President and Chief Executive Officer, EastWest Banking Corporation (EW) since January 2007. EW is one of the fastest growing universal banks in the country. It has total assets of more than Php200 billion, a workforce of 5,500+ and a nationwide network of 412 branches, including its rural bank. Has been in banking the last 30 years.
Other Organizational Affiliations
Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP). Board member, March 2007 to 2010, and March 2011 to March 2015
First Vice President (March 2013 to March 2015)
Secretary, March 2012 to March 2013
Treasurer, March 2009, to March 2010
Board Committees
Chair, Open Market Committee, March 2009 to March 2010, and March 2011 to March 2015
Chair, Capital Markets Committee, March 2007 to March 2009
Board member, BancNet (this is the ATM consortium), July 2015 to present
Board of Trustee, Market Governance Board, Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corporation, 2013 to present
Vice Chair of the Board, Philippine Clearing House, 2011
Board of Directors, Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp, 2008
President, ACI – The Financial Markets Association, 2000 & 2001
Other organizational affiliations
Member, Makati Business Club
Member, Management Association of the Philippines
Rotary Club of Manila Bay
Member since 1995 to present
President, Rotary Year 2000 – 2001
Educational Background.Masters in Business Administration, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Bachelor Science in Commerce, major in Accounting Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economics De La Salle University, Manila
Personal Background.Born November 02, 1958 in Dinalupihan Bataan. Married with the 3 children. Was a political detainee, April 1982 to January 1984 for alleged rebellion and affiliation with the national democratic movement.