MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Max’s Group, Inc. (“MGI” or the “Company”), the Philippines’ largest casual dining chain, announced the appointment of Roberto Joaquin P. Ramos as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 02, 2023.
Roberto joins the Company with more than 30 years of experience in financial planning, accounting, risk management, and corporate governance. Before MGI, he was the CFO of Group M, one of the world’s leading media investment companies. Prior to that, he held the same position in Golden Arches Development Corporation, Philips, and ABB, where he was responsible for Accounting & Finance, Tax, Treasury, IT, Supply & Logistics, Legal & Commercial Risk Management, Contract & Commercial Conditions Administration, Integrity & Compliance, Internal Controls, and General Services. Roberto started his career as an Auditor In SGV & Co. He has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration & 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.
His appointment comes after the resignation of Maria Rochelle S. Diaz effective September 15, 2023, who has decided to step down to pursue new professional opportunities. Rochelle has provided strong financial leadership and driven significant value creation for the company.
“I am pleased to welcome Roberto to the MGI executive management team,” said Robert F. Trota, President & CEO of Max’s Group, Inc. “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,” Robert added.
