Jason Drilon is a digital marketing and transformation leader with over 20 years of experience across corporate, agency, startup, and global brand environments. He currently heads digital marketing at ACMobility, helping drive digital transformation across the electrified mobility space and for automotive brands such as BYD and Kia. His career spans global content strategy at LEGO in Denmark, innovation and UX leadership at Havas Ortega, segment marketing at BDO Unibank, and startup leadership experience through NextPay.

Raf Del Rosario is a Marketing and Digital Advertising leader with over 17 years of experience across FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications. As Chief Commercial Officer at Adspark, he directs commercial strategy, revenue growth, and market expansion. Raf leverages a strong foundation in data and media technology to drive measurable business outcomes and high-impact partnerships. His expertise in navigating complex digital landscapes ensures Adspark’s continued leadership through innovative, cross-channel solutions and sustainable commercial growth.

With over 10 years of experience in marketing, branding, and business development, Gian Carlo Directo has a proven track record of driving growth, building strong brand identities, crafting strategic partnerships, and curating campaigns. He has worked across diverse industries, including shipping, retail, travel and tourism, and aviation, bringing a well-rounded perspective to every project. Known for his innovative mindset and results-driven approach, Gian excels at identifying opportunities and delivering impactful solutions.

Roshan Nandwani is the Head of Marketing & Commercial for Ayala Land Hospitality, where she leads marketing strategy, digital transformation, and consumer engagement across the group’s hospitality brands. With experience spanning global agencies and brand-side leadership, she focuses on connecting data, technology, and storytelling to drive commercial growth. Roshan is passionate about how brands can move beyond transactions to build deeper customer relationships that translate into loyalty, advocacy, and long-term value.

Thomas Haugan leads Asia Pacific for Bannerflow, bringing over 15 years of experience helping organizations grow across the region, from fast-growing technology companies to Fortune 500 brands. His career spans agency, client-side, and technology companies, giving him a well-rounded perspective on digital marketing for organizations at different maturity levels. He has led teams across business development, marketing and e-commerce, with a strong focus on digital marketing, content, CRM, and data-driven strategies. Known for working at the intersection of technology, analytics, and creative execution, Thomas supports organizations in building effective, scalable marketing functions and making informed decisions on what to manage in-house versus outsource.

Martin brings more than 25 years of marketing expertise across industries including IT, insurance, education, banking, and sports. He has held senior roles in both Australia and the United Kingdom, leading high-performing teams and delivering data-driven, customer focused marketing strategies. For almost five years, Martin has served as Brandwatch’s APAC Marketing Director, where he drives regional growth, strengthens brand presence, and builds meaningful connections between technology, insights, and business outcomes.

Aica Delos Santos-Relox is the Marketing Head of CHG Global Inc., leading integrated marketing campaigns for World Balance, One Up by World Balance and EasySoft. With over 20 years of experience across retail and digital ecosystems, she specializes in driving growth through data-led campaigns, performance marketing, and digital transformation. Aica is a passionate brand builder and team leader, known for creating impactful, consumer-driven marketing that delivers both strong business results and lasting brand equity.

Sharon Tanganco is the Chief Marketing Officer of Del Monte Philippines, with over 25 years of marketing leadership across FMCG, QSR, and consumer brands. She leads Del Monte’s marketing transformation and strategic agenda, accelerating brand-led growth, innovation, and portfolio performance. Previously, she held marketing leadership roles at The Coca-Cola Company, Jollibee Foods Corporation (Chowking), and ABS-CBN Corporation, where she drove business turnarounds,

Roki is a seasoned marketer of 18 years with roles in brand management and integrated marketing for Splash Corporation and Coca-Cola. His tenure as Corporate Brand Management and Sustainability Director at Globe drove company reputation across stakeholders.

From an 11-year client position, Roki assumed the role of Integration Director at Publicis Media. In 2019, he joined Dentsu to fortify strategy and research capabilities in media and creative. Currently Head of Data, Roki is dedicated to advancing agency value through data-driven and tech-enabled solutions.

