Giles Puno

Francis Giles Puno was named president and chief operating officer (COO) of First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) effective October 1, 2015. He takes over from Elpidio Ibañez, who has been at the helm of the company since 1994.

Prior to his appointment as president, Puno served as director and later executive vice president, treasurer and chief finance officer (CFO) of FPH. He is concurrently president and COO of First Gen Corporation. He also serves on the board of Rockwell Land Corporation, Energy Development Corporation, First Balfour Inc., First Philippine Electric Corporation and First Philippine Industrial Park Inc. 

Meanwhile, taking the place of Puno as senior vice president, treasurer and CFO of FPH effective October 1 was First Gen treasurer and CFO Emmanuel Antonio Singson.