Maria Patricia Balao

Maria Patricia Balao has extensive experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors, currently serving as the Country Manager at Telstra International since April 2012. Previously, Maria held various roles at Pacnet from January 2006 to April 2012, including Account Director and Sales Manager in Carrier Sales, as well as Senior Account Manager in Enterprise Sales. Earlier career positions include Account Manager at Sony Ericsson and Sales Manager at Makati Shangri-La. Maria began her professional journey as an Account Manager at Eastern Telecom. Maria holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Computer Application from De la Salle University - College of St. Benilde and completed high school at Colegio San Agustin.