CIBI Information, Inc., the country's first and only local credit bureau, has announced the appointment of Pia Arellano as its new President and CEO. A seasoned and highly accomplished leader, Pia has a proven track record of delivering profit and growth for companies in highly competitive and evolving industries. She is set to lead CIBI into an exciting new chapter of expansion and innovation.
Pia has nearly three decades of experience across banking and financial services, payments, remittance, and telco. She joined CIBI from TransUnion Philippines, where she was President and CEO. Before leading the helm at TransUnion Philippines, she also served as Visa’s Head of Sales & Senior Director for the Philippines & Guam. Pia started her career at Citibank Philippines where she launched Ready Credit in the market. She is a BS Economics Cum Laude graduate from the University of the Philippines. Her arrival marks a significant moment for CIBI, as the company strengthens its position as a leader in credit solutions, identity verification, and fraud prevention.
“We are pleased to welcome Pia as our new President and CEO of CIBI. Pia brings with her a proven track record of delivering growth and has extensive expertise in the credit bureau and financial services sector making her the ideal leader to drive and accelerate CIBI’s transformative growth journey. As shareholders, we are excited about the new opportunities ahead for CIBI to bring cutting-edge credit risk analytics and identity solutions to financial institutions, businesses and consumers in the Philippines. We are confident that under Pia’s leadership, CIBI will play an even more pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape and driving inclusive economic progress for the country”, said Brahmal Vasudevan, Founder and CEO of Creador, key stakeholder of CIBI.
“We are delighted to have Pia lead CIBI at this exciting stage. Her strong business acumen and deep relationships across key industries will be crucial in driving our strategic vision. We look forward to achieving new heights under Pia’s leadership, solidifying CIBI’s role as a catalyst for financial inclusion and economic growth”, said Francis Estrada, Chairman of the Board for CIBI.
“I am deeply honored to be leading CIBI – a company with a long and rich history as the country’s first credit bureau, deeply rooted in supporting our country’s financial infrastructure. We remain staunchly committed to being a key driver of nation-building and I look forward to collaborating with our customers, stakeholders, and partners in achieving this vision”, Pia said.