Kevin Andrew L. Tan
Director and Chairman
Mr. Kevin Andrew L. Tan was appointed as Chairman of the Company in March 2022. Concurrently, he is the Director/Executive Director of Megaworld Corporation. He is also the President, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of Alliance Global Group, Inc., President and CEO of MREIT, Inc. and a Director of Empire East Land Holdings, Inc., Emperador Inc. and Global-Estate Resorts, Inc., all of which are publicly-listed companies. He is also a Director of Eastwood Cyber One Corporation, Uptown Cinemas, Inc., Megaworld Central Properties Inc., Twin Lakes Corporation, Megaworld Land, Inc., Townsquare Development, Inc., Emperador Distillers, Inc., Alliance Global Brands, Inc., Anglo Watsons Glass, Inc., Yorkshire Holdings, Inc., The Bar Beverage, Inc., Emperador Brandy, Inc., and New Town Land Partners, Inc. He is also the Chairman of Megaworld Foundation, Inc. and the Chairman and President of Infracorp Development, Inc. and Agile Digital Ventures, Inc. Mr. Tan obtained his Bachelor of Arts Major in Humanities with Professional Certificate in Management from the University of Asia and the Pacific.
Dr. Andrew L. Tan
Director
Dr. Andrew L. Tan was appointed as a Director of the Company in 2008. A visionary in the real estate industry, he pioneered the live-work-play-learn concept through the development of integrated township communities — an innovation that played a key role in driving the growth of the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector in the Philippines.
He is the Chairman of Alliance Global Group, Inc., the parent company of Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc. Alliance Global Group, Inc. is one of the country’s largest conglomerates, with diversified interests in property development, food and beverage manufacturing and distribution, quick-service restaurants, and integrated tourism development.
Dr. Tan also serves as Chairman and CEO of Megaworld Corporation, a leading real estate developer, and chairs the boards of its subsidiaries: Global-Estate Resorts, Inc., Empire East Land Holdings, Inc., and Suntrust Properties, Inc., which specializes in the development of tourism estates and affordable to mid-income residential communities.
He is the Chairman of Emperador Inc., a publicly listed global company recognised as a leading integrated manufacturer, bottler, and distributor of brandy, Scotch whisky, and other alcoholic beverages, with operations in the Philippines, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Mexico.
He is also the Vice-Chairman and Treasurer of Golden Arches Development Corporation and Golden Arches Realty Corporation, and a Director and Treasurer of The Andresons Global, Inc.
Dr. Tan graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of the East. In 2011, the University conferred upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa, in recognition of his achievements and contributions to nation-building.
Nilo Thaddeus P. Rodriguez
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Nilo Thaddeus P. Rodriguez was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on 1 June 2024. Previously, he held the position of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). As CSO, he led the finance, corporate planning, procurement, engineering/facilities management, hotel finance operations and construction-project management teams. He has held various finance leadership roles over his more than thirty (30)-year career. This includes around a decade in
Japan with Delta Air Lines (formerly Northwest Airlines) and Hilton Nagoya. Prior to joining the Company, he was Chief Financial Officer and Compliance Officer at Philippine Airlines. He was part of the core leadership team that created and executed the network, fleet, financial and business restructuring plan that culminated in PAL’s successful emergence from US Chapter 11 proceedings in New York on 31 December 2021. He also worked at Benguet Corporation, Accenture and SGV & Co. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Accountancy from the University of the Philippines Diliman and became a Certified Public Accountant in 1990. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Business Management from the Asian Institute of Management.
Atty. Ma. Georgina A. Alvarez
Executive Director
Atty. Ma. Georgina Alvarez was appointed as Executive Director of the Company on 1 June 2024. From November 2018 to the present, she served as Chief Legal Consultant of Megaworld Corporation. In November 2011 to August 2018, she served as the Company’s Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer, overseeing the following corporate functional areas: Legal Compliance, Tax Compliance and Special Projects, Corporate Compliance and Contracts, Litigation and Labor, Labor Relations, Payroll, Compensation and Benefits, Information System, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Industrial Relations and Organizational Development. Atty. Alvarez served as Senior Vice President for Legal & Corporate Services of Global-Estates Resort, Inc. in 2011. She was Senior Vice President for Legal & Corporate Services for CJH Development Corporation from 1998 to 2008. Atty. Alvarez started her career with Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices as a litigation lawyer from 1995-1998. Atty. Alvarez obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce Major in Economics and Marketing from Saint Louis University. She graduated second in rank from the San Beda College of Law and earned with distinction her Masters in Management Major in Industrial Relations at the University of the Philippines.
Enriqueto Leonardo M. Soriano
Independent Director
Prof. Enrique Soriano is a recognized authority in family business governance and strategic leadership across Asia. A former Governance Consultant for the World Bank/IFC, he is also a columnist, author, and respected academic. He previously served as Chair of the Marketing Cluster, Program Director for Real Estate, and Professor of Global Marketing at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business.
