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East West Banking Corporation Board of Directors, in its regular meeting on August 28, 2025, approved the appointment of Mr. Ramon Vicente De Vera II as Senior Vice President, Chief Business Development Officer effective October 16, 2025. Mr. De Vera is a seasoned fintech transformation strategist with over 20 years of experience spanning traditional banking, digital ventures, and emerging technologies. He joins EastWest Bank from BDO Unibank, where he led digital transformation initiatives such as branch modernization, MSME lending, and generative AI integration.
He began his career at Standard Chartered and Citibank, later taking on strategic roles at TV5 and Globe Telecom, where he drove media innovation and rural market expansion. From 2010 to 2021, he was with UnionBank, leading multiple business units and co-founded UnionDigital Bank. In 2023, he served as Strategic Advisor to Aboitiz Data Innovation, helping shape its AI and data strategy.
Mr. De Vera II holds a Philosophy degree from Ateneo de Manila University (1997) and a Master’s in Business Management from the Asian Institute of Management (2001), both earned with Dean’s List honors.
