Ferdinand “Perry” Ferrer, chairman and chief executive officer of EMS Group of Companies, has been named the incoming president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), succeeding Enunina Mangio.
Ferrer currently serves as PCCI’s executive vice president and will formally assume the top post in January 2026.
PCCI said Ferrer’s appointment signals a shift in focus—from the chamber’s recent efforts to strengthen institutional capacity toward converting these gains into broader market expansion, increased investments, and more employment opportunities.
“Our direction is anchored on three priorities that must move together: strengthening governance so PCCI is more agile and service-driven; positioning the Philippines as a competitive investment and trade hub; and ensuring our workforce is future-ready through nationwide upskilling. These pillars are inseparable—good governance builds trust, trade and investments create opportunities, and skills empower our people to seize those opportunities,” Ferrer said.
Beyond his leadership roles in EMS Group—one of the country’s largest electronics manufacturers—Ferrer has built extensive experience across major industry organizations. In 2023, he was appointed private sector representative to the National Tripartite Industrial Peace Council of the Department of Labor and Employment, helping shape policy on labor relations, industry development, and investment competitiveness.
He also serves as vice president and Board of Governors member of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines; vice chairman and trustee for the Electronics Sector of the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc.; trustee of the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Inc.; and co-chairman and trustee of the Philippines–Japan Economic Cooperation Committee Inc. Ferrer is likewise an active member of the Management Association of the Philippines.
Ferrer earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from De La Salle University. His leadership at PCCI is expected to reinforce the chamber’s role in shaping business policy and driving growth across sectors during his two-year term.
