CIBI names Pia Arellano as new CEO

Pia Arellano

Manila, Philippines – CIBI Information, Inc., the country’s first and only local credit bureau, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pia Arellano as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

A seasoned and highly accomplished leader who has delivered profit and growth for companies in highly competitive and evolving industries, Pia is set to lead CIBI into an exciting new chapter of expansion and innovation.

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Pia has nearly 3 decades of experience across banking and financial services, payments, remittance and telco. She joins CIBI from TransUnion Philippines, where she was President and CEO. Prior to leading the helm at TransUnion Philippines, she also served as Visa’s head of sales and senior director for the Philippines and Guam. Pia started her career at Citibank Philippines where she launched Ready Credit in the market. She is a BS Economics Cum Laude graduate from the University of the Philippines.

Her arrival marks a significant moment for CIBI, as the company strengthens its position as a leader in credit solutions, identity verification, and fraud prevention.

“I am deeply honored to be leading CIBI – a company with a long and rich history as the country’s first credit bureau, deeply rooted in supporting our country’s financial infrastructure. We remain staunchly committed to being a key driver of nation-building and I look forward to collaborating with our customers, stakeholders and partners in achieving this vision,” Pia said.