Western Union announced the appointment of Ricardo Alair as director for the Philippines, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Palau.
His appointment comes as the company accelerates its growth strategy, expanding access to financial services for customers across the region.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ricardo to Western Union.,” said Gregory Laurent, Western Union regional vice president for Japan, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands.
“His extensive experience in financial services and telecoms, paired with a sharp understanding of the local market, makes him uniquely positioned to lead our operations in the Philippines and neighboring territories. Ricardo’s leadership will play a key role in enhancing our customer experience and driving meaningful impact across the communities we serve,” he said.
With over 20 years of experience across financial services, telecommunications and business strategy, Alair brings a strong track record of innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth. He spent more than 14 years at Globe Telecom in senior leadership roles.
