Cendy Lacroix Among Asia’s Top 50 CEOs
Cendy Lacroix, CEO of Business Center Cambodia (BCC) and BCC Real Estate Cambodia, has been recognized with the 2025 Asia Prestige CEO Excellence Award. This prestigious honor celebrates exceptional leadership across Asia. She proudly represents Cambodia as the only French and European CEO to be selected this year.
Asia Prestige 50 CEO Excellence Award
The award ceremony took place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on May 24, 2025. The event brought together visionary leaders driving innovation and economic impact across Asia. Cendy Lacroix received recognition in the category CEO, Visionary & Innovation 2025.
This honor highlights both her leadership and Cambodia’s emergence as a growing hub for entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia.
Official Interview with Asia Prestige
As part of the ceremony, Cendy Lacroix participated in a short 2-minute official interview, broadcast internationally by Asia Prestige. She shared insights on four key topics:
Introduction of Business Center Cambodia
Cendy presented the vision and mission of Business Center Cambodia, which supports international entrepreneurs, investors, and families relocating to Cambodia.
Overcoming Challenges
She described the challenges faced in a fast-evolving market and how resilience and adaptability were key to success.
Sources of Inspiration & Motivation
Her main inspiration comes from Cambodia itself: its dynamism, opportunities, and the energy of its people. She also highlighted the importance of family values and strong partnerships.
Future Goals
Cendy expressed her ambition to continue developing services that simplify business and relocation in Cambodia, while promoting the country’s role as a strategic hub in Southeast Asia.
International Recognition
Cendy Lacroix’s inclusion in the Asia Prestige Top 50 CEOs of Southeast Asia marks a milestone not only for her personally but also for Cambodia. Being the only French woman and the only European recognized this year underscores the international impact of her leadership.
This recognition further positions Cambodia on the global business stage.
Cambodia’s First Participation
The Asia Prestige 50 Under 50 CEO Excellence Award is an international organization created in 2012, dedicated to identifying outstanding business leaders in Southeast Asia. Initially launched with participants from South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore, the network has since expanded.
In 2025, Cambodia officially joined the program for the first time, alongside four other countries. This milestone marks Cambodia’s arrival on the regional business leadership map.
A Word from Cendy Lacroix
"This recognition is not only a personal achievement but also a symbol of Cambodia’s growing presence on the international stage. I dedicate this award to all entrepreneurs who dare to dream and persevere, even in the most challenging environments. Our journey at Business Center Cambodia is proof that with vision, resilience, and passion, everything is possible."
— Cendy Lacroix, CEO Business Center Cambodia