At its first Organizational Meeting immediately following its recent annual stockholders meeting, the Board of Directors of Globe Telecom Inc. announced the appointment of Cezar “Bong” Consing as Chairman, following Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (JAZA), who stepped down after decades of robust leadership. Jaza continues to stay on as Chairman of
“We welcome with pride the appointment of Bong Consing as Chairman of Globe Telecom,” said Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Chairman of Ayala Corporation. “Bong has long been a valued leader within the Ayala Group and has demonstrated clarity of judgment, discipline in execution, and a deep commitment to strengthening the institutions he serves. With his leadership, we are confident Globe will continue to build on its strong foundations and play an even greater role in enabling opportunity, progress, and inclusion in the years ahead.”
Consing brings decades of experience in finance and global markets. Prior to leading Ayala Corporation, he served as President and CEO of Bank of the Philippine Islands from 2013 to 2021, guiding the institution through a period of sustained growth and transformation. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly two decades with J.P. Morgan, where he held senior leadership roles across Asia Pacific investment banking, including serving as President of J.P. Morgan Securities Asia. He also served as partner and co-head for Asia of The Rohatyn Group.
He currently serves as Chairman of ACEN Corporation and as Vice Chairman of Bank of the Philippine Islands and Ayala Land, Inc. He also holds leadership roles across several Ayala Group companies and remains active in key business and civic institutions.
Under this new leadership, Globe will continue to strengthen its role as a trusted partner in connectivity, innovation, and digital enablement, supporting Filipinos and businesses in an increasingly digital economy.
About Globe Telecom
Globe Telecom, Inc. is a leading digital platform in the Philippines with interests in telecommunications, fintech, venture building, shared services, and digital marketing. It is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the symbol GLO. The company delivers a full suite of mobile, broadband, data, and managed services to meet the needs of consumers and businesses. A UN Global Compact Participant, Globe is the first publicly listed Philippine firm with approved near- and long-term science-based targets under the SBTi. It was named one of TIME and Statista’s Most Sustainable Companies in 2025. Its back-to-back inclusion in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 in 2024 and 2025 affirms its growth and leadership. Its principals are Ayala Corporation and Singtel, prominent industry leaders in the region.
