From telephone operator to CEO: The story of SGS’ lady boss

Rosario Cajucom-Bradbury, managing director and CEO, SGS Philippines. PHOTO BY MELYN ACOSTA

At first glance, one wouldn’t immediately think she was the head of one of Switzerland’s big multinational corporations doing business in the Philippines. Even with a petite frame in high heels, Rosario Cajucom-Bradbury, managing director and chief executive officer of SGS Philippines, exuded grace and optimism. Hers is a remarkable story of success, rising as she did from a telephone operator job in the company, to its top post in just 25 years.