Ginebra San Miguel Inc. has appointed John Paul L. Ang, the eldest son of San Miguel Corp. chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang, as a new director. The appointment comes after the resignation of Francisco S. Alejo III, who stepped down from the board for personal reasons effective 31 January 2025. Alejo, who had served as a director since May 2015, was also a key member of the company’s audit and risk oversight committee and the executive committee.
John Paul, who became a director of San Miguel Corp. in mid-2024, will assume Alejo’s seat and contribute to Ginebra’s strategic direction. In addition to his new role at Ginebra, John Paul is the president and chief operating officer of San Miguel Corp., a position he has held since June 2024. His broad leadership experience extends to multiple listed companies, including Petron Corp., San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc., and Top Frontier Investment Holdings Inc., among others.
Notably, John Paul has been at the helm of several major subsidiaries of San Miguel, including as president and CEO of Eagle Cement Corp. since 2008. He also holds significant leadership roles at Southern Concrete Industries Inc., South Western Cement Corp., San Miguel Equity Investments Inc., and San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp., where he serves as vice chairman. Additionally, he is involved in the governance of several other businesses, including SMC SLEX Inc. and Aerofuel Storage Management Inc.
John Paul, who owns 5,000 shares in Ginebra, will also join the company’s executive committee, further strengthening his involvement in the strategic decision-making processes at the firm. His appointment underscores the Ang family’s continued commitment to the growth and leadership of Ginebra San Miguel, a key player in the beverage sector.
John Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Ateneo de Manila University. His growing role within San Miguel’s expansive portfolio highlights the company’s forward-looking leadership as it navigates future growth opportunities.