Jasper is a renowned brand strategist with over 25 years of experience in managing world-class brands across diverse industries. He specialises in building contemporary brand architectures that thrive in today’s market environments and has a proven track record of unlocking sustainable growth for multinational and homegrown companies alike. He has assembled and led high-performing marketing teams in various industries such as FMCG, Broadcast Media, Fashion Retail, Hospitality, Creative agencies, and Telecom.

Joey is a seasoned marketer whose campaigns have won local and international awards. With over 10 years in the marketing industry, he has been helping companies drive their marketing and digital transformation efforts.

Previously, he was the Head of Strategic Services of AdSpark Inc, a Globe Telecom-owned digital advertising agency. There he helped numerous brands around the Philippines reach their audience on Digital. Before AdSpark, he was a Management Consultant at YCP-Solidiance where he helped multinational companies across Asia navigate their own digital transformation journeys.

Currently, he’s Associate Director of Marketing for ZALORA Group, heading their brand marketing, partnerships, and digital media efforts in the Philippines.

Gregorio Niccolo T. Anonas IV is a seasoned marketing and sales leader with over 20 years of experience in alcoholic beverages, wines, and FMCG, currently serving as Marketing Director of Emperador Distillers Inc.’s International Wine & Food Group. He manages a ₱3B portfolio that includes Carlo Rossi, Barefoot, Apothic, Carnivor, Harveys, Dark Horse, and Pik-Nik, and has a proven track record of delivering record-breaking sales, category leadership, and brand growth.

With an MBA in Finance from Loyola University New Orleans, a WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, and global experience across Diageo, Asia Brewery, Unilever, NutriAsia, and Western Union, Greg brings strategic vision, commercial acumen, and a warrior ethos to building brands, leading teams, and advancing the hospitality and restaurant industry.

With over two decades of marketing expertise in sectors like Real Estate, Retail, and Digital Publishing, Donna has emerged as a distinguished leader, rooted in Organizational Communication from the University of the Philippines Manila. As Megaworld’s Director of Marketing Communications & Development, she drives strategic growth for their Premier RFO portfolio. Her background includes impactful roles in brand marketing for Luxottica in the Philippines and Summit Media handling Digital Publishing for men’s titles such as FHM, Men’s Health and Top Gear. She also pioneered notable and high-profile events and campaigns with Singapore Press Holding (SPH) and Kingsmen Creatives during her 5-year stay in Singapore.

Denice Sy is the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc. (EBCI), the leading local cosmetics company in the Philippines.

Before joining Ever Bilena, she graduated from University of California Berkeley in 2014 where she obtained a simultaneous degree in B.S. Business Administration at the Haas School of Business and B.A. South & Southeast Asian Studies with honours. She was also a recipient of the prestigious Fashion Scholarship Fund in New York and is currently a regular columnist at Manila Bulletin.

Amidst the pandemic, she and her team successfully launched four new brands, namely Hello Glow, Ever Organics, Spotlight Cosmetics, and Hyaloo in order to augment declining sales from the company’s core mass colour cosmetics business particularly Ever Bilena.

She handles the modern trade, e-commerce and direct selling channels for EBCI.

Sonia Ching Pascual leads Marketing Strategy, Communications, and Product Marketing, aligning corporate narrative, customer experience, and commercial innovation with business objectives. A customer champion, she is driven by purpose—believing meaningful work and good business should create positive, inclusive impact. She builds trust through clarity and coherence, turning complex propositions into credible, customer centric initiatives that strengthen financial confidence in an increasingly divided and fast‐moving market.

Mark Joseph Sarmiento is the Business Unit Head at Galderma Philippines, leading the iconic Cetaphil brand. With over two decades of experience across the USA, China, and Southeast Asia, he has spearheaded growth for global giants like Abbott, Mondelez, and Sanofi. A strategic visionary, Mark blends traditional marketing fundamentals with digital innovation to drive business impact. He is a dedicated mentor committed to elevating Filipino marketing talent and transforming bold ideas into world-class brand stories.

