Directors & Officers

We are thrilled to introduce you to the dedicated individuals leading our chemical distribution company. Our team, which is made up of seasoned professionals with various backgrounds in the chemical business, is dedicated to providing our customers with top-notch goods and outstanding service. We invite you to explore their profiles below, learn about their accomplishments, and understand their vision for SBS Philippines Corporation's future.

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SBS Board Charter

Revised Board Charter 17 Dec 2024

SBS Boarding Charter 27 March 2018

SBS Board Charter Amended March 2021

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Company is composed of the following individuals:

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, 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. Concurrently, she is the Company’s Treasurer since 2008 and Chief Financial Officer since 2013. She also 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, 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. 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, 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, 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, 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, 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., 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, Filipino, 69 years old, Independent Director of SBS Philippines Corporation since 2018. Mr. Olanday formerly served as the Lead Independent Director of the Company since 2019. He is currently 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.

Management Team And Executives

The day to day operations of the Company are entrusted to the Officers and Senior Executive responsible for the different functions of the Company. The following are the Officers and Senior Executives of the Company.

You may find more information of our directors and officers in the link below

Board of Directors and Officers Profile

SBS Board Charter

Revised Board Charter 17 Dec 2024

SBS Boarding Charter 27 March 2018

SBS Board Charter Amended March 2021

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Company is composed of the following individuals:

He was first elected as a non-executive director of the Company on 15 July 2015. On 17 September 2020, he was elected as the Chairman of the Board of the Company, and as the Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee on 09 November 2020. He is likewise the Chairman of the Board and Independent Director of Maybank Capital, Inc. and Maybank Securities, Inc. He is also currently a Director of Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc., Etiqa Life and General Assurance Philippines and Maybank Securities (Thailand) Public Co., Ltd. He was formerly a Managing Director of Ayala Corporation, President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity Philippines and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD). He served as a director of Manila Water Corporation and the Social Housing Finance Corporation. He was formerly a Trustee of the Judicial Reform Initiative and the Institute of Corporate Directors. 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.

She was first elected as Vice Chairperson on 17 September 2020 and as Chairman of the Finance and Investment Committee on 09 November 2021. She is also a member of the Executive Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. She joined the Company as Treasurer in 2008 and has served as its Chief Financial Officer since 2015. She is responsible for the day to day management of the financial affairs of the Corporation which covers accounting, financing & treasury, budget & financial planning and investment management. She was first elected as director of the Company in 2008. She also currently serves as an executive director (Director & Treasurer) of the corporations owned by the Sytengco Family which includes Anesy Holdings Corporation, ADZ On Wheels Corporation, Aneco Philippines Holdings Corporation, Anase Holdings Corporation, Baler Industrial Corporation, Canon Philippines Holdings Corporation, Sytengco Enterprises Corporation, Seren Philippines Corporation and ULife Corporation. She holds a degree in BS Management of Applied Chemistry from the Ateneo De Manila University.

He was first elected as Vice Chairman on 17 September 2020. He is also a member of the following Board Committees: Executive Committee, Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and Finance and Investment Committee. He joined the Company as Purchasing Officer in 2008 and was appointed as VP Sales in 2010 and SVP – Marketing Operations in 2015 and Assistant Treasurer on 9 July 2015. He is responsible for planning and implementing sales and marketing programs of the Company. He also currently serves as the Chairman of Anesy Holdings Corporation, and an executive director (Director & Vice President) of the corporations owned by the Sytengco Family which includes Aneco Philippines Holdings Corporation, Berny Philippines Holdings Corporation, Selec Holdings Corporation, Tamni Holdings Corporation, and ULife Corporation. 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.

He joined the Company in January 2016 as President & Chief Executive Officer. He was first elected as director of the Company in 2016 and as Chairman of the Executive Committee on 17 September 2020 and a member of the Finance and Investment Committee. Mr. Tan has over 35 years of experience in the chemical distribution industry in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region. Prior his appointment in 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 Siliman University and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Ateneo de Manila University.

He joined the Company in 2004 and has served as its Chief Operating Officer/General Manager since 2004. He was first elected as director of the Company in March 5, 2015 and is also a member of the Executive Committee. On 22 June 2022, Mr. Tepace was elected as member of the Corporate Governance and 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 also currently serves as President of the following corporations owned by the Sytengco Family: ADZ on Wheels Corporation; Aneco Industries Corporation, Baler Industrial Corporation, Sytengco Enterprises Corporation, Seren Philippines Corporation and ULife Corporation. Mr. Tepace graduated from Manuel L Quezon University with a degree on BS Chemical Engineering.

She joined the Company in 2001 and has since served as the VP for Purchasing. She was first elected as director of the Company and a member of the Executive Committee on 17 September 2020. She is responsible for overall procurement including product sourcing, supplier relationship management and supply chain of the company. She has over 20 years’ experience in chemical procurement business. She is a graduate of University of Sto. Tomas, with a degree in BS Medical Technology.