With over three decades of combined experience in academia and senior executive leadership, Prof. Soriano is currently the Executive Director of the Wong + Bernstein Group, an Asia Pacific-based strategic advisory firm specializing in Family Governance and Next Generation Leadership. He also serves as a Senior Advisor to the Family in Business Strategic Group, a Senior Fellow on Governance at the IPMI International Business School in Jakarta, Indonesia, and is an active member of the Singapore Institute of Directors. He sits as an Independent Director of Alliance Global Group, Inc. and P.A. Properties, Inc.
Now living what he calls his “third professional life,” Prof. Soriano is a passionate advocate for leadership, innovation, strategic management, and corporate governance. His expertise has made him a sought-after advisor to family-owned businesses across Asia and a frequent keynote speaker at international conferences in the U.S., Canada, U.K., ASEAN, and Africa. His thought leadership has led to invitations to lecture at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and the University of San Francisco.
Prof. Soriano holds a B.A. in History from the University of the Philippines, an MBA from De La Salle University, and doctorate-level coursework at the UP National College of Public Administration. He earned an Executive Diploma in Directorship from the Singapore Management University and pursued post-graduate studies in Behavioral Finance at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and in Asian Family Business at the National University of Singapore Business School. He currently serves as the Lead Independent Director of Emperador Inc. and MREIT Fund Managers, and continues to advise ultra-high-net-worth family businesses throughout Asia at the board level.
Lance Gautreaux
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Lance Gautreaux was appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Company in June 2024. Prior to becoming Chief Operating Officer, he held the position of Chief Casino Officer. A veteran of the global gaming and hospitality industry, he brings more than 27 years of leadership experience across gaming operations, integrated resort management, marketing, business development, and analytics. In his current role, he leads the property operations across gaming, non-gaming, marketing, business development, membership operations, loyalty, analytics, and IT. His mandate spans both performance delivery and innovation—driving innovative guest experience enhancements, margin optimization, and long-term growth. In the span of his career, he has held senior roles across top-tier markets in the United States, Singapore, Macao, and the Philippines. He has held executive leadership positions at iconic properties such as Marina Bay Sands, The Venetian Macao, and The Venetian Las Vegas, where he was instrumental in aligning large-scale operations with commercial and strategic objectives. He holds an MBA from Temple University and a Certificate in Executive Leadership from INSEAD. He is recognized for his ability to lead high-performing teams, deliver operational scale, and unlock enterprise value across operations.
Walter L. Mactal
Compliance Officer, Chief Legal and Admin Officer, and Assistant Corporate Secretary
Atty. Walter L. Mactal is the Compliance Officer, Chief Legal and Admin Officer, and Assistant Corporate Secretary of the Company. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the Ateneo De Manila University. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from the Ateneo De Manila University – School of Law, graduating with Second Honors. He oversees the following corporate functional areas: Tax and Legal Compliance, Special Projects, Corporate Compliance and Contracts, Litigation and Labor, Office Administration, as well as Yacht, Transportation, and Aviation Services. He started his law practice in a seasoned Makati-based law firm until he joined the Company in March 2012, where he has established an accomplished career as corporate in-house counsel, with specific emphasis on preventive and actual litigation, labor relations, contract drafting and negotiation, and representation before courts, tribunals, and various governmental instrumentalities. He also has broad experience in corporate compliance functions with focus in ensuring that the Company observes its Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws and complies with all reportorial requirements of the SEC and other regulatory agencies. He currently sits on the board of several corporations and acts as Corporate Secretary in a number of them.
Laurence James Hawke
Chief Financial Officer, Investor Relations Officer, and Corporate Information Officer
Mr. Laurence Hawke has served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company since July 2024. With over three decades of experience in the integrated resort industry, he has held prominent leadership roles across Australia, Macau, Philippines, Vietnam, and the Asia-Pacific region. His extensive career includes key positions such as Group Chief Financial Officer at Hoiana Resort & Golf, Property Chief Financial Officer at Okada Manila, and Owner and Director at International Casino Services Pty Ltd. Mr. Hawke brings comprehensive expertise across diverse gaming jurisdictions, encompassing both land-based and online operations. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing all facets of finance and financial operations, including accounting, corporate treasury, financial planning and analysis, as well as casino treasury operations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Flinders University of South Australia and a Master’s degree in Professional Accounting from the University of Southern Queensland. Additionally, he is a Fellow of CPA Australia.
Atty. Ronald Mark C. Lleno
Corporate Secretary
Atty. Ronald Mark C. Lleno was appointed as the Company’s Corporate Secretary in January 2021. Atty. Lleno specializes in litigation (civil, criminal, and administrative), employment law, and taxation law. He handles cases before all levels of the Philippine judiciary, including the Regional Trial Courts, the Court of Tax Appeals, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. He also appears before administrative and quasi-judicial agencies, including the Bureau of Internal Revenue, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Central Board of Assessment Appeals, and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines. In his employment law practice, Atty. Lleno represents employers in a wide variety of industries across the country. He focuses on employment litigation defense, illegal dismissal actions, unfair labor practice actions, and other employment related lawsuits. He also provides advice on a wide range of employment and labor laws, and compliance with these laws. He also advises clients on internal investigations into executive misconduct. Atty. Lleno also handles general corporate work. He is the Corporate Secretary for several corporations and he advises clients on general regulatory requirements.