Carlo Pagulayan is an Assistant Director of Business Consulting at Globe Business. A passionate advocate for business transformation, Carlo specializes in integrating technology and communication systems to optimize organizational processes. He is a dedicated proponent of digital adoption as a vital tool for maintaining a competitive edge in today’s evolving market. Leveraging extensive expertise in technological innovation, Carlo focuses on delivering strategic insights that drive operational efficiency and long-term business growth.

Currently serving as Marketing, Communications and Brand Experience Director of Golden ABC, Gino Cruz oversees integrated marketing, communications and loyalty programs for some of the Philippines’ most recognizable fashion brands, including Penshoppe, Oxygen, Forme, Memo, Regatta, and BOCU. His career spans across regional retail, FMCG, and advertising, highlighted by 11 years at H&M where he held both country and Southeast Asia leadership roles in marketing, media, and loyalty. He also brings marketing experience from L’Oréal and Unilever, complemented by agency experience at JWT and BBDO.

Geli is an experienced digital marketer with a decade of professional experience in growing brands for Filipinos and the SEA market. She has led award-winning campaigns with her stints at the Philippines’ top advertising and media agencies.

She now leads the marketing team of GoTyme Bank, a collaboration between the Gokongwei Group and multi-country digital bank Tyme, which amassed 5M onboarded customers within 2 years since its commercial launch.

Prior to joining GoTyme, she was involved in product development and led acquisition programs of fintech startups such as GCash and Tonik.

Dennis Perez is a leading voice in the shift toward Social-First Marketing. As the Head of Marketing for Beauty & Wellbeing Philippines, he is re-engineering the traditional marketing playbook into a model where culture, technology, and commerce converge. His perspective shapes the Marketing Transformation agenda across Greater Asia, covering Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea. In this regional capacity, Dennis is an advocate for the strategic integration of AI and community-led world building—not just as tools, but as a means to ensure brands contribute to the culture they live in. What makes Dennis’s approach a bit different is his background. He’s a licensed Chemical Engineer with the soul of a film critic, so he tends to look at creativity through a lens of systems and logic. This duality allows him to apply analytical rigor to the creative process, treating data as the framework and narrative as the final, essential craft. For Dennis, the goal isn’t just to build brands that are seen; it’s to build brands that possess the substance to truly matter.

Phil Tiongson has more than 25 years of experience in the field of strategic media planning, analytics, and data. Currently the General Manager for Mx and Data Science at HAVAS Ortega, he is tasked to ensure that the local teams are equipped with the technology and data resources needed to optimize consumers’ media experiences to build meaningful brands. Prior to HAVAS Ortega, he was with McCann Worldgroup Philippines, IPG Mediabrands, Mediacom and Zenithoptimedia in Singapore, and McCann Erickson in Vietnam.

Rosebel is the Head of Marketing & Commercial for Exclusive Cars International Holdings, the licensee of Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty in the Philippines. From being a software engineer to a marketing manager, she has discovered the realms of both business and technology. Working in the car rental industry for the past three years, she is now dedicated to becoming a thought leader in travel and transportation.

Janelle Jacinto is a senior brand and marketing leader with experience across energy companies, consumer goods, and retail. She has led brand strategy, communications, PR, and influencer ecosystems, driving integrated campaigns that build trust and commercial impact. Known for sharpening positioning and translating insight into growth, she focuses on making complex businesses relatable and future-ready—bringing a practical, purpose-led lens to the evolving marketing landscape across traditional and digital platforms.

Joepy Libo-on is a full-time marketer and Head of Brand Marketing at HONOR Philippines, with over 11 years of experience in 360 marketing strategy and execution. She founded Marketing Guardian PH in 2024, a business training and consultancy firm that empowers brands and professionals through tailored learning and strategic support. Outside of work, Joepy is a passionate aerialist, pursuing this as creative outlet that keep her inspired and grounded beyond the corporate world.

