MANILA WATER COMPANY - Key Persons


Alberto M. de Larrazabal

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
ALBERTO M. de LARRAZABAL Filipino Director since September 30, 2022 Mr. de Larrazabal is a Senior Managing Director, Chief Finance Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Finance Group Head of Ayala Corporation since 23 April 2021. He is a member of the Ayala Corporation Management Committee and the Ayala Group Management Committee. He is also a Director of Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. He is the Chairman, President and CEO of AC Ventures Holdings Corp., Chairman of Darong Agricultural and Development Corporation; President and CEO, AYC Finance Limited, Livelt Investments Limited, Azalaea International Venture Partners Limited, AC International Finance Limited, PFIL North America, Inc. (PFIL NA), and Bestfull Holdings Limited; Vice Chairman of Lagdigan Land Corporation; President of Liontide Holdings, Inc. and of Philwater Holdings Company, Inc.; Director of Ayala Hotels, Inc., AC Infrastructure Holdings Corporation, Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc., AC Energy International, Inc., AC Industrial Technology Holdings, Inc., AC Logistics Holdings Corporation, Affinity Express Holdings Limited, Ayala Aviation Corporation, Asiacom Philippines, Inc., Ayala Group Legal, HealthNow, Inc., Michigan Holdings, Inc., A.C.S.T Business Holdings, Inc., Pioneer Adhesives, Inc., BF Jade E-Services Philippines, Inc., Cartera Interchange Corporation, AYC Holdings Limited, AG Holdings Limited, Fine State Group Limited, AG Region Pte. Ltd., Ayala International Holdings Limited, Ayala International Pte. Ltd., Strong Group Limited, Total Jade Group Limited, VIP Infrastructure Holdings Pte. Ltd., Purefoods International Limited ("PFIL NA") and Al North America, Inc. Prior to joining Ayala, he was Globe's Chief Commercial Officer ("CCO"). As CCO, Mr. de Larrazabal oversaw the integration and execution of Globe's strategies across all commercial units, including marketing, sales and channels, and product development for all segments of business. He joined Globe in June 2006 as Head of the Treasury Division. He became Globe's Chief Finance Officer in April 2010 then Chief Commercial Officer in November 2015. He has over two decades of extensive experience as a senior executive in Finance, Business Development, Treasury Operations, Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions, as well as Investment Banking and Investor Relations. Prior to joining Globe, he held such positions as Vice President and CFO of Marsman Drysdale Corp., Vice President and Head of the Consumer Sector of JP Morgan, Hong Kong, and Senior Vice President and CFO of San Miguel Corporation. Mr. de Larrazabal holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management Engineering from De La Salle University.

Amabelle C. Asuncion - Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Chief Compliance Officer
  • Chief Legal Officer

Ana Mari B. Bentilanon

Job Titles:
  • Group Controller
  • US and Philippine Certified Public Accountant
Ms. Bentilanon is a US and Philippine Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with more than 28 years of experience, having served as Country Finance Controller at CBRE GWS Business Support Services in Philippines, and VP-Assistant Controller at WP Carey, Inc. in New York, USA. She also has experience working offshore as Accounting Director in National Grid USA and Audit Senior Manager at Grant Thornton LLP in New York, USA.

Antonino T. Aquino

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Director of Ayala Land, Inc
  • Group Director for Corporate Affairs
  • Member of the Board of Directors / Member of the Talent and Remuneration Committee
Mr. Aquino first joined Manila Water as Group Director for Corporate Affairs and was later appointed President and CEO in January 1999. He left Manila Water to take on the position of President of Ayala Land, Inc. in April 2009 up to 2014, but remained a Director of the Company.

