Seasoned banker Lynette Ortiz takes her oath as the 11th president and chief executive of Land Bank of the Philippines before Finance Secretary and LandBank chairman Benjamin Diokno at the DOF Building in Manila. This follows her recent appointment by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Ortiz brings with her over 30 years of extensive experience in local and international banking. Prior to her appointment, Ortiz served as the first Filipino CEO of the Standard Chartered Bank Philippines, a post she held since October 2016. She led strategies to grow the local franchise across the various client segments and deliver sustainable financial performance. She also held various senior posts in risk management, treasury, corporate finance and capital markets in foreign and local institutions.
