Leadership
In 2009 a young Filipino environmental lawyer met an Italian Architect and Real Estate Developer in Manila. The two developed an immediate understanding about green architecture and sustainable development, which ultimately lead Arch. Romolo Valentino Nati to share his projects and ideas with his new Filipino friend, Atty Jose D. Leviste III. Shortly after this encounter the two established ITALPINAS with the promising prospect of developing Eco-friendly mixed-use buildings in the Philippines.
Company Heads
Romolo V. Nati
Executive Chairman and CEO at Italpinas Development Corporation
Romolo Valentino Benedetto Nati, (born February 14, 1968) known as Romolo Nati or RVN, is a multi-awarded Italian architect and businessman with interest in sustainable development (energy and real estate).
He graduated “summa cum laude” in architecture at “La Sapienza” University of Rome and he holds an Executive MBA from Asian Institute of Management (AIM), an international management school established in partnership with Harvard Business School and considered as the best in terms of executive education in the Asia-Pacific region by Asiaweek magazine (a TIME publication).
He is the current Executive Chairman and CEO of Italpinas Development Corporation (IDC), an Italian-Filipino real estate development firm which held its initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, December 7, 2015, that specializes in the design and development of sustainable buildings.
He is also the Vice Chairman of the Philippine renewable energy company Constellation Energy Corporation (CEC) that focuses on acquiring, financing and developing small to medium-scale renewable energy projects across the Philippines.
Architect Nati is also the Chairman of IDC’s official leasing company Damiani Property Management and Services, Inc.
Jose D. Leviste III
Director/President
41 years old, Filipino, earned his degree in Law at the University of New South Wales in Australia and was Associate Attorney at Toda & Co. Commercial Lawyers in Australia.
Atty. Leviste also serves as the President of the Company’s sister company, Constellation Energy Corporation.
Rather than being only a legal advisor, Atty. Leviste is also in charge of strategic decision for the company, such as acquisition of new properties and agreements with different partners.
He also helps conceptualize the Company’s plans for future expansion. Moreover, he prepares and reviews various documents related to project contracts, buyer’s contracts, brokers’ agreement and all other legal-related documentations. Atty. Leviste is also President of Constellation Energy Corporation and as well as Asian Arc Philippines.
He is a Director of Pacific Rim Innovation and Management Exponents, Inc. and Ankar Pharma.
Atty. Shennan A. Sy
Director/Treasurer
52 years old, Filipino, passed the CPA board exam in 1991 and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1996.
He got his Bachelor of Arts degree, Major in Economics and Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Accounting (Cum Laude) in De La Salle University.
He was also a Juris Doctor (Salutatorian) in Ateneo de Manila University. He got his Master of Laws from the University of Michigan as a Fullbright Scholar and DeWitt Fellow. He was formerly a Senior Associate, Banking, Finance, and Tax Group, in Quisimbing Torres (member firm of Baker and McKenzie International).
He is currently a Principal in Kalaw, Sy, Vida Selva and Campos Attorneys and Counsellors-at-Law. Atty. Sy is also a Director in Abundant Homes Realty, Batangas Realty Incorporate, Business Incubators Group Services, Inc., Eight Golden Fruits Holdings, Inc., Fortitude Ventures, Inc., General Memorial Corporation, and Sugarcane Holdings Inc. just to name a few.
Mr. Dionisio A. Tejero
Director
79 years old, Filipino, founding and senior partner of the law firm D. A. Tejero & Amoranto Law Offices.
He was a vice-president and associate general counsel of San Miguel Corporation when he retired on December 31, 190 after more than 17 years of service.
He was also San Miguel’s lead counsel in Industrial Relations.
His service and advice covered the development of Industrial Relations Strategies and policies for Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations and its administration, effective communications programs, the training and development of managerial personnel, enhancement of labor productivity and the promotion of industrial peace.
He has also been a resource person for seminars and training programs on Labor Relations and Technology Transfer conducted by the U.P. Law Center, SOLAIR, the Department of Trade and Industry, the Department of Labor and Employment and various companies.
