Catherine Santamaria

Catherine Santamaria has a diverse work experience in various companies and positions. Catherine started their career at Kraft Foods Philippines in 1993 and worked as a Marketing Director, Category Marketing Manager, and Senior Product Manager until 2001. Catherine then joined Kraft Foods International as the Director of Business Development from 2002 to 2004, followed by a role as the General Manager for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. Catherine joined Globe Telecom in 2004 and held various leadership positions, including Head of Prepaid, Head of Postpaid, and Head of the Segment Business Group until 2011. Catherine is currently working at Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), where they have served as the Vice President CRM from 2011 to 2018, Chief Marketing Officer from 2018 to 2021, and currently holds the position of Chief Customer and Marketing Officer.

Catherine Santamaria completed their Master's degree in Business Economics at the University of Asia and the Pacific from 2001 to 2002. Prior to that, they obtained their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of the Philippines from 1984 to 1988. Catherine also holds certifications in Mini Telecom MBA and Project Management, the latter of which was obtained from the Bank of the Philippine Islands.