Cesar G. Romero was elected as an Independent Director of the Company on August 2, 2022. 

Mr. Romero is also an Independent Director of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. and Aboitiz Power Corporation. He previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (Shell Philippines) from November 1, 2016 to November 30, 2021. He served in various local and international capacities in the Shell Group of Companies including Vice President of Shell’s Global Retail Network and Vice President for Eastern Retail Sales and Operations with jurisdiction over Southeast Asia, South Asia, and China. He was a member of the Shell Global Retail Leadership team which sets policies, strategies, annual business targets, capital allocation, and operations for Shell’s downstream retail business comprised of over 43,000 petrol stations worldwide, the largest single branded retailer in the world.

Mr. Romero holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (cum laude) from the University of the Philippines, and a master’s degree in business administration (with high distinction) from the University of Michigan.