The financing arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has appointed a new president, the company announced on Monday. Angelo Z. Padua has taken over as ORIX METRO Leasing and Finance Corp.’s president, succeeding Antonio R. Ocampo, Jr., who will become president at another Metrobank Group subsidiary.
In his new role, Angelo will also serve on several of ORIX METRO’s committees, including the executive committee. With more than 28 years of service at ORIX METRO, Angelo has held various leadership roles.
His most recent position was executive vice-president and Marketing Sector head. He has also led ORIX METRO’s Operations Group and served as Center Head of Northern Luzon and the Countryside Branches Group.
“ORIX METRO is a trailblazing company in the leasing and finance industry and plays an important role in the local MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises) sector. Throughout my career, I have supported small and medium businesses and entrepreneurs,”
Angelo stated.
ORIX METRO Board of Directors Chairman Anthony Paul C. Yap noted,
“With his depth of experience in leasing, dealer management, and operational strategy, his passion for serving customers and his commitment to empowering micro, small and medium enterprises, and his track record of developing and inspiring his team, Mr. Padua is the right choice to continue and build on what Antonio R. Ocampo, Jr. and senior management have done in leading ORIX METRO towards more sustainable growth.”
Former president Antonio will continue to serve on the ORIX METRO board of directors and executive committee. ORIX METRO is a joint venture between Metrobank and Japan’s ORIX Corp., providing leasing and financing services for movable equipment.
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