She was first elected as independent director of SBS Philippines Corporation on 22 May 2019 and is the Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee and a member of the Related Party Transactions Committee and the Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committee. Helen holds an Executive Master’s degree in Business Administration (EMBA) dean’s list from the Asian Institute of Management. She likewise obtained a certificate program on “Women on Boards: Succeeding as a Corporate Director” from the Harvard Business School. She is a certified public accountant, certified internal auditor and has global certification on risk management assurance. Currently, she is the independent member of the Audit Committee of the Peace and Equity Foundation Inc., independent director of Etiqa Life and General Assurance Philippines, Treasurer of Couples for Christ Global Mission Foundation, Inc. and a teaching Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors Philippines. Previously she held 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. Helen is a former chief audit executive and external auditor. In addition, she has held senior management positions in various companies such as the Metro, Inc., Computer Information System, Inc. and the Manila Electric Company.

He was elected as independent director on 9 October 2017 and is the Chairperson of the Related Party Transaction Committee since 22 June 2022. He is also a member of the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee, the Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committee, and the Finance and Investment Committee. He is currently Director and General Manager at Fuji Haya Electric Corporation, an electrical engineering manufacturing company. He is also member of the boards Fuji Haya International Corporation and Accubend, Inc. He 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 had extensive banking and telecommunications experience having held Senior Management and Executive positions in PLDT, PCI Capital Corporation and Philippine Commercial Capital, Inc. He was formerly an Independent Director at Macay Holdings, Inc.

He was elected as independent director on 22 June 2018, Lead Independent Director since 22 May 2019 and Chairperson of the Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committee since 22 June 2022. He is also a member of the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee, the Related Party Transactions Committee, the Finance and Investment Committee, and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. He is a CPA, holds a Masteral degree in Business Administration from the University of the Philippines where he also graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accountancy. He is concurrently the CEO and Chief Advisor of Amaris Global Advisory Services (HK) Ltd. (Corporate Restructuring, Business Development & Financial Advisory; Transportation, Real Estate, ICT, etc.), one of the most active and effective teaching fellows of the Institute of Corporate Directors, where until recently he also served as a member of the Board of Trustees. His past engagements include being a director of the Board of Mindoro Resources Ltd (a TSX- V listed junior mining company) and several subsidiaries of the Villar Group Real Estate businesses (Camella, Brittany, Crown Asia, Star Mall, Golden Haven, MGS Construction, Primewater, Planet Cable (now part of the Streamtech group), Vitacare Hospital JV, Metro Express Transportation, Environet Pest Control, Globalland Property Management, etc.), furthermore, he previously was a non-executive director of the board of Star 8 Green Technology Corporation (developer, manufacturer, and distributor of Solar E-Vehicles). Mr. Olanday has over 40 years of work experience in senior executive positions in General Management, Finance, Marketing and Strategy & Business Development in various companies which include among others: Citibank NA, Unilever Philippines, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, the Villar Group of Companies as well as Moldex Realty Corporation and Greenfield Development Corporation. His advocacies include stints as COO of Habitat for Humanity, and President of i-Home Foundation Inc – both of which are Poverty and Socialized Housing NGOs.

Management Team And Executives

You may find more information of our directors and officers in the link below

Board of Directors and Officers Profile

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Company is composed of the following individuals:

Management Team And Executives

You may find more information of our directors and officers in the link below

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SBS Board Charter​

Board of Directors

Ricardo Nicanor N. Jacinto

Chairman of the Board

Aylene Y. Sytengco

Vice Chairperson and Treasurer

Necisto Y. Sytengco II

Vice Chairman, Chief Operating Officer, Asst. Treasurer

Gerry D. Tan

President & Chief Executive Officer

Esmeraldo A. Tepace

Chief Compliance Officer / General Manager

Lali Y. Sytengco

Vice President for Supply Chain

Helen T. de Guzman

Independent Director

Roberto F. Anonas Jr.

Lead Independent Director

Geocel D. Olanday

Independent Director

Management Team And Executives

Ricardo Nicanor N. Jacinto

Chairman

Necisto Y. Sytengco II

Vice Chairman, SVP Marketing Operations & Assistant Treasurer

Aylene Y. Sytengco

Vice Chairperson, CFO, and Treasurer

Gerry D. Tan

President and CEO

Esmeraldo A. Tepace

EVP and COO

Lali Y. Sytengco

VP Supply Chain

Christine P. Base

Corporate Secretary

Monina Jane Nazal

Chief Information Officer and Compliance Officer

Aileen Lou G. Codamon

AVP Controller

Sabrina Adamelle Poon – Sytengco

Investor Relations Officer

Emerson P. Paulino

Chief Audit Executive and Chief Risk Officer

Jose Ma. Jason J. Francisco

Data Privacy Officer

SBS Board Charter​

Board of Directors

Ricardo Nicanor N. Jacinto

Chairman of the Board

Aylene Y. Sytengco

Vice Chairperson, CFO, and Treasurer

Necisto Y. Sytengco II

Senior Vice President for Marketing Operations

Gerry D. Tan

President & Chief Executive Officer

Esmeraldo A. Tepace

Chief Operating Officer / General Manager

Lali Y. Sytengco

Vice President for Supply Chain

Helen T. de Guzman

Independent Director

Roberto F. Anonas Jr.

Independent Director

Geocel D. Olanday

Lead Independent Director

Management Team And Executives

Ricardo Nicanor N. Jacinto

Chairman

Necisto Y. Sytengco II

Vice Chairman, SVP Marketing Operations & Assistant Treasurer

Aylene Y. Sytengco

Vice Chairperson, CFO, and Treasurer

Gerry D. Tan

President and CEO

Esmeraldo A. Tepace

SBS Board Charter

SBS Board Charter

SBS Board Charter