The Philippines Management Team

As an essential part of the company's success, the management team in the Philippines works to integrate the group strategy.

Governance

Philippines Direction committee

Gilmore Rivera
Operations Director
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Catherine Galvez
Financial Manager
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Erwin Quinto
Operations Manager
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Balthazar LACHICA
Accreditation & Certification Manager
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Concepcion Pabalan
Business Development & Client Relations Manager
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The Philippines Management Team

As an essential part of the company's success, the management team in the Philippines works to integrate the group strategy.

Governance

Gilmore Rivera

Catherine Galvez

Erwin Quinto

Balthazar LACHICA

Concepcion Pabalan