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​
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Company is composed of the following individuals:
Ricardo Nicanor N. Jacinto
Chairman of the Board
He was 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 currently also serves as a director of Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation and as an Independent Director of Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc., Etiqa Life and General Assurance Philippines, Maybank ATR Kim Eng Capital Partners, Inc., Maybank ATR Kim Eng. Securities, Inc., and Maybank Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited. He is likewise a Trustee of the Judicial Reform Initiative and the Institute of Corporate Directors (where he previously served as its Chief Executive Officer from 2013-2017). He was formerly a Managing Director of Ayala Corporation and President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Philippines. He also served as a director of Manila Water Corporation from 2011-2014. Mr. Jacinto earned his BS Business Economics magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines and holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the Harvard Business School.
Aylene Y. Sytengco
Vice Chairperson, CFO, and Treasurer
She was elected as Vice Chairperson on 17 September 2020 and as Chairman of the Finance and Investment Committee on 09 November 2021. She joined the Company as Treasurer in 2008 and has served as its Chief Financial Officer since 2013. 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 a 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.
Necisto Y. Sytengco II
Senior Vice President for Marketing Operations
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 Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Finance and Investment Committee. He joined the Company as Purchasing Officer in 2008 and was appointed as Vice President of Sales in 2010 and Senior Vice President for 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 is 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. He earned his BS Entrepreneurial Management degree cum laude from the University of Asia and the Pacific.
Gerry D. Tan
President & Chief Executive Officer
He joined the Company in January 2016 as President & Chief Executive Officer. He was first elected as director of the Company in 2016. Mr. Tan has over 30 years of experience in the chemical distribution industry in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to 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 of the China National Bluestar Corporation Group, a global frontrunner in new chemical materials. 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 Operating Officer / General Manager
He joined the Company in 2004 and has served as its Chief Operating Officer/General Manager since 2004. He was first elected as a director of the Company in March 2013. 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 35 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 in BS Chemical Engineering.
Lali Y. Sytengco
Vice President for Supply Chain
She joined the Company in 2001 and has since served as the Vice President for Supply Chain. On 17 September 2020, she was elected Director of SBS Philippines, and a member of the Executive Committee. On November 9, 2020, she was elected as a member of the Corporate Governance Committee. She is responsible for overall procurement including product sourcing, supplier relationship management and supply chain of the company. She has over 20 years of experience in the chemical procurement business. She is a graduate of the University of Sto. Tomas, with a degree in BS Medical Technology.
Helen T. de Guzman
Independent Director
She was elected as an independent director of SBS Philippines Corporation on 22 May 2019 and is also the Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee. Helen holds an Executive Master’s degree in Business Administration dean’s list from the Asian Institute of Management. She is a certified public accountant, certified internal auditor and has global certification on risk management assurance. Currently, she is an Audit Committee advisor of the Peace and Equity Foundation Inc., Independent Director of Etiga Life and General Assurance Philippines, Treasurer of Couples for Christ Global Mission Foundation, Inc. and a teaching Fellow and instructor of the Institute of Corporate Directors and the Institute of Internal Auditors Philippines, respectively. 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 seasoned chief audit executive and a former external auditor. In addition, she has work experience in senior executive positions in comptrollership, treasury and general management in various companies, including Metro Inc., Computer Information System, Inc. and the Manila Electric Company.
Roberto F. Anonas Jr.
Independent Director
He was elected as an independent director on 9 October 2017 and is also the Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee. He is currently Director and General Manager at Fujihaya Electric Corporation. He is also an Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Macay Holdings, Inc. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from IMEDE, a Management Development Institute under the University of Lausanne, Switzerland and is currently a member of the faculty of the University of Asia and the Pacific, School of Management as a lecturer in Finance and management mentor/coach and Head of the New Business Ventures Module in the Entrepreneurial Management Program. He has attended training programs in financial management, investment and universal banking with Dillon Read & Co, NYC and Dresdner Bank AG, Frankfurt and has previously held senior management and executive positions in PLDT, PCI Capital Corporation and Philippine Commercial Capital, Inc. He is also a director of Pentarch Stalwark Builders, Inc.
Geocel D. Olanday
Lead Independent Director
He was elected as an independent director on 22 June 2018. He is the Lead Independent Director and Chair of the Related Party Transaction Committee. He is a CPA, holds a Master’s 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.), a teaching Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors, and a director of the board of Star 8 Green Technology Corporation (manufacturer and distributor of Solar E-Vehicles), President of i-Home Foundation Inc. (Poverty & Socialized Housing NGO). Prior to his appointment, Mr. Olanday was a director 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, Vitacare Hospital JV, Transportation, Pest Control, etc.). In addition, he 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, Habitat for Humanity, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, the Villar Group of Companies as well as Moldex Realty Corporation and Greenfield Development Corporation.
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.
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.
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
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