Maria Celina I. Matias

Maria Celina I. Matias has extensive experience in the marketing and advertising industry. Maria Celina currently holds the position of Vice President - Integrated Marketing & Strategies at Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. where they have been working since September 2020. Prior to this role, they served as the Assistant Vice President - Brand & Marketing from September 2015 to September 2020 and as the Manager - Brand & Marketing from July 2012 to September 2015 at the same company.

Before joining Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc., Maria worked at New Thinkers/Rocket Science Ad Agency as the Client Service Director/Managing Partner from March 1997 to April 2012. Maria Celina also held the position of Group Account Director at Ogilvy Philippines from May 1994 to February 1997. Prior to that, they worked as an Account Director at McCann - Erickson Philippines from November 1993 to April 1994 and at Olbes, Ogilvy & Mather Cebu from March 1992 to October 1993. Maria Celina started their career as an Account Supervisor at McCann - Erickson Philippines from April 1991 to February 1992 and at Olbes, Ogilvy & Mather Manila from January 1988 to March 1991. Their earliest experience in the industry was as an Account Manager at Impact Communications/Basic Foot Cone & Belding from February 1986 to December 1987.

Overall, Maria Celina I. Matias has held various managerial and directorial positions throughout their career, showcasing their expertise in brand management, marketing, and client service.

Maria Celina I. Matias completed their education from 1982 to 1986 at Assumption College, San Lorenzo. Maria Celina earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Communications, specializing in Advertising & Public Relations. Their field of study focused on Communication and Media Studies.

In addition to their formal education, Maria Celina I. Matias also obtained additional certifications. In August 2020, they completed a certification in "Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies" from HarvardX. Furthermore, in July 2020, they obtained the "ISO 56002 - Innovations Management Systems" certification from Eicorn Academy.