Board of Directors

Advisors

Senior Executives

Board of Directors

		Anthoni Salim Chairman Age 59, born in Indonesia. Mr. Salim is the son of Soedono Salim. He graduated from Ewell County Technical College in London. Mr. Salim is the President and CEO of the Salim Group, President Director and CEO of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk, and holds positions as Commissioner and Director in various companies, including Futuris Corporation Limited, Australia. Mr. Salim serves on the Boards of Advisors of several multinational companies. He was a member of the GE International Advisory Board from September 1994, and is currently a member of the Advisory Board of ALLIANZ Group, an insurance company based in Germany, and Rabo Bank of the Netherlands. He joined the Asia Business Council in September 2004. Mr. Salim has served as a Director of First Pacific since 1981 and assumed the role of Chairman in June 2003.
		Manuel V. Pangilinan Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Age 61, born in the Philippines. Mr. Pangilinan received a BA from Ateneo de Manila University and an MBA from University of Pennsylvania¡¦s Wharton School before working in the Philippines and Hong Kong for the PHINMA Group, Bancom International Limited and American Express Bank. He served as First Pacific¡¦s Managing Director after founding the Company in 1981, was appointed Executive Chairman in February 1999 and re-assumed the role of Managing Director and CEO in June 2003. Mr. Pangilinan also served as President and CEO of PLDT since November 1998 and was appointed Chairman of PLDT in February 2004. He is the Chairman of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, Smart Communications, Inc., Pilipino Telephone Corporation, Landco Pacific Corporation and Medical Doctors Inc. (Makati Medical Center), as well as the President Commissioner of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk. In May 2006, the Office of the President of the Philippines awarded Mr. Pangilinan the Order of Lakandula, rank of Komandante in recognition of his contributions to the country. He was named Management Man of the Year 200 by the Management Association of the Philippines and was awarded Honorary Doctorates in Humanities by Xavier University in 2007 and by San Beda College in 2002 in the Philippines. He was a member of the Board of Overseers of The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and holds chairmanships in the Board of Trustees of Ateneo de Manila University, non-profit organizations Philippine Business for Social Progress and the Hong Kong Bayanihan Foundation. Mr. Pangilinan is also the President of the BAP-Samahang Basketbol Ng Pilipinas (the national association for basketball).
		Edward A. Tortorici Executive Director Age 68, born in the United States. Mr. Tortorici received a BS from New York University and an MS from Fairfield University. Mr. Tortorici has served in a variety of senior and executive management positions, including Corporate Vice President for Crocker Bank and Managing Director positions at Olivetti Corporation of America and Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation. Mr. Tortorici subsequently founded EA Edwards Associates, an international management and consulting firm specializing in strategy formulation and productivity improvement with offices in USA, Europe and Middle East. In 1987 Mr. Tortorici joined First Pacific as an Executive Director for strategic planning and corporate restructuring, and launched the Group¡¦s entry into the telecommunications and technology sectors. Presently, he oversees corporate strategy for First Pacific and guides the Group¡¦s strategic planning and corporate development activities. Mr. Tortorici serves as a Commissioner of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk which is based in Indonesia; a Director of Metro Pacific Corporation, Maynilad Water Services, Inc. and Landco Pacific Corporation, and an Executive Advisor of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, companies located in the Philippines. He also serves as a Trustee of the Asia Society and the Metropolitan Museum of Manila.
		Robert C. Nicholson Executive Director Age 52, born in Scotland. Mr. Nicholson qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1980 and in Hong Kong in 1982. He was a senior partner of Richards Butler from 1985 to 2001 where he established the corporate and commercial department. He has had wide experience in corporate finance and cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, regional telecommunications, debt and equity capital markets, corporate reorganizations and the privatization of state-owned enterprises in the People¡¦s Republic of China. Mr. Nicholson was a senior advisor to the Board of Directors of PCCW Limited between August 2001 and September 2003. He is an Independent Non-executive Director of QPL International Holdings Limited and Pacific Basin Shipping Limited. In November 2005, he became a Non-executive Director of India Capital Growth Fund Limited which is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. Mr. Nicholson serves as a Commissioner of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk and is a Director of Level Up! International Holdings Pte Ltd. He joined First Pacific¡¦s Board in June 2003 and was named an Executive Director in November 2003.
		Professor Edward K.Y. Chen, GBS, CBE, JP Independent Non-executive Director Age 63, born in Hong Kong and educated at the University of Hong Kong and Oxford University. Professor Chen is an Independent Non-executive Director of Asia Satellite Telecommunications and Wharf Holdings Limited. He was a trustee for Eaton Vance Management Funds. Formerly, Professor Chen served as President of Lingnan University from 1995 to 2007, and Professor and Director of the Centre of Asian Studies of the University of Hong Kong; Chairman of Hong Kong¡¦s Consumer Council; as an Executive Councillor of the Hong Kong Government; and as a Legislative Councillor. Professor Chen joined First Pacific¡¦s Board in 1993.