Anthony is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Malayan Insurance, the Philippines’ largest non-life insurer. Prior to Malayan, he held various leadership roles across marketing and digital strategy. He brings a wealth of experience from companies like AXA Philippines, Globe Telecom, KonsultaMD, and Friesland Campina. Throughout his career, he has honed his expertise in Business Development, Brand Marketing, Trade Marketing, and Digital Strategy.

Rei Fortes is a Regional Journalist for UpTech Media who covers the latest insights and enterprise technology trends across six areas, including AI, CX, Cybersecurity, Data, E-Commerce, and Fintech in the APAC region. He is responsible for publishing original stories and speaking with tech leaders across the region to help propel the ever-evolving understanding of technology in creating future-ready organisations. Rei holds a Bachelor of Media Communications (Journalism) from La Trobe University in Australia.

Sharona Nicole P. Semilla is a Regional Journalist at MARKETECH APAC, covering marketing, advertising, and business developments with a strong focus on Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific region. With a background in journalism and corporate communications, she specialises in shaping clear, balanced editorial narratives from complex brand and stakeholder stories, guided by newsroom rigour and regional insight.

Chito Bauzon is a senior marketing leader with nearly 25 years of experience across banking, retail, manufacturing, and international branding agencies. He currently serves as Vice President and Head of Stakeholder Management and Marketing Services at Maybank Philippines, where he oversees enterprise marketing, corporate communications, and service quality management.

At Maybank, he led the integrated marketing strategy for the relaunch of the M2U banking app, orchestrating cross-channel campaigns, customer education, branch activation, and stakeholder communications to accelerate adoption and strengthen the bank’s digital platform.

Prior to this, at SM Supermalls, he led the rebranding of SM Cares into one of the Philippines’ most recognized CSR platforms, spearheading nationwide sustainability, inclusion, and disaster risk resilience initiatives for key stakeholders. These programs strengthened brand trust, reinforced SM’s business relevance, and earned multiple local and international recognitions, including the Anvil Awards, Dragons of Asia Awards, the International Council of Shopping Centers Awards, and the Global CSR Awards.

He began his career in branding agencies in the Kingdom of Bahrain and later held marketing leadership roles at SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation.

An alumnus of the University of Santo Tomas, Chito combines strategic direction with hands-on execution across integrated marketing, brand growth, stakeholder engagement, and customer-centered leadership.

Marx has worn many hats throughout the years, each one adding a unique layer to his expertise. An engineering graduate, he started from supply chain planning then transitioned to commercial IT to pursue his passion for innovation. After some time, he moved to sales handling digital commerce and was instrumental in growing the company’s e-commerce. Most recently, he is now leading the Digital team of Mega Prime Foods Inc., driving innovation and ensuring digital and technology to enhance business goals.

Samantha is a Certified Digital Marketing Professional with over 25 years of experience in branding, communications, and digital strategy. She currently leads digital and reputation strategies for 13 properties at Megaworld Hotels and Resorts. Her work has earned her awards such as the 2020 Most Outstanding Marketing Leader and a 2023 Silver ANVIL. A sought–after speaker, she actively supports industry innovation through the Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines and global conferences. 

Moshe Baldo is the E-commerce Head at Monde Nissin, the leading Philippine food and beverage company behind iconic brands like Lucky Me!, SkyFlakes, and Fita. He leads digital commerce strategy across key online marketplaces. With experience in driving brand growth through both online and offline channels, he integrates e-commerce with broader commercial and brand strategies. He leverages performance marketing, platform optimization, and data-driven decision-making to scale sustainably, positioning e-commerce as a key driver of omnichannel growth and innovation.

Ace Ballesteros is Assistant Vice President for Creative Content at Nestlé Philippines. He has led award-winning campaigns that embed iconic brands into culture, earning accolades from The One Show, Clio, APAC Effies, and Kidlat Awards. Formerly a Creative Director in top Philippine agencies, his work has been featured at Cannes Lions. A champion of innovation, Ace pushes boundaries in branded content, gaming, and influencer marketing to keep Nestlé’s communications bold, relevant, and future-facing.

