Santan Crowned Industry Champion at ACES Awards 2025

antan, the F&B business of Capital A, has been officially selected as a winner of the Industry Champions of the Year Award at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards 2025 (ACES), which recognises outstanding leadership and innovation across Asia.

Award Recognition
- Event:
Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards 2025.
- Title Won:
Industry Champion of the Year Award.
- Individual Recognition:
Catherine Goh, CEO of Santan, honored under Asia’s Most Admirable Young Leaders Award category.

Santan’s Journey
- Originated as the F&B arm of Capital A, serving millions of passengers with in-flight meals.
- Expanded into a dynamic food ecosystem, including:
- Inflight & corporate catering
- B2B supply of ready-to-eat meals & beverages to marts, convenience stores, coffee chains, restaurants
- Soon expanding to hotels and trains
- Retail presence with freeze-dried meals and coffee capsules.

Innovation & Leadership
- Technology-driven:
Modern production processes ensure consistent, high-quality meals while preserving bold ASEAN flavors.
- Vision:
Catherine Goh emphasized Santan’s mission to serve “good food, period”—whether in the skies or on the ground.
- Impact:
ACES President Dr. Shanggari Balakrishnan praised Santan’s ability to capture new markets, grow revenues, and showcase ASEAN flavors globally.

Significance of ACES Awards
- Celebrates outstanding leadership and transformative business practices across Asia.
- Recognizes organizations and individuals who combine visionary strategies, ethical governance, sustainable growth, and societal impact.
- Santan’s win highlights how responsible leadership and innovation can redefine industries.

Key Takeaway:
Santan has successfully evolved from an airline food provider into a regional F&B powerhouse, earning recognition for innovation, leadership, and cultural impact at one of Asia’s most prestigious business awards.