Max’s Group Inc., which operates the country’s largest casual dining chain, has appointed Roberto Joaquin P. Ramos as its new chief financial officer, effective 2 October this year.
Ramos joins the company with more than 30 years of experience in financial planning, accounting, risk management, and corporate governance, the company said.
His appointment comes following the resignation of Maria Rochelle S. Diaz effective 15 September who stepped down to pursue new professional opportunities.
Diaz has provided strong financial leadership and has driven significant value creation for the company, Max’s said.
“I am pleased to welcome Roberto to the MGI executive management team,” Robert F. Trota, company president and chief executive officer, said.
“His tremendous experience and skilled leadership will be instrumental in realizing our business transformation plans and growth objectives, and will be a valuable contributor in guiding our company forward.
“On behalf of the board of directors and the MGI team, I would like to offer our sincere thanks to Rochelle. She has supported us in shaping and steering Max’s Group through a very uncertain environment over the last three years. We wish her the best in her next endeavors,” Trota said.
Before joining Max’s, Ramos was chief financial officer at Group M, a leading media investment company.
Prior to that, he held the position at Golden Arches Development Corp, Philips and ABB where he was responsible for accounting and finance, tax, treasury, IT, supply and logistics, legal and commercial risk management, contracts and commercial conditions administration, integrity and compliance, internal controls and general services.
Ramos started his career as auditor at SGV and Co. He has a master’s degree in business administration and management from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business, and a diploma in finance and business controlling from the Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland.