He finished his Bachelor of Arts course in 1962 and Bachelor of Laws in 1967 at the University of the Philippines. He passed the Bar Examinations in 1967 and has been a law practitioner since then.
Jose G. Araullo
Independent Director
83 years old, Filipino, held various top management positions for over 14 years in a group of companies that includes the country’s largest commercial bank.
Joe was senior vice president of the bank itself and held CEO- and COO-level positions in the network’s savings bank, credit card, securities and investment companies.
He was president of PICPA in 1985 and again in 1986, and of the Bankers Institute of the Philippines in 1985.
In 1992, PICPA honored him as Most Outstanding CPA in Public Practice. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in accountancy from San Beda College, which selected him in 2001 as one of the Outstanding Bedans of the Century, and established the Jose G. Araullo Distinguished Professorial Chair in Auditing in recognition of his significant contributions to the advancement of the accountancy profession.
Mr. Araullo is also the Chairman of The Real Bank (A Thrift Bank), Inc. He is also President of Fontana Resort and Country Club, Inc. as well as a Director in Philippine Savings Bank.
Rafael A. Dominguez
Independent Director
52 years old, Filipino, Mr. Dominguez served as Director, SVP, and Owner’s Representative of The Linden Suites from the year 2004 up to June 30, 2016.
Thereafter, up to the present date, he is serving as The Linden Suite’s President and Owner’s Representative.
He is also presently a director of Marco Polo Davao and PTFC Redevelopment Corporation, for which he has served as such since 2004 and 2009, respectively.
He graduated from Xavier University, Ateneo de Cagayan in 1991, and obtained his Master’s Degree in Business Administration in 2001 from Boston College.
Major Gen. Emeraldo C Magnaye
Director
Major General Emeraldo C Magnaye, 61 years old, Filipino, graduated as “Magna Cum Laude” and No. 2 in PMA “Matikas” Class of 1983. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of the Philippines Diliman. His civilian schooling includes: Graduate Diploma in Information Systems at University of Melbourne, Graduate Course in Business Economics at University of Asia and the Pacific, locally conducted Executive Course in Governance and Management of Defense by the Defense Academy of United Kingdom locally conducted in Manila by Cranfield University and the 15th Executive Course on National Security by the Defense Management Institute at the National Defense College of the Philippines. Some of his military education includes: Philippines-Australia Integrated Logistics Support Awareness Course, Basic Staff Course at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) College, Point Cook Australia, Instructors Technique Course in RAAF Base Williamtown, Command and Staff Course at Air Command and Staff College, PAF and a lot more. While he was the Vice Commander of the Philippine Air Force, he was appointed as trustee of the Mutual Benefit Association, Inc. (MBAI). After his retirement in the AFP on May 20, 2016, he was designated to manage the Mactan Island Golf Club in Lapu-Lapu City Cebu, one of the premier golf club in Central Visayas, while serving as elected trustee of AFPSLAI for more than one term before he was chosen as its Executive Vice President and General Manager. He was later elected as the President and CEO of the association until July 21, 2020.
Atty. Monina Jane S. Nazal
Director
43, Filipino, served as the Assistant Vice President for Legal Governance and Corporate Social Services of Clark International Airport. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Law at the Arellano University School of Law, and Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science at the De La Salle University. She is currently a Senior Associate at Pacis and Reyes, Attorneys. She is also a director and/or corporate secretary for several private corporations.
Atty. Christine P. Base
Director/Corporate Secretary
51 years old, Filipino, is the Corporate Secretary and designated Compliance Officer of the Company.
She is also the Corporate Secretary and a member of the Audit committee of the Anchor Land Holdings, Inc. since April 10, 2007.
She is currently a Corporate and Tax Lawyer at Pacis and Reyes, Attorneys and the Managing Director of Legisforum, Inc. She is the Corporate Secretary of Araneta Properties, Inc., Active Alliance Incorporated, Asiasec Equities, Inc. and Ever-Gotesco Resources and Holdings, Inc.
