Elmo Alforque, Certified Management Consultant (CMC), exemplifies what it means to lead with both strategic precision and human-centered purpose. His CMC designation, awarded by the Institute of Certified Management Consultants (ICMC), stands as a global mark of excellence—affirming his adherence to the highest standards of competence, ethics, and professionalism in the consulting field. With a career that bridges corporate leadership and management consultancy, Elmo has become a trusted advisor to organizations navigating complexity and change.
His CMC certification is grounded in a wealth of experience leading high-impact consulting engagements. As a Senior Consultant for Management Strategies, he has designed and implemented leadership and organizational development programs for major companies such as Accenture, ING, and Jollibee Foods Corporation. His work integrates strategy, culture, and performance to deliver sustainable transformation.
Prior to his consulting career, Elmo held key corporate leadership positions, including Technical Director and Site Leader at Trend Micro, where he led a 500-person engineering hub. This operational and leadership experience provides him with a unique perspective—allowing him to guide clients with practical insights, strategic clarity, and a results-driven approach. His CMC credential formalizes his proven ability to help organizations strengthen leadership capability, align strategy with execution, and sustain growth through evidence-based interventions.
His Motivation to Pursue the CMC® Designation
“My CMC® journey began in 2012 when I attended Cohort 7 of the Certified Management Consultant Program facilitated by Nery Mendoza. At that time, I was still in a corporate leadership role, but the experience planted the seed for pursuing the credential.
In 2019, I transitioned into full-time external consulting and coaching. Then in 2024, I completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Management Consulting at AIM as part of Cohort 2, which deepened my practice and gave me the confidence to formally secure my CMC® credentials. My motivation has always been to benchmark myself against global standards and to reinforce consulting as a profession built on rigor, ethics, and measurable value.”
His Certification Journey
“Preparation involved reflecting on years of client engagements, documenting cases, and aligning them with CMC® standards. The most challenging part was distilling a wide range of experiences into structured, evidence-based submissions that clearly demonstrated measurable client impact.”
The Benefits of Becoming a CMC®
“The credential has enhanced my credibility with clients, affirmed that my practice meets international benchmarks, and opened doors for collaboration across the region. Personally, it validated a milestone I had aspired to since first joining Cohort 7 more than a decade ago and later strengthening my journey through AIM in 2024.”
How the CMC® Enhanced His Credibility and His Message to Aspiring Consultants
“The CMC® signals professionalism and trustworthiness, giving clients confidence that I deliver at global standards. It has also created opportunities for speaking, knowledge sharing, and connecting with an international community of consultants.”
“The CMC® is more than a credential—it is a commitment to serve clients with competence, integrity, and measurable impact. If you want to stand out as a world-class practitioner, it is a journey worth pursuing.”
For Elmo Alforque, the CMC designation is not just a professional milestone—it represents a lifelong dedication to learning, integrity, and global excellence. His story reminds consultants that true mastery is measured not only by results, but by the consistency of purpose and ethical leadership that define every engagement.
