By Alena Mae S. Flores – June 27, 2023, 6:50 pm
from manilastandard.net

Power retailer Manila Electric Co. on Tuesday announced management changes effective July 1 to streamline operations and improve services to consumers.

Meralco said in a statement its board approved on June 26 the appointment of businessman Manuel Pangilinan as chairman and chief executive, from chairman, president and chief executive.

The board also appointed Ronnie Aperocho as executive vice president and chief operating officer from senior vice president and networks head.

“This is part of the changes in designation aligned with Meralco’s goal to streamline its operations. Mr. Pangilinan continues to lead Meralco as its chairman and CEO while Mr. Aperocho will oversee the day-to-day operations of the distribution utility following his promotion to executive vice president and chief operating officer,” Meralco spokesman Joe Zaldarriaga said.

Ferdinand Geluz was promoted to SVP and chief revenue officer and officer-in-charge of the subsidiary businesses from being first vice president and chief commercial officer of customer retail services

Froilan Savet was named FVP and head of networks from vice president and network planning and design head.

Other new appointees include Charina Padua as FVP and customer retail services head from VP and head and commercial operations head and Maria Luisa Alvendia as FVP and chief supply chain officer from FVP, chief of staff of the president and chief executive and supply chain advisor.

Jose Ronald Valles was also named FVP and regulatory affairs and DU regulatory management head from FVP and regulatory management office head.

Edgardo Carasig is now FVP and human resources head from FVP and chief human resource officer and corporate services head.

Meanwhile, Redel Domingo was appointed as FVP and MPower Inc. head and Arnel Paciano Casanova as SVP and chief external and government affairs officer.

Andrew Jason Tan was appointed VP and DU business development office head, while Anthony Matthew Co will become VP and business development officer effective July 16, 2023.

Meralco is the country’s biggest power retailer with over 7.6 million customers in its franchise area.

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