BPI names Ginbee Go to succeed Limcaoco as CEO

MANILA, Philippines — Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has tapped consumer banking head Maria Cristina “Ginbee” Go to succeed Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco as president and CEO next year.

On Thursday, the  Ayala-led bank said its board approved a succession plan for Go to assume the posts on April 26, 2027, following its annual stockholders’ meeting and subject to necessary approvals.

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Limcaoco, who has led BPI since 2021, will remain on its board. He will also take on senior governance roles at other major Ayala operating companies, which the group will announce later.

During Limcaoco’s tenure, BPI expanded its customer base to more than 19 million and upgraded its technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital banking capabilities. /pai