Board of Directors
At SBS Philippines Corporation, we are proud to showcase our esteemed Board of Directors who guide the company's strategic direction and uphold our vision for excellence. Composed of accomplished leaders with extensive expertise in the chemical distribution industry and beyond, our board members bring a wealth of knowledge, diverse perspectives, and commitment to driving innovation and sustainable growth. Their leadership inspires SBS Philippines Corporation to continually deliver quality products and outstanding service. Explore their profiles to learn more about their achievements and dedication to steering our company into the future.
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Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Company is composed of the following individuals:
Ricardo Nicanor N. Jacinto
Chairman of the Board
Ricardo Nicanor N. Jacinto, Filipino, 64 years old, Non-Executive Director of the SBS Philippines Corporation since 2015. He is Chairman of SBS Philippines Corporation since 2020 and concurrently the Chairman of its Nomination and Remuneration Committee. He also is the Board Chairman of Maybank Capital, Inc. and Maybank Securities, Inc., a position he has held since 2020, a non-executive Director of PSE listed company, Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. since 2023 (formerly an independent director from 2015-2023), an independent director of Maybank Securities (Thailand) Public Co., Ltd. since August 2021 and Etiqa Life and General Assurance Philippines since 2019. He was formerly a Managing Director of Ayala Corporation at the time of his retirement in 2011 and a director of Manila Water Corporation from 2011-2014. He also served in various civic boards as President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity Philippines from 2010 to 2012, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Judicial Reform Initiative, and of the Institute of Corporate Directors from 2013-2017. Mr. Jacinto earned his BS Business Economics magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Harvard Business School.
Aylene Y. Sytengco
Vice Chairperson and Treasurer
Aylene Y. Sytengco, Filipino, 41 years old, Executive Director of SBS Philippines Corporation since 2008. She is the Company’s Vice Chairperson of the Board and Chairman of its Finance and Investment Committee since 2020. She is also a member of the Executive Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. She is the Company’s Treasurer since 2008. She was the company’s former Chief Financial Officer from 2013 to 2024. She currently serves as an executive director of the Company’s various affiliates. She holds a degree in BS Management of Applied Chemistry from the Ateneo De Manila University and completed her executive education from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Necisto Y. Sytengco II
Vice Chairman, Chief Operating Officer, Asst. Treasurer
Necisto Y. Sytengco II, Filipino, 40 years old, Executive Director of SBS Philippines Corporation since 2010. He is the Vice Chairman of the Company since 2020 and a member of the Executive, Corporate Governance & Sustainability, Nomination & Remuneration, and Finance & Investment Committees of the Board. On 27 June 2025, he is appointed as the Chief Operating Officer. He started in the Company as Purchasing Officer in 2008, became its VP Sales in 2010 and SVP – Marketing Operations in 2015 concurrent with his appointment as Assistant Treasurer. He also currently serves as an executive director of the Company’s various affiliates. Mr. Necisto Y. Sytengco II has more than 15 years of experience in the distribution and chemical business. He earned his BS Entrepreneurial Management Degree cum laude from the University of Asia and the Pacific.
Gerry D. Tan
President & Chief Executive Officer
Gerry D. Tan, Filipino, 58 years old, Executive Director of SBS Philippines Corporation since 2016. He joined the Company as President & Chief Executive Officer in 2016. He is the Chairman of the Executive Committee since 2020 and a member of Finance and Investment Committee of the Board. Mr. Tan has over 35 years of experience in the chemical distribution industry in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining the Company, he was Senior Adviser and General Manager of Bluestar Silicones Asia-Pacific and a Board director of Bluestar Silicones Shanghai. He led a successful career spanning key senior positions at Bluestar Silicones Asia-Pacific (2007 – 2015), Rhodia Silicones Asia-Pacific (1998-2007) and Rhone-Poulenc Philippines (1986-1998). Mr. Tan earned his BS Chemistry degree, magna cum laude, from Silliman University and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Ateneo de Manila University.
Esmeraldo A. Tepace
Chief Compliance Officer / General Manager
Esmeraldo A. Tepace, Filipino, 71 years old, Executive Directors of SBS Philippines Corporation since 2015. Mr. Tepace joined the Company in 2004 and had served as its Chief Operating Officer/General Manager since 2004. Currently, he is the Chief Compliance Officer. He is an executive director of the Company since March 5, 2015 and a member of the Executive Committee and Corporate Governance & Sustainability Committee. Prior to joining the Company, he was the Sales & Marketing executive of Baler Industrial Corporation, JY International Marketing Corporation, CAWC, Inc. and Chemphil Manufacturing Corporation. Mr. Tepace has over 40 years of experience in the chemical distribution business in the Philippines. He concurrently is an executive director of certain of the Company’s affiliates. Mr. Tepace is a member & Past President of Rotary Club of River City Marikina and Past Asst. Governor of Rotary District 3800. He earned his BS Chemical Engineering degree from Manuel L Quezon University.