Arnold Jether A. Mortera

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer, East Zone
  • Senior Engineer for Network Services
Mr. Mortera is one of Manila Water's seasoned talents with deep technical expertise in all aspects of Operations from headworks, network management, production planning, treatment, and distribution. Mr. Mortera has a wealth of experience in the operations and maintenance of water systems, non-revenue water management, business development, project management, asset management, and business continuity planning. He started his career with the MWSS in 1983 as a Junior Engineer, specifically tasked to manage the reduction of non-revenue water and various operational roles in water facilities. When MWSS was privatized in 1997, Mr. Mortera joined Manila Water as a Senior Engineer for Network Services. He became the Division Manager for Operations Management (Local and International) in 2009-2011, heading the Operation of Water Supply and Wastewater Departments. He was responsible for the success of the Non-Revenue Water Reduction Performance-based contract with SAWACO in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He also served as consultant for strategic planning and development of the master plan for Boracay Water and Laguna Water. Mr. Mortera was also part of Manila Water's international and local new business development initiatives as Chief Technical Officer from 2011-2015. He later became the New Business Development Head from 2015-2017 and Regional Business Cluster Head. In 2018, he led the Used Water Operations as its Division Head. He was appointed as Acting Group Director for Operations in April 2019 and was confirmed as such in January 2020. He is responsible for ensuring the continuity and reliability of water and wastewater services, including water source management, treatment, and efficient distribution to customers in the East Zone. Mr. Mortera earned his degree in Civil Engineering from the Mapua Institute of Technology. He has completed academic units for his Master's in Management at the Philippine Christian University Manila. He also completed the Management Development Program at the Asian Institute of Management.

Cesar A. Buenaventura

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Executive Committee
  • Independent Director
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Member of the Corporate Governance Committee
  • Member of the Nomination Committee
  • Founding Chairman of the Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc
  • Independent Director of International Container Terminal Services, Inc
Mr. Buenaventura also serves as an Independent Director of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) since February 12, 2019. On June 18, 2020, he was appointed as the member of Audit Committee, Environment, Social and Governance Sub-Committee, Board Risk Oversight Committee, Related Party Transactions Committee, and a Chairman of Corporate Governance Committee. He is the Director and Chairman of Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Phils. Inc. and Buenaventura Echauz and Partners, Inc., Director and Vice Chairman of DMCI Holdings, Inc. (DMCI), Director of Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SCC), iPeople, Inc. (IPO), Petroenergy Resources Corp. (PERC), Concepcion Industrial Corp. (CIC), Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. (SHLPH), DM Consunji Inc., and The Country Club. He is likewise a Trustee and Chairman of Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc., and Trustee of Bloomberry Cultural Foundation and ICTSI Foundation, Inc. He was formerly a Director of Philippine American Life Insurance Co., AG&P Co. of Manila, Ayala Corporation, First Philippine Holdings Corp., Philippine Airlines, Philippine National Bank, Benguet Corporation, Asian Bank, Ma. Cristina Chemical Industries, Maibarara Geothermal Inc., and Manila International Airport Authority. ICTSI, DMCI, SMC, IPO, PERC, CIC, and SHLPH are publicly listed companies. Mr. Buenaventura is the founding chairman of the Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc. and founding member of the Board of Trustees of the Makati Business Club. He was a member of the Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines from 1987 to 1994, the Board of Trustees of the Asian Institute of Management from 1994 to 2007, and President of Benigno Aquino S. Foundation from 1985-2010. In 1991, Mr. Buenaventura was made Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Mr. Buenaventura received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of the Philippines and his master's degree in Civil Engineering majoring in Structures from Lehigh University Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1954, as a Fulbright scholar. Member of the Audit Committee Member of the Corporate Governance Committee Member of the Related Party Transactions Committee

David Consunji

Job Titles:
  • Engineer

Enrique K. Razon Jr.

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Executive Committee
  • Chairman of the Board and President of International Container Terminal Services, Inc
  • Chairman of the Board Chairperson of the Executive Committee
Enrique K. Razon Jr. is Chairman of the Board and President of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), a Philippine-based company involved in the management and operation of 34 ports and terminals in 20 countries. He is also Chairman of Bloomberry Resorts Corporation (BRC), developer of Solaire Resort and Casino, a US$1.2 billion integrated resort complex in the Philippines' Entertainment City. ICTSI and BRC are listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange. Mr. Razon belongs to the third generation of a family involved in marine cargo handling. The Razon Group has a long-standing reputation of being pioneers and innovators in the management and development of ports, terminals and related facilities. The group's proven track record stems from over 90 years' experience in integrated cargo handling, stevedoring and other port services in the Philippines and abroad. In 1987, the Razon Group and the Soriano Group incorporated ICTSI, initially to bid for the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) in the Philippines. After winning the MICT contract 1988, Mr. Razon spearheaded the MICT's development program. The MICT today is the country's premier international gateway. ICTSI also operates 10 other terminals in the Philippines.

