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Keisha Ta-Asan - The Philippine Star
June 13, 2026 | 12:00am
EastWest said Romano’s appointment took effect on April 23. She will serve as a member of the bank’s audit committee and corporate governance and compliance committee for 2026 to 2027.
Businessworld / EASTWESTBANKER.COM
MANILA, Philippines — East West Banking Corp. has appointed Kristine Romano as independent director, strengthening the bank’s board oversight as it continues to emphasize corporate governance and sustainable growth.
EastWest said Romano’s appointment took effect on April 23. She will serve as a member of the bank’s audit committee and corporate governance and compliance committee for 2026 to 2027.
Romano, 42, brings extensive experience in corporate strategy, governance and financial advisory, having held several leadership roles at McKinsey & Co. across Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.
She previously served as managing partner and co-leader of McKinsey’s Philippine office.
“Kristine’s appointment reflects our continued focus on maintaining high standards of corporate governance and disciplined oversight,” EastWest chairman Jonathan Gotianun said.
“Her depth of experience strengthens the Board’s ability to provide clarity in governance, reinforce accountability and support the bank’s long-term, sustainable growth,” he added.
Romano currently serves as independent director of Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. and trustee of Asia Society Philippines.
She is a certified public accountant and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accountancy degree from the University of the Philippines. She also holds a Master in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.
EastWest is a Filipino-owned universal bank and a subsidiary of Filinvest Development Corp., the listed holding company of the Gotianun family. FDC has interests in real estate, banking, hospitality and tourism, infrastructure, power generation and sugar.
EastWest said the appointment forms part of its efforts to maintain disciplined oversight as the bank supports long-term growth.