Lali Y. Sytengco
Vice President for Supply Chain
Lali Y. Sytengco, Filipino, 74 years old, Executive Director of SBS Philippines Corporation since 2020. Ms. Sytengco serves as the Vice President for Supply Chain which post she has held since she joined the Company in 2001. She is responsible for global sourcing, supplier relationship management, and inventory management. She has over 20 years’ experience in the chemical and ingredients procurement business. She is a graduate of University of Sto. Tomas, with a degree in BS Medical Technology.
Helen T. de Guzman
Independent Director
Helen T. De Guzman, Filipino, 67 years old, Independent Director of SBS Philippines Corporation since 2019. Ms. De Guzman is concurrently the Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee and a member of the Related Party Transactions and the Corporate Governance & Sustainability Committees of the Board. She currently serves also as an Independent Director of Etiqa Life and General Assurance Philippines, Inc. since 2021 and is also an Independent Audit Committee member (advisor) of the Peace and Equity Foundation Inc. Ms. De Guzman has extensive years of experience on financial management, external auditing, managing risk-based internal audit activities and overseeing accounting, tax management and risk management functions. She has held various directorship positions in Miescor Builders, Inc., Customer Frontline Solutions, Inc., and the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Institute of Internal Auditors, Philippines, and the Asian Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditors. Ms. De Guzman is a seasoned chief audit executive and has held in senior executive positions in comptrollership, treasury operations and general management in various companies, which include Metro, Inc., Computer Information System, Inc. and the Manila Electric Company. Ms. De Guzman holds an Executive Master’s degree in Business Administration (EMBA) from the Asian Institute of Management. She likewise earned a certificate of specialization on “Women on Boards: Succeeding as a Corporate Director” from the Harvard Business School. Ms. De Guzman is a certified public accountant, certified internal auditor and has global certification on risk management assurance.
Roberto F. Anonas Jr.
Lead Independent Director
Roberto F. Anonas, Jr., Filipino, 69 years old, Independent Director of SBS Philippines Corporation since 2017. He is appointed as the Lead Independent Director on 27 June 2025. He is the Chairperson of the Related Party Transaction Committee since 2022 and is also a member of the Audit and Risk Oversight, the Corporate Governance & Sustainability, and Finance & Investment Committees of the Board. He is currently the Director and General Manager of Fuji Haya Electric Corporation, an electrical engineering manufacturing company. He also sits in the Boards of Fuji Haya International Corporation and Accubend, Inc. Mr. Anonas holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from IMEDE, a Management Development Institute under the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. He is currently a member of the faculty of the University of Asia and the Pacific, School of Management as Head of the New Business Ventures Module in the Entrepreneurial Management Program. He has extensive experience the field of investment banking and finance, having held senior executive posts in PLDT, PCI Capital Corporation and Philippine Commercial Capital, Inc. He was formerly an Independent Director at Macay Holdings, Inc.
Geocel D. Olanday
Independent Director
Geocel D. Olanday, Filipino, 69 years old, Independent Director of SBS Philippines Corporation since 2018. Mr. Olanday served as Lead Independent Director of the Company until 2024. He is the Chairman of the Corporate Governance & Sustainability Committee since 2022. He is a member of the Audit & Risk Oversight, the Related Party Transactions, the Finance & Investment, and Nomination & Remuneration Committees of the Board. He also is an Independent Director of PSE listed commercial bank, Philippine National Bank. Mr. Olanday currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Advisor of Amaris Global Advisory Services (HK) Ltd. and sits in the Board of i Home Foundation, Inc. He is also a Teaching Fellow at the Institute of Corporate Directors. He previously was a member of the Board of Mindoro Resources Ltd (a TSX- V listed junior mining company), real estate businesses of the Villar Group of Companies and Star 8 Green Technology Corporation, makers and distributors of solar e-vehicles. He has over 40 years’ extensive business experience in the area of strategic marketing and advertising, finance, business development, and restructuring, having held senior executive positions in Citibank NA Manila Branch, Unilever Philippines, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, the Villar Group of Companies, Moldex Realty Corporation and Greenfield Development Corporation. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Masteral degree in Business Administration from the University of the Philippines where he also obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accountancy.
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