Speaker Profile: Miguel Antonio Ramos

Mr. Miguel Antonio C. Ramos is the Chairman of Aegis Manila Philippines, the world’s leading media and digital communications group. The Aegis group helps clients build consumer relationships by communicating their products and brands effectively. He is also the Chairman for ASPAC Advertising, a leading independent marketing communications company. During his stay, the agency won the Platinum Award (Best of Show) in the 2001 Philippine Araw Awards and the first Independent Agency of the Year Award 2010 from 4As Philippines. Further, he is also the President and COO of Mediaforce/Vizeum, an Aegis Media partner company.

He brings with him more than 16 years of successful management and entrepreneurial experience. Over the years, he established several new ventures, such as: Pepper Marketing, Republika Worldwide, Crush Philippines, and 141 Philippines.

Mr. Ramos earned his Bachelors degree in Economics from the University of the Philippines. He has a certificate in Internet Marketing from the University of British Columbia Continuing Studies.

Speaker Profile: Eleanor Modesto

Ms. Eleanor S. Modesto is the President of PURE Digital Communications, a pioneering strategic and creative agency that helps clients build their brands in the digital space. PURE handles some of the top brands in the country, such as: San Miguel Light, San Miguel Premium Brews, Red Horse Beer, HP Printers, and Belo Clinic, to name a few.

Prior to this, she was the CEO and Managing Director of LOWE Communications Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia. She was involved in making the agency the country’s No. 1 and most awarded agency for two decades. The agency was voted Agency of the Year twice during her tenure. She also received a Hall of Fame Award, making her the only non-Indonesian who was given this honor. Her expertise in the creative industry was developed by several other posts in companies, such as: Still Price Lintas Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia; P. T. Citra Lintas, Indonesia; Lowe Manila; and Saatchi and Saatchi Philippines.

Ms. Modesto graduated from the University of the Philippines, with a degree in Visual Communication. She graduated cum laude.

Speaker Profile: Jose Romulo Buhay

Mr. Jose Romulo N. Buhay is the President and Senior Consultant of LEAD Innovative Learning Inc. He is responsible for client services/relations, program diagnostics and development, as well as project deployment.

Prior to this, he held key executive posts at Johnson and Johnson (J&J) for 14 years, such as: Employee Communications Circle Head, Employee Relations Committee Head, Channel Manager, Training Manager, and Senior Key Account Manager.

Mr. Buhay has a Bachelors degree in Philosophy. He also completed the J&J Continuous Development Program and the J&J Management Development Program.

SPEAKER PROFILE: GREGORY H. BANZON

Mr. Gregory H. Banzon is the Vice President and General Manager of Century Canning Corporation. He was also the General Manager of RFM Corporation leading the company’s turnaround through rapid growth in sales and profits. In line with this, he was able to successfully revive the Sunkist brand and was also able to successfully launch low cost ready-to-drink milk that is currently growing its market share.

Prior to this, he was the Managing Director of Johnson & Johnson, Indonesia and a con-current Vice President for Marketing for Johnson & Johnson, ASEAN (September 2004 - January 2006). During his term, he was able to recover the market share loss during the Asian Crisis for the Johnson’s Baby brand, and made Indonesia the 10th largest Clean & Clear business of Johnson & Johnson globally.

Other executive positions he handled were: Regional Marketing In-Charge for the Johnson’s Baby brand - Johnson & Johnson, Asia Pacific (December 1999 - June 2000); Sales Director - Johnson & Johnson, Philippines (1997 - 2000); Marketing Manager - Johnson & Johnson, Philippines (1996 - 1997); and Marketing Manager - Bayer, Philippines (May 1989 - August 1995).

Mr. Banzon graduated top 10% of his class with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce major in Marketing.