Leadership Team

Board of Directors

The Company believes that adhering to good corporate governance principles begins with the Board of Directors. The Board conducts itself with utmost honesty and integrity in the discharge of its duties, functions, and responsibilities. The Board is vital in setting the ethical tone of the Company, not only by its own actions, but also in appointing and overseeing key executives and management. The functions of the Board of Directors are laid down in the Manual of Corporate Governance and Board Charter. Below are the Members of the Board for 2026-2027.
Enrique M. Aboitiz
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
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Cesar G. Romero
VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD / INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
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Erramon I. Aboitiz
DIRECTOR
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Sabin M. Aboitiz
DIRECTOR / PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Ana Maria Aboitiz Delgado
DIRECTOR
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Luis Miguel O. Aboitiz
DIRECTOR
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Pier Luigi Sigismondi
LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
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Peter D. Maquera
INDPENDENT DIRECTOR
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Eric Ramon O. Recto
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
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Board Committees

2026 - 2027
GOVERNANCE, COMPENSATION, AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS COMMITTEE

The Governance, Compensation, and Related Party Transactions Committee represents the Board in its oversight in strengthening AEV’s corporate governance framework and promoting transparency, accountability, and fairness in the conduct of the Company’s affairs. It ensures that related party transactions are properly reviewed and conducted on an arm’s-length basis, and performs the functions of the Nomination and Compensation Committee.

Below are the members of the Governance, Compensation, and Related Party Transactions Committee for 2026 - 2027:

Pier Luigi Sigismondi
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE
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Cesar G. Romero
MEMBER
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Peter D. Maquera
MEMBER
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Sabin M. Aboitiz
MEMBER
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Enrique M. Aboitiz
MEMBER
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Connie G. Chu
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
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Santanina Apolinaria B. Castro
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
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AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee serves as the Board’s representative in overseeing audit-related matters, ensuring transparency, accountability, robust financial governance, and compliance with regulatory reporting requirements for all business units across the Group. Composed primarily of Independent Directors, including its Chairman, the Committee upholds objectivity and independent oversight.

Below are the members of the Board Audit Committee for 2026 - 2027:

Cesar G. Romero
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE
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Pier Luigi Sigismondi
MEMBER
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Peter D. Maquera
MEMBER
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Erramon I. Aboitiz
MEMBER
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Mariane M. Nacional
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
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RISK, RESILIENCE, AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

The Risk, Resilience, and Sustainability Committee provides focused Board oversight of AEV’s enterprise risk management, resilience, reputation, and sustainability agenda. The inclusion of sustainability in the Committee’s mandate reflects the Company’s evolving approach to governance—treating sustainability as an integral part of risk oversight, long-term resilience, and responsible value creation. Through this expanded role, the Committee helps ensure that AEV’s risk management framework remains robust, forward-looking, and aligned with the Group’s strategic objectives.

Below are the members of the Board Risk, Resilience and Sustainability Committee for 2026 - 2027:

Pier Luigi Sigismondi
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE
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Cesar G. Romero
MEMBER
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Peter D. Maquera
MEMBER
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Eric Ramon O. Recto
MEMBER
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Sabin M. Aboitiz
MEMBER
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Jose Emmanuel U. Hilado
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
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Ana Margarita N. Hontiveros-Malvar
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
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Connie G. Chu
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
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TECHNOLOGY, AI, AND CYBER SECURITY COMMITTEE

The Technology, AI, and Cyber Security Committee provides focused Board oversight of AEV’s technology, AI, and cyber security agenda. Its expanded scope from the former Cyber and Information Security Committee reflects AEV’s evolving Techglomerate role and a more integrated governance approach to technology enablement, responsible AI, cyber resilience, and the protection of the Group’s digital assets and information infrastructure.

Below are the members of the Board Technology, Al, and Cyber Security Committee for 2026 - 2027:

Peter D. Maquera
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE
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Cesar G. Romero
MEMBER
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Luis Miguel O. Aboitiz
MEMBER
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Pier Luigi Sigismondi
MEMBER
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Ana Maria Aboitiz Delgado
MEMBER
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Jose Emmanuel U. Hilado
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
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Wolfgang Merkt
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee assists the Board in overseeing the Company's day-to-day operations of the Company. The Committee ensures agility in the management of the Company and in strategic decision-making, and compliance with the Company's governance policies, during the intervening period between Board meetings. Due to the monthly Board meetings in 2025, no Executive Committee meetings were held.

Below are the members of the Executive Committee for 2026 - 2027:

Sabin M. Aboitiz
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE
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Cesar G. Romero
MEMBER
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Enrique M. Aboitiz
MEMBER
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Pier Luigi Sigismondi
MEMBER
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Luis Miguel O. Aboitiz
MEMBER
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Jose Emmanuel U. Hilado
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
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Connie G. Chu
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
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John Rubio
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
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Business Unit Heads

Danel Aboitiz
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ABOITIZPOWER
Ana Maria Aboitiz Delgado
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, UNIONBANK
Tristan Roberto C. Aboitiz
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ABOITIZ FOODS
Cosette V. Canilao
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ABOITIZ INFRACAPITAL
Rafael Fernandez de Mesa
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ABOITIZ LAND

AEV Corporate Service Unit Heads

Sabin M. Aboitiz
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Jose Emmanuel U. Hilado
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CORPORATE INFORMATION OFFICER, AND CHIEF RISK OFFICER
Connie G. Chu
CHIEF LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CORPORATE SECRETARY, AND DATA PROTECTION OFFICER
John Rubio
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
David Jude Sta. Ana
CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
Maria Veronica So
GROUP TREASURER
Mary Geraldine Onganon
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OF STAFF
Ana Margarita Hontiveros-Malvar
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF REPUTATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER
Samel Aboitiz
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, AEV FINANCE
Charmaine Rose Valmonte
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER
Joseph Tugonon
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, TAX ADVISORY & COMPLIANCE
Beverly Tolentino
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, CONTROLLER
Santanina Apolinaria Castro
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, PEOPLE
Wolfgang Merkt
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Mark Velasquez
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF INVESTMENTS AND CORPORATE FINANCE

Board Secretariat

Connie G. Chu
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER / CORPORATE SECRETARY / DATA PROTECTION OFFICER
Mailene M. De La Torre
VICE PRESIDENT / ASSISTANT CORPORATE SECRETARY
Sammy Dave A. Santos
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT / ASSISTANT CORPORATE SECRETARY
Kerty Anne Francine A. Ybanez
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