Eric Ramon O. Recto - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Independent Director
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Member of the Corporate Governance Committee
  • Member of the Talent and Remuneration Committee
  • Chairman of the Philippine Bank of Communications
  • Member of the Board Risk Oversight Committee
Mr. Recto has served as the Chairman of the Philippine Bank of Communications since May 2012. At present he holds the following positions in public listed companies: Independent Director of Aboitiz Power Corporation, Independent Director of PH Resorts Group Holdings, Inc., and Director of DITO CME Holdings Corp. (formerly ISM Communications Corporation). Mr. Recto served as the Chairman and President of DITO CME Holdings, Corp. from April 2005 until January 2020. He was also a Director of Petron Corporation from February 2014 until May 2018, and also served as its President from October 2008 to February 2014. He was a Director of San Miguel Corporation from May 2010 until June 2014. He was the Vice-Chairman of Philweb Corporation from July 2007 until July 2014, and served as its President from April 2005 until July 2007. He was a Director of Manila Electric Company from June 2010 until December 2013. From January 2010 until December 2013, he served as the President of Top Frontier Investment Holdings.

Evangeline M. Clemente

Job Titles:
  • Group Director, Strategic Asset Management
Ms. Clemente was a member of the pioneer batch of the Company's Cadetship Program. She has over 20 years of significant experience in the areas of master planning, program, management, project and business development, operations, technical services, innovations and organizational transformation. She has a solid track record of successful management with a reputation for delivering objectives and targets by providing strategic directions from diverse perspectives through positive leadership.

Gigi Iluminada T. Miguel - CFO, Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Chief Finance Officer
  • Treasurer

Janine T. Carreon

Job Titles:
  • Group Director, Corporate Human Resources
  • HR Leader
Ms. Carreon is an HR leader with strong line management experience in HR, sales and operations. She started her career in recruitment in a manufacturing company and later, moved to training and organization development at Mercury Group of Companies supporting the Mercury Drug business unit. She spent 15 years of her career at Avon Cosmetics, Inc. where she handled various roles of increasing responsibilities in learning and development, change management, leadership roles in sales and business operations, and a global assignment in Avon New York, USA.

Jhoana R. Tamayor

Job Titles:
  • Group Director, Corporate Procurement
  • OIC - Group Director for Corporate Procurement
Ms. Tamayor was appointed as OIC-Group Director for Corporate Procurement in 2023. Under her leadership, the Company procured PhP6.74 Billion worth of contracts in 2022 with PhP1.1 Billion avoided cost through the process of bidding and negotiation. Her team also closed long-term framework contracts with projected cost avoidance of PhP1.3 Billion. Ms. Tamayor joined Manila Water through the Cadetship Training Program in 2008 and was assigned as a Territory Manager in the Pasig Business Area. She also served as Program Manager from 2010 to 2014, where she developed and managed the implementation of one of the major wastewater treatment plants in the Philippines.

Joemar B. Emboltorio

Job Titles:
  • Group Director
  • Member of the Executive Committee of the Common Purpose Facilities
Mr. Emboltorio joined Manila Water through the Cadetship Training Program. He also went through the Company's Territory Management School where he graduated as class valedictorian. Since then, he has assumed various roles in the East Zone Operations and Operations Group of the Company. He was Head of the Water Supply Operations Division, Section Head of the Production Planning Team for Water Supply, Distribution Planning Manager for Water Supply, and Territory Business Manager. Mr. Emboltorio is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Common Purpose Facilities (CPF), the group tasked to operate and maintain the facilities owned and jointly managed by the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), Maynilad Water Services, Inc., and Manila Water in the Angat-Ipo-La Mesa Water System. He served as Vice-Chairman of the CPF from 2017 to 2022.

Karoline C. Sangalang

Job Titles:
  • Chief Finance Officer, Non - East Zone Philippines

Katrina Maria S. Razon

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
KATRINA MARIA S. RAZON Filipino Director since 2023 An advocate of sustainability, Ms. Razon is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of KSR Ventures, a company which invests on net positive companies. She also serves as a director of Scratch First Co., Ltd., the creators of Wonderfruit and Wonderfruit Festival, which has an investment in Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve, She is also a director of various subsidiaries of Prime Infrastructure Capital, Inc. which contribute to sustainability goals: Solar Tanauan Corporation, Prime Integrated Waste Solutions, Inc., Prime Waste Solutions Cebu, Inc., Prime Waste Solutions Cavite, Inc., and Prime Waste Solutions Pampanga, Inc. Also an artist herself, Ms. Razon supports arts and music through creative and marketing strategies as managing partner and creative director of CC: Concepts and public relations coordinator and event coordinator of Solaire Resort & Casino. Ms. Razon obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Media Studies from Northeastern University in 2014.

