Santan Crowned Industry Champion at ACES Awards 2025
Catherine Goh, CEO of Santan, with the two ACES Trophies — Industry Champions of the Year Award and Asia’s Most Admirable Young Leaders Award.
BALI, 2 DECEMBER 2025 – Santan, 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. In addition, Catherine Goh, CEO of Santan, has been recognised under the Asia’s Most Admirable Young Leaders Award category.
Santan’s achievements underscores its journey from delighting millions of passengers with in-flight meals to becoming a leader across multiple food service segments. Committed to redefining culinary experiences both in-flight and on the ground, Santan has grown into a dynamic F&B ecosystem shaped by consumer demand and innovation. Its operations include inflight and corporate catering, B2B supply of ready-to-eat meals and beverages to marts, convenience stores, coffee chains, restaurants—and soon, hotels and trains—alongside a growing retail presence with freeze-dried meals and coffee capsules. Leveraging technology and modern production processes, Santan delivers consistent, high-quality meals while preserving the bold, authentic flavours of Asean.
Catherine Goh, CEO of Santan said, "Being named Industry Champion at the ACES Awards 2025 is a huge milestone. At Santan, we don’t believe in ‘airline food’—we believe in good food, period. Our mission is to serve bold, real flavours that capture the spirit of our region, whether in the skies or on the ground. This award is not just for Santan—it’s a win for our food, our culture, and the innovation that defines Asean. Looking ahead, we are excited to explore new horizons with cutting-edge technology and creative solutions that will continue to transform how people experience our products. I would like to thank my team at Santan for tirelessly working to create the best F&B experience onboard and on the ground.”
Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, President of ACES Awards said, "Santan continues to set the standard for innovation and excellence in food services, expanding across inflight catering, retail, and corporate solutions while delivering high-quality, accessible dining experiences. Under Catherine’s leadership, the brand has captured new markets, grown revenues sharply, and shown that Asean flavours can shine on a global stage. Her fearless, data-driven approach and ability to anticipate trends have turned bold ideas into reality, making her not only a leader of today but a defining voice for the future of food, aviation, and hospitality in the region."
The ACES Award recognises outstanding leadership and transformative business practices across Asia. Now in its 12th year, this prestigious accolade celebrates organisations and individuals who combine visionary strategies with ethical governance, sustainable growth, and positive societal impact. Each ACES awardee sets a benchmark for excellence, demonstrating how responsible leadership and innovation can drive meaningful change, inspire industries, and contribute to a sustainable future.
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About Santan
Santan, the F&B business under Capital A, is committed to redefining culinary experiences both in-flight and on the ground. Founded in 2015, it has grown from serving millions of in-flight meals to leading multiple food service segments. Today, Santan has evolved into a dynamic food ecosystem shaped by consumer demand and innovation, spanning inflight and corporate catering, B2B supply of ready-to-eat meals and beverages to marts, convenience stores, coffee chains, restaurants—and soon, hotels and trains—alongside a growing retail presence with freeze-dried meals and coffee capsules. Santan delivers bold, authentic flavours of Southeast Asia, and its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions ensures a culinary journey that transcends boundaries.
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