Michael P. Magbanua

Michael P. Magbanua is the Senior Vice President and Group Head of Corporate and Digital Operations at Union Bank of the Philippines, bringing a wealth of leadership experience from previous roles as President and CEO of Price Solutions Phils. Inc. (a Standard Chartered PLC subsidiary) and Vice-President for Sales and Distribution at Citibank, N.A. An alumnus of De La Salle University with a BS in Business Administration Major in Computer Applications and an MBA holder from the University of the Philippines Diliman, his tenure at UnionBank has been marked by significant technological milestones. Under his leadership, the bank has earned prestigious global recognitions, including the 2023 Asian Technology Excellence Award for AI in Anti-Money Laundering, the 2019 Asia-Pacific Stevie Gold Medal for innovative customer service, and multiple accolades from The Digital Banker and Infosys for pioneering AI-driven chatbot solutions.