is an independent director of the Company. He is currently the lead independent director of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, and an independent director of Aboitiz Power and Robinsons Retail Holdings. Previously, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, a publicly-listed company, from November 1, 2016 to November 30, 2021 and concurrently, as the Country Chairman of Shell companies in the Philippines during the same period.

Mr. Romero served in various capacities in the Shell Group of companies, for over 30 years, 19 of which in regional and international roles. He was the Vice President-Global Retail Network from 2013 to 2018 responsible for the management and capital investment associated with the Global Retail business’ physical assets worldwide. This includes network planning, real estate, petrol station construction, facilities maintenance, soil and groundwater services, HSSE, and Continuous Improvement. He was Vice President of Retail Sales and Operations East (covering Southeast Asia, South Asia, and China) from September 2009 to July 2013. 

Mr. Romero holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Cum Laude) from the University of the Philippines, and a Masters Degree in Business Administration (with High Distinction) from the University of Michigan. He has also attended management development programs at the London Business School and the Wharton Business School.