Concepcion Industrial Corporation (CIC) has appointed Rafael C. Hechanova Jr., John Ma. A. Concepcion, and Karen V. Batungbacal to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the Company’s leadership with extensive experience in business, corporate governance, and strategic leadership. Ms. Batungbacal joins the Board as an Independent Director.
These appointments reflect CIC’s commitment to strong governance and a diverse Board equipped to provide strategic direction and guide the Company’s long-term growth and value creation.
Rafael C. Hechanova Jr.
Mr. Hechanova currently serves as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Concepcion Industrial Corporation, where he leads the Company’s corporate affairs and corporate governance initiatives. As a third-generation member of the Concepcion family, he brings a deep understanding of CIC’s business, governance framework, and long-term strategic priorities. His institutional knowledge and leadership experience will further strengthen the Board’s stewardship as the Company continues to grow and evolve.
John Ma. A. Concepcion
Mr. Concepcion brings nearly four decades of executive and board leadership experience across the Philippine consumer goods and food service industries. He served as a Director of RFM Corporation from 2000 to 2026, contributing to the governance and strategic direction of a publicly listed company while supporting sustained business growth and operational excellence. His broad business perspective and proven leadership will further enhance the Board’s ability to guide CIC’s long-term strategic direction.
Karen V. Batungbacal
Joining the Board as an Independent Director, Ms. Batungbacal is a pioneer in the Philippine business process outsourcing industry with more than 30 years of leadership experience across local and international markets. Throughout her career, she has led organizations through expansion and transformation while building high-performing operations and strong governance practices. Her experience in enterprise leadership and corporate governance will strengthen the Board’s independent oversight and support sound decision-making as CIC pursues its long-term growth objectives.
Advancing Long-Term Growth Through Strong Governance
The appointment of Mr. Hechanova, Mr. Concepcion, and Ms. Batungbacal further strengthens CIC’s Board with complementary expertise and fresh perspectives in business leadership and corporate governance. Together with the existing Directors, they will help shape the Company’s strategic direction by providing sound oversight and fresh perspectives that support innovation, sustainable growth, and long-term value creation for customers, employees, shareholders, business partners, and the communities it serves.