Guam Business Magazine announces its 2024 “40 Under Forty”
A group of young business professionals was announced as Guam Business Magazine’s “40 Under Forty” on Nov. 8. The list recognizes the most innovative and influential businesspeople in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands under the age of 40.
The Guam Business Magazine is the sister publication of the Journal.
The group was celebrated at a cocktail event on Nov. 8 at the Hyatt Regency Guam and is also featured in the November-December issue of Guam Business Magazine, and listed at www.guambusinessmagazine.com.
In addition to the list of businesspeople, the following special recognitions were given at the event: • Kimberly C. Camacho, executive director of the Saipan Chamber of Commerce: 40 under Forty COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD
• Jose Untalan, vice president of finance and development and Katrina Untalan, vice president of administration and operations and general manager, both with CU Holdings Inc. Co., which does business as Compadres Mall and TRI Inc.: 40 under Forty CONTINUED EXCELLENCE AWARD
• Joe Ayuyu Jr., vice president and owner of McDonald’s of Guam & Saipan, Natalie Mable Ayuyu Glenn, vice president, RJ Corp. and RJ Guam LLC, and Ashley Ayuyu, executive assistant to the vice president of McDonald’s of Guam & Saipan: 40 under Forty INDUSTRY INFLUENTIAL AWARD
• Cameron Atalig, vice president and general manager of Tupu Cane Juice: 40 under Forty BRAND INNOVATOR AWARD
• Remiliza Ilao Oriondo-Cruz, founder, RIO Consultants & Trading: 40 under Forty ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
• Isabella-Rose C. Shimizu, resident manager in Palau for Shimbros International Inc.: 40 Under Forty MOST PROMISING AWARD
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