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EastWest Bank, established in 1994, is one of the fastest-growing banks in the country today. It caters to the financial needs of consumers, middle market corporates, and the mass affluent. Through its vast network of stores nationwide, it offers a wide range of banking products and services, as well as allied financial services: non-life insurance brokerage, bancassurance, and leasing.

Corporate Profile

The Birth of EastWest Bank Established on July 6, 1994, EastWest Bank was the first recipient of a commercial banking license after the central monetary authority liberalized banking in the mid-1990s. Its first branch was opened along Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue in Makati City on August 1, 1994.​

Its name is the result of the bank's desire to combine the traditional prudence, warmth and hospitality of the East and the efficiency and progressive-thinking of the West.

OUR MISSION

OUR VISION

To be a world-class bank anchored on service excellence in our chosen markets.

OUR LOGO

Our brand mark is created from two arrows, called chevrons, representing the East and West, fusing together to result in synergy; hence, the solid core of our logo. Within the heart of our logo, good things happen. Specifically, the center of our logo, which is in the shape of a diamond, symbolizes the value that we create in the lives of our clients through our products and services.

Our corporate colors are green, purple, and magenta. Green aptly captures our recharged corporate perspective of focusing on new growth, thinking creatively, and adopting a go-getting attitude. Purple and magenta were chosen as the colors of our logo primarily for their uniqueness in the banking industry as well as the enthusiasm and out-of-the-box thinking that these shades denote. As for our name, "EastWest" will now be printed in lower case typeface sans the word "bank" to further emphasize the aforementioned characteristics represented by our corporate colors.

OUR CORPORATE CODE VALUES

Corporate Structure

Board of Directors
  • Jonathan T. Gotianun

    Chairman

  • Jacqueline S. Fernandez

    President, Director & Head of Consumer Lending

  • Lourdes Josephine G. Yap

    Director

  • Isabelle Therese G. Yap

    Director

  • Joseph Del Mar Yap

    Director

  • Rhoda A. Huang

    Director

  • Imelda B. Capistrano

    Independent Director

  • Atty. Jose Maria G. Hofileña

    Independent Director

  • Gregorio U. Kilayko

    Independent Director

  • Atty. Armando L. Suratos

    Independent Director

  • Atty. Benedicto M. Valerio Jr

    Corporate Secretary

  • Cristina Q. Orbeta

    Independent Director

Senior Management
  • Jerry G. Ngo

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Jacqueline S. Fernandez

    President, Director & Head of Consumer Lending

  • Rafael S. Algarra, Jr.

    SEVP & Head, Financial Markets and Wealth Management Cluster

  • Zenaida A. Ong

    EVP & Head, Corporate Banking Group

  • Atty. Juan Alfonso D. Suarez

    EVP & Chief People, Corporate Services & Sustainability Officer

  • Ivy B. Uy

    EVP & Head, Branch Banking

  • Noli S. Gomez

    EVP & Head, Operations Cluster

  • Grace N. Ang

    SVP & Chief Risk Officer

  • Norman Martin C. Reyes

    SVP & Head, Marketing & Cash Management Group

  • Renato P. Peralta

    SVP & Chief Corporate Credit Officer

  • Daniel L. Ang Tan Chai

    SVP & Chief Finance Officer

  • Sree Barani Sundaram

    SVP & Chief Technology Officer

  • Annaliza G. Tan-Cimafranca

    SVP & Head, Enterprise Oversight Office

  • Atty. Emma B. Co

    FVP & Chief Audit Executive

  • Atty. Amy Belen R. Dio

    FVP & Chief Compliance Officer

  • Harold Benjamin G. Libarnes

    FVP & Chief Digital Products and Channels Officer

  • Arnold Stephen H. Saniano

    FVP & Head, Customer Service Group

  • Marino M. Buban Jr.

    VP & Head, Legal Services Division

Shareholding Structure

EastWest Shareholding Structure as of December 2021
NameNumber of SharesRate %
FILINVEST DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION900,136,01740.01%
FDC FOREX CORPORATION851,517,16437.85%
EASTWEST DIRECTORS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICERS46,491,2292.07%
PUBLIC451,831,00120.08%
TOTAL2,249,975,411100.00%

Corporate Governance

We adhere to the highest standards of business ethics and corporate governance, without compromise.

Investor Relations

View our progress through our investors presentations, annual report, financial information and news.

Build Your Career with us

As we continue to build our family with talent, we also aspire to build your life with a rewarding career

Awards & Recognition

Mid-Sized Retail Bank of the Year
Asian Banking and Finance Awards

Best Private Bank in the Philippines
Global Finance

Outstanding Client Experience in Wealth Management
Global Private Banking Innovation Awards
 

The Philippines' Best for Discretionary Portfolio Management
Euromoney Private Banking Awards

Best Discretionary & Advisory Service Offering
Global Private Banker

Analytics Initiative of the Year
ABF Retail Banking Awards

Best Foreign Exchange Service
The Asian Banker Philippine Excellence Awards
 

Blue Bond of the Year – Philippines
ABF Corporate and Investment Banking Awards

Most Consumer Centric Bank
ASEAN Fintech Awards

Best Digital Ecosystem 
The Asian Banker Philippine Excellence Awards
 

Outstanding Marketing, Advertising and Branding Award
IABC 21st Philippine Quill Awards

Finalist, Anniversary Marketing
Marketing Excellence Awards

Philippines’ Technology and Operations Bank of the Year
Asian Banking and Finance

Gold Awardee for Innovative Use of Technology in Human Resources
Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards

Great Place to Work Certification
Great Place to Work®

Silver Award for HR Innovation
HR Excellence Awards

Finalist for HR Communication Strategy
HR Excellence Awards

Finalist for Most People-Focused CEO
HR Excellence Awards

Outstanding Stakeholder Awardee
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

2 Golden Arrow Award for Good Corporate Governance
Institute of Corporate Directors

Best Priority Banking Experience
International Finance Magazine

Best Private Bank in the Philippines
Global Finance

Best Private Bank
International Investor

Best Private Bank
Global Financial Market Review

Best Wealth Manager
The Asset

Best Emerging New Equity Fund Manager
International Finance Magazine

Best Asset Management Firm
Global Financial Market Review

Most Innovative Forex Broker
International Finance Magazine

Best FX Broker
Global Financial Market Review

Top Corporate Issue Manager/Arranger
PDS Annual Awards

Best Sustainability-Linked Transaction and Best Local Currency Bond Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia
Alpha Southeast Asia

Best Blue Bond in Southeast Asia and Most Innovative Deal of the Year
Alpha Southeast Asia

Best Credit Card for Cashback (EastWest Visa Platinum)
The Asian Banker

Best Consumer Loans Experience Bank
International Finance Magazine

Outstanding Digital CX in Banking App Platform (KOMO)
Digital Banker

Mobile Banking and Payment Initiative of the Year – PH
ABF Retail Banking Awards

The Philippines' Best Employers 2025 (Rank 259)
PDI–Statista

Finalist
LinkedIn Talent Awards

Golden Arrow for Good Corporate Governance
Institute of Corporate Directors

Best Priority Banking Experience
International Finance Magazine

Best Forex Broker – Philippines
International Finance Magazine

Top Corporate Issue Manager/Arranger
PDS Annual Awards

Best Credit Card – Philippines (EastWest JCB)
The Asian Banker

Most Innovative Smart Banking Services Provider (KOMO)
International Finance Magazine

Golden Arrow for Good Corporate Governance
Institute of Corporate Directors