Liwayway T. Sevalla

Job Titles:
  • Chief Information Officer, Data Protection Officer

Maidy Lynne B. Quinto

Job Titles:
  • Operations Group Director

Mailene M. Cabral - Chief Risk Officer

Job Titles:
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Chief Audit Executive
  • Chief Risk Officer
Ms. Cabral is a Certified Public Accountant with close to 30 years of experience in Internal Audit, Finance, Controllership and Risk Management. Her longest stint was with Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) where she spent 17 years in various audit leadership capacities. After her first five years with PwC, she moved to another company in Vietnam as Finance Controller. She then moved back to the Philippines to join Viva TV Corporation and shortly thereafter, rejoined PwC, where she spent the next 12 years of her career. In 2014, she joined Splash Corporation as Assistant Vice President - Internal Audit Head and just before joining Manila Water, she was with Radiowealth Finance as the Vice President - Chief Audit and Risk Executive.

Melvin John M. Tan

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer, Non - East Zone PHL

Mr. De Dios - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Executive Committee
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • President
  • Member of the Board of Directors / Member of the Executive Committee / Member of the Talent and Remuneration Committee
  • President of Nido Petroleum Philippines
Mr. De Dios also served as a Director of the American Chamber of Commerce (2018 to 2020), as Managing Director of Merritt Advisory Partners, Inc. (2006 to 2008), as Chairman of the Board of the Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corp. (2004 to 2005), and as Undersecretary of the Department of Energy (2001 to 2004). JOSE VICTOR EMMANUEL A. DE DIOS Filipino Director, President and Chief Executive Officer since August 27, 2021 Prior to this appointment as an Executive Director, President & Chief Executive Officer of Manila Water, Mr. de Dios was Chief Executive Officer of Prime BMD Corporation. He is a member of the boards of publicly listed Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Corp. and Phoenix Petroleum Philippines. He has extensive experience as a corporate chief executive, business leader and attorney. Mr. de Dios graduated from the Ateneo School of Law in 1990 and obtained his Master of Laws degree from Harvard Law School in 1994. He spent his early professional years practicing law starting in the Supreme Court as Senior Law Clerk to then Associate Justice Hilario Davide, Jr. before eventually moving to private practice at the Romulo Law Office where he specialized in Corporate, Energy, Commercial and Securities Law. From 2001 to 2004, he served as Undersecretary at the Philippine Department of Energy, overseeing preparation of the country's Philippine Energy Plans and creation of the agency's Natural Gas Office. He also supervised the country's downstream oil sector which became a showcase in Asia. He was then appointed Chairman of the Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corp. where he served until 2005. In 2007, Mr. de Dios was appointed President of Nido Petroleum Philippines and then in 2008 as CEO/Managing Director of Nido Petroleum Pty, an ASX-listed oil exploration company. While based in Perth, Western Australia, he led the company's multiple drilling campaigns in the prolific Palawan basins. He subsequently moved to GE Philippines in 2012 where he served as Chairman of the Board and CEO. He was also Chairman and COO, GE Oil & Gas Philippines, Inc. Chairman and President, GE Power and GE Lighting Philippines Inc. Branch Manager, General Electric International Inc., and Managing Director, GE Government Affairs & Policy, Asia Pacific. As CEO of GE, he led the growth of the company's businesses in the Philippines which included Energy (Power, Renewable Energy and Grid Solutions), Healthcare, Water and Aviation. He headed the Government Affairs & Policy portfolio covering the Asia Pacific region, developing strategies for GE businesses and executing on these strategies with global GE teams and regional stakeholders. Concurrent to his appointment as President and CEO of Manila Water, he also serves as the Chairman of Boracay Island Water Company, Inc., Clark Water Company, Inc., Manila Water Philippine Ventures, Inc., and Manila Water Total Solutions Corp. He is also the President of Manila Water Foundation, Inc., and is the Vice-President of Laguna AAAWater Corporation. He was recently elected as a Director of Manila Water Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. He is also a Trustee of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation, Inc. Mr. de Dios is passionate about education, having taught many years at the Ateneo School of Law, Lyceum of the Philippines University and UP College of Business from which he graduated (BsBA, 1986) and was recognized as one of the Outstanding Alumni in 2014. He is also an active business mentor through the Endeavor Network. He previously served as a member of the board of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines and is currently active in other non-profit organizations as board member/trustee. Mr. De Dios served as the Chief Executive Officer of Prime BMD Corporation. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Co. ("Oriental Petroleum"), Phoenix Petroleum Phils., Inc. ("Phoenix Petroleum"), and Bukas Finance Corp. Oriental Petroleum and Phoenix Petroleum are publicly listed oil and gas players in the Philippines.

