Españo, Ma. Victoria C.

Ma. Victoria C. Españo

Managing Partner & Chief Executive Officer

Work experience

Marivic assumed the position of CEO in July 2011. Prior to this, she held the position of chief operating officer since July 2009.

She has extensive experience in the field of taxation. She has provided comprehensive tax services to local and multinational clients, covering tax consultancy, outsourcing, expatriate tax services, tax compliance reviews and assessments. She has also conducted tax due diligence reviews for significant acquisitions and provided tax advisory services in the government’s privatization projects.

Before joining P&A, Marivic was a tax manager in a leading construction firm. She also served as Chief Legislative Staff Officer of the Senate Tax Study & Research Office, and Legislative Liaison Specialist of the Department of Finance, where she was actively involved in the formulation of significant tax legislations such as the expanded value-added tax and the comprehensive tax reform program.

Sector experience

Consumer products manufacturing, communication, technology, pharmaceuticals, utilities, energy, transportation and entertainment

Awards and commendations

Most Outstanding CPA in Public Practice (2011), Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Founders Award, Punongbayan & Araullo - highest form of recognition of team excellence at P&A

Professional certifications

Certified public accountant (CPA)

Affiliations

Chairperson, Committee on Affiliates, Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX)

Former president, Eastern Metro Manila Chapter Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)

Former director, Association of Certified Public Accountants in Public Practice (ACPAPP)

Tax Management Association of the Philippines (TMAP)

Management Association of the Philippines (MAP)

Makati Business Club (MBC)

Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD)

Presentations and publications

Marivic co-authored the book “New Accounting Standards and Income Tax Reporting: A Study of Differences,” which won an Anvil Award of Merit at the 43rd Anvil Awards.

Education

Advanced Management Program, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania

Top Management Program, Asian Institute of Management

Master's degree in accountancy, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics (cum laude), Philippine Normal University

For inquiries, please e-mail Marivic.Espano@ph.gt.com.