		Graham L. Pickles Independent Non-executive Director Age 51, born in Australia. Mr. Pickles holds a Bachelor of Business degree (majoring in accounting). He is a member of the Certified Practising Accountants of Australia, and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Directors. Mr. Pickles has significant experience in the distribution and technology sectors, running several distribution businesses in Asia and Australasia in the IT and telecommunications industries, over a career spanning more than 20 years. Mr. Pickles serves as a Commissioner of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk and was appointed Chairman of Asia Pacific Brands India Limited in 2005. He was previously the CEO of Tech Pacific Holdings Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Pacific Company Limited until Tech Pacific was sold in 1997. Mr. Pickles was also a member of the executive committee of Hagemeyer N.V. in which First Pacific had a controlling interest until 1998. Mr. Pickles joined First Pacific¡¦s Board in 2004.
		Sir David W.C. Tang, KBE Independent Non-executive Director Age 53, born in Hong Kong, Mr. Tang was educated locally and then Cambridge, London and Beijing, where he also taught English and Philosophy. Mr. Tang is the founder of Shanghai Tang; the China Clubs in Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore; China Tang in London and Pacific Cigars. He joined First Pacific¡¦s Board in 1989.
		Ambassador Albert F. del Rosario Non-executive Director Age 68, born in the Philippines. The former Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America from October 2001 to August 2006. Ambassador del Rosario earned his Bachelor¡¦s Degree in Economics at New York University. He is currently Chairman of Gotuaco, del Rosario and Associates, Inc., BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation, Makati Foundation for Education and Stratbase, Inc., and is President of Philippine Telecommunications Investment Corporation. Ambassador del Rosario serves as Commissioner or Director in numerous companies and non-profit organizations including PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk, Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, Infrontier (Philippines), Inc., Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, Asia Traders Insurance Corporation, Landco Pacific Corporation, MediaQuest Holdings, Inc. and Philippine Cancer Society, and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the International Graduate University, Washington, DC. He also headed the development of Pacific Plaza Towers, Metro Pacific Corporation¡¦s signature project in Fort Bonifacio¡¦s Global City. In September 2004, Ambassador del Rosario was conferred the Order of Sikatuna, Rank of Datu, by H.E. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for his outstanding efforts in promoting foreign relations. He is moreover a recipient of the EDSA II Presidential Heroes Award in recognition of his work in fostering Philippine Democracy and the Philippine Army Award from H.E. President Corazon Aquino for his accomplishments as Chairman of the Makati Foundation for Education. He was elevated to the Xavier Hall of Fame in New York City in 2006. Ambassador del Rosario joined First Pacific¡¦s Board in June 2003.
		Sutanto Djuhar Non-executive Director Age 79, born in Indonesia. Mr. Djuhar has founded numerous Indonesian companies involved primarily in real estate development. He is a Commissioner of PT Kartika Chandra and serves as a Director of PT Bogasari Flour Mills and Pacific Industries and Development Limited. Mr. Djuhar, who is the father of Tedy Djuhar, joined First Pacific¡¦s Board in 1981.
		Tedy Djuhar Non-executive Director Age 56, born in Indonesia. Mr. Djuhar received a Bachelor of Economics degree from the University of New England in Australia. Mr. Djuhar is the Vice President Director of PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk, Director of Pacific Industries and Development Limited, and Director of a number of other Indonesian companies. He is the son of Sutanto Djuhar. Mr. Djuhar joined First Pacific¡¦s Board in 1981.
		Napoleon L. Nazareno Non-executive Director Age 58, born in the Philippines. Mr. Nazareno graduated in 1970 at the University of San Carlos in Cebu with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He obtained a Master in Business Management degree at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in 1973. He also took the INSEAD Executive Program at the European Institute of Business Administration in Fountainbleau, France in 1983. In 1973, Mr. Nazareno worked as an assistant product manager at the Flexible Packaging Division in Phimco Industries, Inc. and in 1981, he joined the international firm Akerlund & Rausing as Acting Production Manager in the local office. In 1989, he was named President and CEO of Akerlund & Rausing (Phils.). In 1995, Mr. Nazareno moved to Metro Pacific Corporation, serving as President and CEO until 1999. In 1998, Mr. Nazareno moved on to the telecommunications industry as President and CEO of Pilipino Telephone Corporation, a cellular affiliate of PLDT. Mr. Nazareno became President and CEO of Smart Communications, Inc. in January 2000 and subsequently assumed the presidency at PLDT in 2004, positions he continues to hold concurrently. He joined First Pacific's Board in March 2008.
		Ibrahim Risjad Non-executive Director Age 74, born in Indonesia. Mr. Risjad serves as a Commissioner of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk. He joined First Pacific¡¦s Board in 1981.
		Benny S. Santoso Non-executive Director Age 50, born in Indonesia. Mr. Santoso graduated from Ngee Ann College in Singapore. He serves as a Director of PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk, and a Commissioner of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk and PT Indosiar Visual Mandiri Tbk. He also serves as a Director or a Commissioner of a number of other Indonesian companies. Mr. Santoso joined First Pacific¡¦s Board in June 2003.

