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The chamber

A multilateral foreign chamber, since 1978.

The Chamber strives to make its members’ viewpoints heard on economic and business issues, legislative measures, and administrative regulations. As the largest foreign chamber in the Philippines, the ECCP works to continuously champion the European-Philippine business community.

An ECCP gathering
The ECCP traces its beginnings to 1978.
01 / Standing

What the chamber says it is

Known as the oldest European Chamber outside of Europe.

eccp.com/about

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is a multilateral foreign chamber that promotes European interests in the Philippines and vice versa. As a membership organization with close to 1,000 members among its ranks and a strong partnership with the government, the ECCP offers a robust business network that holds great potential in translating to tangible business opportunities.

Its reach spans Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, and it works closely with European embassies and the Delegation of the European Union in the Philippines.

1978Serving the European-Philippine business community since
Close to 1,000members
24sector committees
6offices, from Clark to Cagayan de Oro
02 / The board

Board of Directors 2026-2027

The Board of Directors and Officers for 2026-2027, as the chamber publishes them. Directors whose portrait the chamber does not publish are shown as a monogram rather than a substituted photograph.

ECCP President
Dr. Diana EdralinGeneral Manager, Roche Philippines
ECCP Vice President
Roman MenzCEO, Republic Cement Services, Inc.
ECCP Vice President
Lars WittigSenior Vice President, APAC, IWG Plc
ECCP Vice President
Ruben CambaManaging Director for Southeast Asia, ACCIONA
ECCP Treasurer
Albert PerezFounder and CEO, Paul Morgann
Director
Bernd SchneiderArea General Manager Philippines, Raffles / Fairmont Makati
Director
Juha-Pekka HoikkaManaging Director / Airbus Country Representative, Philippines, Airbus Helicopters Philippines, Inc.
Director
Jaime UrquijoHead of Urban Estates, Ayala Land Inc. (ALI)
Director
Sandeep UppalPresident and CEO, HSBC Philippines
Director
Liher UrbizuPresident and Managing Director, SAP Asia Pte Ltd
Director
Marjorie GarrovilloManaging Director, Alaska Milk Corporation (AMC)

The board as the chamber publishes it

03 / Officers

Officers who are not directors

The two officers the chamber lists separately from its board.

Corporate Secretary
Judge Cesar CruzManaging Partner, Cesar C. Cruz Law Office
Assistant Corporate Secretary
Atty. Peter CalimagPartner, Cesar C. Cruz Law Office
04 / The secretariat

36 people run the chamber

Every portrait here is one the chamber publishes on its own team page, paired to the name and the office printed beside it.

Florian GotteinFlorian GotteinExecutive Director
Gen Anaquita-GatanGen Anaquita-GatanDirector of Operations
Atty. Kathyrin PioquintoAtty. Kathyrin PioquintoDirector for Advocacy & Government Affairs
Gerry ConstantinoGerry ConstantinoDirector for Projects
Richel "Arci" CatalanRichel "Arci" CatalanAssociate Director for Events
Dr. Mei Ling QuezonDr. Mei Ling QuezonSenior Consultant for Advocacy and Projects
Austin SyAustin SyIndustry and Government Affairs Manager
Kirsten Arlan UyKirsten Arlan UySenior Advocacy Officer
Sophia Ysabel PanergoSophia Ysabel PanergoAdvocacy Officer
Atasha BernardoAtasha BernardoAdvocacy Research Associate
Justine Yuki OcateJustine Yuki OcateAdvocacy Research Associate
Jose Mari Gabriel TumananJose Mari Gabriel TumananAdvocacy Research Associate
Gaverielle "Avril" PeñalosaGaverielle "Avril" PeñalosaBusiness Consultancy and Research Officer
Canela ReilloCanela ReilloMembership Officer
Shaireen Angeline DayaoShaireen Angeline DayaoMember Relations Associate
Martina TorresMartina TorresMember Relations Associate
Josefa LabayJosefa LabayEvent Officer
Louise SernaLouise SernaEvents Officer
Barbara Kersten MalabananBarbara Kersten MalabananEvents Associate
Samantha AguirreSamantha AguirreCompetency Program Officer
Naomi RiveraNaomi RiveraProject Officer
Samantha FerrerSamantha FerrerMarketing and Communications OIC
Allane ArgandaAllane ArgandaCommunications Officer
Alyssa JaranillaAlyssa JaranillaGraphic Designer
Jayvee JuansonJayvee JuansonSenior Web Designer / IT Officer
Mark Lenard De LaraMark Lenard De LaraIT Associate
Rhea MerculesioRhea MerculesioAccounting and Treasury Officer
Johnana "Jaja" CoJohnana "Jaja" CoManager, Accounting
Paula Mae Dela CruzPaula Mae Dela CruzAccountant, Finance & Projects
Gigi De LeonGigi De LeonExecutive Assistant
Joanne NatindimJoanne NatindimRegional Manager, Northern Mindanao
Mercedelin BuoMercedelin BuoCebu Branch Officer
Rie RealingoRie RealingoDavao Branch Officer
Angelluz AguirreAngelluz AguirreWestern Visayas & NIR Branch Officer
Dennis MondejarDennis MondejarDriver / Messenger
Ryan EsperaRyan EsperaMessenger / Utility

Twenty-four sector committees, six offices, and a network that reaches Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is a multilateral foreign chamber that promotes European interests in the Philippines and vice versa. As a membership organization with close to 1,000 members among its ranks and a strong partnership with the government, the ECCP offers a robust business network that holds great potential in translating to tangible business opportunities.