Nestor Eric T. Sevilla

Job Titles:
  • Group Director, Corporate Communication Affairs
  • Spokesperson
Mr. Sevilla is an Accredited Practitioner in Public Relations (APR) of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines and has 16 years of expertise in corporate communications and public relations, institutional and marketing campaigns for advocacies, employee communications and engagement, crisis communication management and media relations, branding and reputation management, and customer service management. Mr. Sevilla has served as the official spokesperson of Manila Water for the past 16 years. He consistently managed media issues related to rate adjustments and other day-to-day crises that may affect customer experience and the reputation of Manila Water. During the 2019 water shortage, he addressed and managed issues through extensive media relations, engagement, and public information. As Group Director of the Corporate Communications Affairs, he designed the weekly livestream of 'Balita on Wednesdays' as a vital employee tool for communication and engagement especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. He developed an in-house production team to conceptualize and produce virtual and physical campaigns and collaterals. He also built an in-house social media team to manage the different social media platforms of Manila Water. Mr. Sevilla was also responsible for developing various communication programs and tools that won more than 30 awards from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines and the International Association of Business Communications. Mr. Sevilla graduated from Mapua Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in Geology. He also completed the Management Development Program of the Asian Institute of Management.

Ninez C. Maningat - Secretary

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Corporate Secretary

Octavio Victor R. Espiritu

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee
  • Chairman of the Executive Committee
  • Chairman of the Nomination Committee
  • Chairman of the Talent and Remuneration Committee
  • Independent Director
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Roberto R. Locsin

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Chairman of Aqua Centro MWPV Corp
  • Chief Administrative Officer ( CAO )
  • Chief Operating Officer for International Business
Mr. Locsin serves as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and corporate head of Manila Water Company. Additionally, previous to his role at Manila Water Company, he was the CEO of Philippine Growth Terminals for ICTSI and led the teams in Subic and Cagayan de Oro ports. Mr. Locsin also serves as a director of the following subsidiaries that are registered in Singapore: Kenh Dong Water Holdings Pte. Ltd., Manila South East Asia Water Holdings Pte. Ltd., Manila Water Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., Manila Water South Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd., and Thu Duc Water Holdings Pte. Ltd.Mr.

Roberto V. Vasquez

Job Titles:
  • Regional Operations Group Director for VisMin, Estate Water and MWIS
Mr. Vasquez joined Manila Water in 2002 as a Cadet under the Company's Cadetship Program, and then as Senior Territory Manager in the East Zone. He then occupied roles of increasing responsibilities which further honed his leadership experience. He was heavily immersed in New Business Development, and his key achievement was the acquisition of Clark Water Corporation (Clark Water) from Veolia Water Philippines, Inc. He also led the change management initiatives, concession agreement, and the first rate-rebasing exercise for Clark Water after the acquisition. Prior to his appointment in his current role, Mr. Vasquez served as Group Director for Operations Support Services of the Company's Non-East Zone businesses. Mr. Vasquez was part of the pioneer team that sought new business opportunities through the Company's subsidiary, Manila Water Total Solutions Corp. (MWTS). He was appointed as Product Innovation and Development (PID) Manager in 2013 and was eventually promoted to PID Head in 2019. He was then promoted as the General Manager of MWTS in 2020. His involvement in the Company's innovation space enabled Manila Water to win the Ayala Innovation Excellence Award for four consecutive years, the only Company to have done so since the recognition program was established. Mr. Vasquez graduated from the University of the Philippines with a degree in Public Administration. He completed the Management Development Program of the Asia Institute of Management. He is an IXL Master Level Certified Innovation Practitioner.

