Ramon heads UnionBank of the Philippines’ newly-created Platform Development unit. Here, he is responsible for delivering on a strategy to embed the banking experience into emerging ecosystem platforms, as part of the bank’s larger vision to become a technology company with banking utilities. 

Trudi Egi has had an illustrious career in the Banking Industry. He was previously with the National Development Bank and the PNG Institute of Banking & Business Management. Trudi holds a Diploma of Business Management from PNGIPA and a Diploma in International Labour Standards and Workers Rights issued by the ILO.

Trudi is currently undertaking an MBA through Torrens University. Trudi is a key driver of rural development and digital financial services in MiBank and is a member of the ALCO and EXCO management committees of the Bank.

Antonio is a financial technology expert with more than 20 years of experience in technology and online businesses, including ten years in the microfinance sector. He specializes in using disruptive technology to drive financial inclusion in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Antonio also served as a senior adviser to InfoSec Global and Ruder Innovations and advised multiple IT organizations.

Atty. Paola Sherina A. Alvarez is currently the Assistant Secretary for International Finance and Special Projects and the official Spokesperson and Head of Communications at the Department of Finance, Philippines.

Richa comes with a rich experience of 15 yrs of working in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability. She has worked across diverse industry sectors which include -Automobile, Pharma, Telecom and Financial services.

Her expertise includes conceptualising CSR programs that deploy management strengths and skill sets to deliver high impact, value driven social programmes. Her work extensively captures shared value in Healthcare, Skill Development and Digital Financial Inclusion.

Ervin Ng is an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company based out of the Singapore office, having been with the Firm since 2009. He primarily serves banking and technology clients across Asia.

Gilberto Llanto was formerly the President of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), and currently is a member of PIDS' Board of Trustees. He previously served as the Deputy Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority, Vice-President of PIDS, and Executive Director (with the rank of Assistant Secretary/Assistant Minister) of the Agricultural Credit Policy Council.

Lisette is passionate about mobile financial services and their impact on poverty alleviation. She has in-depth expertise in payments, card acquiring and issuing, and alternative payment methods having worked in Europe, Africa, and Asia and the Pacific. She is currently working as a Senior Digital Technology Specialist in the Finance Sector Group at the Asian Development Bank.