Arellano named new CIBI CEO

MANILA, Philippines —  CIBI Information Inc., the country’s pioneering local credit bureau, has announced the appointment of Pia Arellano as its new president and chief executive officer to lead its next phase of growth and innovation.

CIBI said that Arellano came into the credit bureau as the company strengthens its position as a leader in credit solutions, identity verification and fraud prevention.

“We are delighted to have Pia lead CIBI at this exciting stage. Her strong business acumen and deep relationships across key industries will be crucial in driving our strategic vision,” CIBI chairman of the board Francis Estrada said.

“We look forward to achieving new heights under Pia’s leadership, solidifying CIBI’s role as a catalyst for financial inclusion and economic growth,” Estrada said.

Arellano brings nearly three decades of experience across banking and financial services, payments, remittance as well as telecommunications. Prior to CIBI, she served as president and CEO of TransUnion Philippines.

Her career also includes leadership roles at Visa, where she was head of sales and senior director for the Philippines and Guam. She started her career at Citibank Philippines, where she launched the bank’s ready credit product.

Arellano holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, graduating cum laude from the University of the Philippines.

“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,” Arellano said.

“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,” she added.