Sandy A. Alipio

Job Titles:
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Member of the Board of Directors
Mr. Alipio is a senior Accounting, Financial, Audit and Risk Management Executive with 30 years of work experience in his field. He was a member of the Senior Management Executive Team in International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI). He served as Senior Vice President - Global Financial Controller and Chief Risk Officer in ICTSI. He has served as a member of the board of directors of various local and foreign subsidiaries and affiliates of ICTSI. He was recently elected as the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. Prior to his work at ICTSI, he spent a decade working for the San Francisco-based Elan Pharmaceuticals and held several positions including Vice President of BioNeurology Finance and Vice President of Internal Audit & SOX. From 2000 to 2004, Mr. Alipio was a Senior Manager for Audits and Business Advisory at KPMG LLP in San Francisco. He was with Makati-based SGV and Co. from 1994 and was seconded in Chicago back in 1997. He was also a Manager for Assurance and Business Advisory Services in 2000. Mr. Alipio is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the Philippines and in the State of California, USA. He is also a Certified Internal Auditor by the Institute of Internal Auditors. Mr. Alipio graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accountancy from the University of the Philippines (U.P.) College of Business Administration in Diliman in 1993. He placed 13th in the May 1993 CPA board exams among over 8,000 examinees.

Sherisa P. Nuesa

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Senior Board Adviser of Metro Retail Stores Group
Ms. Nuesa was a Managing Director of Ayala Corporation where she served in various senior management positions until December 2011. She was the President and a Director of the ALFM Mutual Funds Group from 2012 to 2021. She was a member of the Boards of Generika/Actimed Group from 2017 to 2019, Psi Technologies, Inc. from 2010 until 2015, and the Blackhorse Emerging Enterprises Fund (Singapore) from 2009 to 2014. She was the Chief Finance Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. from January 2009 to July 2010, the Chief Finance Officer of Manila Water Company, Inc. from January 2000 to December 2008, Group Controller and later Vice President for Commercial Centers of Ayala Land, Inc. from January 1989 to March 1999. She also served as a board member of various subsidiaries of Ayala Land Inc., and Integrated Micro-Electronics. She was also a member of the board of trustees of Manila Water Foundation, Inc. She also served as Vice Chairman and Trustee of the Institute of Corporate Directors until June 2021. Ms. Nuesa also serves as a Director of the following publicly listed companies: Far Eastern University (FEU), Integrated Micro Electronics Inc. (IMI), AC Energy, Inc. (ACEN), and Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI). She is also a director of FERN Realty Corporation, a non-listed company. Ms. Nuesa is a Senior Board Adviser of Metro Retail Stores Group (MRSGI), Board Adviser of Vicsal Development Corporation, Chairman of the Board of the Judicial Reform Initiative, and a Trustee of the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) Foundation.

Shoebe Hazel B. Caong

Job Titles:
  • Group Director
  • Chemical Engineer
Ms. Caong is a licensed Chemical Engineer and graduated with Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the Philippines. She completed, with distinction, the Management Development Program from the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), and the Advanced Management Development Program. She has represented Manila Water as a resource speaker in local and international conferences such as the Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA) International Conference and Exhibition, Toilet Board Coalition Forum, Toilet Board Coalition Board of Directors Meeting, Fecal Sludge Management Forum, and Executive Forum for Enhancing Sustainability of Urban Water Service in Asian Region. Ms. Caong joined Manila Water through its Cadetship Training Program and started her career in the East Zone Business Operations (EZBO) Group. In 2009, she was assigned to become part of the Leadership Transition Team that laid the groundwork for the start-up of Laguna AAAWater Corporation (Laguna Water). She was designated as the Business Operations Manager to set-up the Business Operations Team and spearhead the negotiations with surrounding subdivisions and open communities to help grow and expand the service area. She returned to the East Zone Operations in 2011 as the Area Business Manager for Cubao. She was later assigned as Area Business Manager for Pasig.

Silverio Benny J. Tan - Secretary

Job Titles:
  • Corporate Secretary

Valerie R. Tagana

Job Titles:
  • Group Director for Supply Chain Management