The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business
Chemical distributor SBS Philippines Corp (SBS) has appointed Gerry Tan as president and CEO effective last January 29 in place of SBS founder Necisto Sytengco, who was also former interim president and current chairman of the board and executive committee.
SBS said Tan brings in 30 years extensive international experience in sales, marketing and operations, and a wealth of industry insights and contacts worldwide to develop and expand the company’s business and tap new opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region as the company adjusts to changing macroeconomic and competitive dynamics brought about by the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
“Gerry’s experienced perspective in Asia-Pacific regional markets and international business fits well with the company’s thrust to better understand the customer’s needs today and expand its business in the region. Under his leadership, we will continue to take the company forward to its next stage of growth and development.” said Sytengco.
Prior his appointment in the company, he was Senior adviser and general manager of Bluestar Silicones Asia-Pacific and a board director of Bluestar Silicones Shanghai of the China National Bluestar Corp Group, a global frontrunner in new chemical materials.
Tan led a successful career spanning key senior positions at Bluestar Silicones Asia-Pacific (2007 to 2015), Rhodia Silicones Asia-Pacific (1998 to 2007) and Rhone-Poulenc Philippines (1986 to 1998).
As general manager of Bluestar Silicones Asia-Pacific, he had commercial responsibility for sales of over $100 million and executive oversight of the regional business in Philippines, Hongkong, Singapore, China, Japan, Korea and India.
Tan is a licensed chemist and real estate broker. He earned his BS Chemisty degree magna cum laude from Siliman University and holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the Ateneo de Manila University.
“SBS is truly unique among the chemical distributors in the country given its scale and reach. We will further build on these competitive strengths to drive business growth and capitalize on the business growth momentum presented by the continued economic development in the country and ASEAN region. I look forward to working with the SBS team to promote long-term business success for the company,” said Tan.
In line with the company’s strategic reorganization, Esmeraldo Tepace has been re-designated as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Necisto Sytengco II as Senior Vice President for Marketing Operations and Lali Sytengco as VP-Purchasing.
SBS operates as an important intermediary between large chemical producers-suppliers and end market users of chemicals, serving as the “one-stop-shop” single partner for the various chemical needs of its customers. It offers a comprehensive selection of chemical products for food ingredients, industrial, feeds and veterinary care, pharmaceutical, personal care and cosmetics. RIZA LOZADA