CEO Profiles: Ana Lorenzana De Ocampo
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Ana Lorenzana De Ocampo is the President and CEO of the Wildflour Hospitality Group, one of the most recognized names in the Philippine restaurant scene. Since co-founding the first Wildflour Bakery + Cafe in 2012 with her sister, pastry chef Margarita Lorenzana-Manzke, she has expanded the business into a diverse culinary empire. Her portfolio now includes various original concepts such as Little Flour and George and Onnie’s, as well as international franchises like Pink’s Burgers and Hot Dogs.
Under the leadership of Ana Lorenzana De Ocampo, the group has grown to include a wide array of brands catering to different dining experiences. These include Wildflour Bakery + Cafe, Little Flour, Wildflour To-Go, Pizza Sisters, Osteria Antica, Kei Mak, Village Bar, Hotel Bar, and George and Onnie’s. Additionally, the group manages the international franchise Pink’s Burgers and Hot Dogs & Shakes within the Philippines.
Ana Lorenzana De Ocampo has consistently been recognized for her entrepreneurial excellence, notably being named Tatler Asia’s Restaurateur of the Year in 2021 and appearing on their Most Influential List from 2022 through 2025. Other major accolades include the 2025 Business Manual CEO Award, the Go Negosyo Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneur Award (2018), and the Outstanding ASEAN Women’s Entrepreneurs’ Award (2022). She was also a Philippine finalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2022.
Ana Lorenzana De Ocampo possesses a strong academic and technical foundation in hospitality and the culinary arts. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Hotel & Restaurant Administration from the University of the Philippines in 1991. She further refined her skills internationally by obtaining a Le Grande Diploma in culinary arts from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu School in London in 1995.
The success of Wildflour is built on a "chef-driven" organizational model that avoids shortcuts and prioritizes innovation to remain relevant. Ana Lorenzana De Ocampo emphasizes a data-driven approach to decision-making, utilizing reports and numbers to guide the company's growth. For aspiring entrepreneurs, she advises that while creativity is important, a successful business must never forget the fundamental pillars of a strong organization and solid financials.