Ray is the Marketing Director at PepsiCo, spearheading the growth and consumer centricity agenda for iconic brands like Mountain Dew, Pepsi, Gatorade and Sting. Prior to PepsiCo, Ray has bult extensive brand building experience in NESTLE and P&G, with a background in regional portfolio management for Asia Pacific markets and local brand operations.

Tiffany Batungbacal is the Assistant Vice President leading the Adventure Portfolio of Primer Group of Companies. She is a seasoned retailer and problem solver who brings value-added change to the organisation.

She is a team player who is self-motivated and goal-oriented with almost 20 years of experience in Retail, Advertising, Brand Management and Marketing handling both local multiconcept stores and global brands for distribution such as R.O.X., Grind, Columbia, TNF, Salomon, Quiksilver, Roxy, DC, FOX, Billabong, etc.

She has a proven track record in turning businesses around and improving profitability by understanding consumer behaviour, negotiating with principals, developing well-curated and efficient merchandise mix, rolling out strategic marketing initiatives and strategic expansion to ensure growth at managed risk.

A seasoned executive with over 20 years of global experience, this leader has held senior management and sales roles across Europe and Southeast Asia. With a proven track record in multi-channel development and P&L ownership, they have driven growth for multinationals in banking, telecommunications, and e-commerce. Deeply versed in APAC business practices, they prioritize team-oriented cultures and diverse perspectives, combining data-driven operational planning with a passion for relationship management to deliver measurable business impact.

Karla Banua is the Sales Director for Advertising, APAC at Rakuten Viber. With over 19 years of professional experience in media, Karla has worked across various platforms, including television, on-site activations, and digital channels. Since joining Rakuten Viber in 2019, she has been leading collaborations and driving brand initiatives to deliver impactful campaigns.

Bernard is the Managing Partner of Truelogic Inc, one of the pioneer digital marketing and consulting agencies in the Philippines and services several of the country’s most recognized and respected brands. He chairs the SEO and Analytics courses for the Certified Digital Marketer’s program, is an instructor at the Digital Marketing Institute, and is a featured speaker for digital marketing events in the country. His web experience spans 28 years.

Jason Yong is a visionary CEO and founder of Unicom Marketing, with over 15 years of experience in strategic event management. He has been an award-winning entrepreneur, consumer journey specialist, and audience scientist. His journey in the activation industry is marked by an unwavering commitment to transforming ideas into experiential campaigns and tailoring consumer journeys based on comprehensive data analysis.

Under Jason’s leadership, Unicom Marketing doesn’t just use marketing technology to improve activation; they’re also actively involved in developing it. The team is currently working on innovative tools like beacon crowd measurement, facial analytics, and AI-powered content management systemdesigned specifically for DOOH.

Jason leads efforts to make the industry eco-friendlier by focusing on two key areas: creating environmentally friendly mobile event spaces and developing advanced marketing tools that are gentle on the environment. He is currently working on a project to swap generators with solar and battery power, aiming to reduce both the environmental footprint and power consumption of these mobile event spaces.

Jason is outgoing and fun-loving nature extends to his approach to work. His innovative thinking and commitment to green initiatives not only drive Unicom Marketing’s technological advancements but also contribute to the enjoyable and unforgettable experiences the company delivers.

Wence Wenceslao is the Senior Global Digital Lead at Unilever Beauty & Wellbeing, driving AI-powered marketing transformation across multiple markets. With 15 years of digital experience, she leads initiatives in Beauty Tech, GenAI, and data-driven content supply chains, delivering both operational efficiency and creative excellence. Her work has scaled AI adoption globally, boosting content volume, cutting costs, and improving brand equity. A sought-after thought leader, Wence regularly speaks on AI, customer engagement, and digital innovation.