She is a director and/or corporate secretary of several private corporations.
She was an Auditor and then Tax Lawyer of Sycip, Gorres, Velayo & Co. She is a graduate of Ateneo De Manila University School of Law with a degree of Juris Doctor.
She passed the Bar Examination in 1997. Ms. Base is also a Certified Public Accountant. She graduated from De La Salle University with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Accounting.
Nomination Committee
Compensation and Remuneration Committee
Audit Committee
Management
Giuseppe Garofalo
Chief Operating Officer
33 years old, Italian, earned his degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Calabria in Italy.
He also has a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering at the Polytechnic of Turin (Italy).
He is the overall head of the design and Engineering of IDC.
As Project Director, he also oversees the construction of all IDC projects in Cagayan de Oro and Batangas as well as future projects under development.
Harold J. Dacumos
Senior Vice President for Banking and Business Development
69 years old, Filipino, has over 30 years of experience in the field of banking and finance.
He is responsible for the sourcing of funds and the overall financial and accounting management of the company.
He also supports the company in business development and strategic planning.
He maintains good and long-term business relationships with banks, other financial institutions and investors to support the company’s financial requirements to develop its various projects.
Mr. Dacumos graduated from the University of the Philippines, Diliman with a degree in Business Administration. He also has a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the same University.
Mr. Dacumos also has a Masters in Business Administration from De La Salle University.
He also attended the Senior Business Economic Program from the University of Asia and the Pacific.
Mary Ann B. Lopez
Vice President and Head of Finance and Accounting
54 years old, Filipino, is a Certified Public Accountant who is responsible for taking the lead in continuously improving the company’s accounting and internal control systems and monitors the implementation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
She exercises functional supervision over the finance and accounting units based at the Primavera Sales Office and Miramonti.
Clara Marie Asuncion G. Elizaga
Director for Corporate Affairs
- Graduate in De La Salle University (Graduated Cum Laude - B.S. Industrial Design 1992-1996)
- Master in Business Administration Major in Strategy (Research Topic is Organizational Climate Graded Excellent 2016 - 2018)
- Business Management and Entrepreneurship (Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Beneficiary) – 2009
From University of Asia and the Pacific in partnership with IESE
(Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa) Business School, Spain)
- Licensed Environmental Planner (PRC Board Passer 2019)
Highlight of her Work Experience
Director for Corporate Affairs and Branding May 2017 – present
- Created and implemented marketing and sales strategies. Reported to top management the overall performance of the department. Ensures clarity of objectives and aligns team towards corporate goals.
- Build and maintain good relationships with the community and prospective business partners. Headed external affairs, issues management, relations management and corporate affairs of the company Mall
Manager (Senior Manager)
SM City Cagayan de Oro 2010 – 2016
- Served as Senior Manager at the SM Group of companies, the largest Mall operator in the Philippines
- Ensured profitable mall operations and delivery of targets in accordance to management directive and revenue and net income expectations. Prepares financial requirement of the branch. Oversee daily operations and mall property maintenance
- Ensured compliance in government regulations. Implements guidelines, policies and procedures in accordance to standards set by the company
General Manager
Nazca Graphic Design and Photography 1998 – 2010
- Facilitated projects on graphic design, photography and creation of corporate promotional materials
- Served as Art Director and lead Graphic Designer
- Coordinated with writer and photographer and professionals
ELIGIBILITY
Environmental Planner
PRC board passer June 2019
Ms. Gladys M. Echano
Sales Director – Primavera Sales Office
45 years old, Filipino, is a licensed Real Estate Broker who is responsible for the sales force management, sales accounts management, business development, market research, advertising and promotions, events organization and public relations representing IDC’s Primavera Sales Office in Cagayan de Oro.
She graduated with a degree in Business Management at the Xavier University, Ateneo de Cagayan.
Corporate Profile
Contact
Phone: +63 2 8893 0328
support@italpinas.com
Address
Philam-Life Building
6811 Ayala Ave, Makati City
Metro Manila, Philippines
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