was declared Champion in the 2009 De La Salle Marketing Approach for National Development (DeMAND). He earned his Masters degree in Business Administration last 2018 from the Ateneo de Manila University.

Andrew Alianan is currently Vice President for Marketing Operations of North Ridge Foods. Prior to holding this position, he was Marketing Manager and Product Manager and Developer of the same company. He is responsible for the growth of the global brands Pinoy Fiesta and Inday’s Best. He is also co-owner of Golden Chariot Travel and Tour Planners—an IATA certified travel agency which offers customized tours and packages and serves families, businesses, and institutions. A firm believer in giving back to the institution from which he came, he is also a Special Guest Lecturer in the School of Business, Accountancy, and Hospitality Management of CKS College.

Andrew attributes much of his success to his CKSian roots. "My CKS College Education is a big contributory factor to who I am today, and in my development both as a professional and entrepreneur. My education taught me to challenge norms, break boundaries and to never settle for anything mediocre. The school was a good source of personal and holistic growth for me as I was challenged to grow even outside its four walls and to think outside the box. It taught me to always fight for what is right and just, and at the same time adapting to those around me - a skill critical for the world after school."