Advisors

		Soedono Salim Honorary Chairman and Advisor to the Board Age 93, born in China. Mr. Salim served as First Pacific¡¦s Chairman from 1981 until February 1999, when he assumed his current titles. He serves as Chairman of the Salim Group.
		Sudwikatmono Advisor to the Board Age 74, born in Indonesia. Mr. Sudwikatmono served as a Director of First Pacific from 1981 until February 1999, when he assumed his current title. He is a Vice President Commissioner of PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk and holds board positions with a number of other Indonesian companies.

Senior Executives

		Richard L. Beacher Executive Vice President, Group Financial Controller Age 49, born in United Kingdom.Mr. Beacher received a BA (Hons) in Economics and Accounting from University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, U.K. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Beacher moved to Hong Kong in 1984 with PriceWaterhouse and most recently served in financial positions with Hagemeyer Cosa Lieberman and latterly with Siemens Building Technologies as Global Business Line Controller. He joined First Pacific in 2006.
		Maisie M.S. Lam Executive Vice President, Group Human Resources Age 53, born in Hong Kong. Ms. Lam received a Diploma from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University/Hong Kong Management Association. She joined First Pacific in 1983.
		Joseph H.P. Ng Executive Vice President, Group Finance Age 45, born in Hong Kong. Mr. Ng received an MBA and a Professional Diploma in Accountancy from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Mr. Ng joined First Pacific in 1988 from PriceWaterhouse¡¦s audit and business advisory department in Hong Kong. Prior to his appointment as Executive Vice President, Group Finance in May 2002, Mr. Ng was Group Treasurer of the First Pacific Group and served in several senior finance positions within the First Pacific Group.
		Richard P.C. Chan Vice President, Group Finance Age 38, born in Hong Kong. Mr. Chan received a BBA (Hons) degree from the Hong Kong Baptist University and an MBA from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is a Certified Public Accountant (Practising), a CFA charterholder and a fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He has experience in auditing, accounting, finance and management spanning a diverse range of business activities. Mr. Chan joined First Pacific in 1996 from KPMG.
		Sara S.K. Cheung Vice President, Group Corporate Communications Age 44, born in Hong Kong. Ms. Cheung received a BA in Business Economics from UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) and an MBA from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. She is a member of the National Investor Relations Institute. Ms. Cheung joined First Pacific in 1997 from the Public Affairs department of Wharf Limited and Wheelock and Company Limited.
		Nancy L.M. Li Vice President, Company Secretary Age 50, born in Hong Kong. Ms. Li received a BA from McMaster University in Canada and a MSc in Corporate Governance and Directorship from Hong Kong Baptist University. She is a fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Company Secretaries and The Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators of Great Britain. Ms. Li joined First Pacific in 1987 from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University¡¦s academic secretariat. Prior to that, she worked in the company secretarial department of Coopers & Lybrand. Ms. Li was appointed as First Pacific¡¦s Company Secretary in May 2003.
		Peter T.H. Lin Vice President, Group Tax and Treasury Age 38, born in Hong Kong. Mr. Lin received an MSc in Management Sciences and BSc in Economics and Statistics from the University of Southampton and Coventry University respectively. He is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Hong Kong Tax Institute. Mr. Lin joined First Pacific in 1998 from KPMG where he was a Tax Manager specializing in Corporate Tax.