From June 2022 to August 2024, Mr. Alfredo E. Pascual served as the Secretary of Trade and Industry of the Philippines, where he played a pivotal role in steering the Philippines through significant economic growth amid global challenges. At the time of his appointment, he was also the President of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP).

His commitment to good corporate governance is evident through his leadership roles in various organizations. He has served as the Lead Independent Director of  SM Investments Corporation and held independent director positions at Megawide Construction and Concepcion Industrial. Additionally, he was the President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) and a Board Trustee of the Institute for Solidarity in Asia.

Mr. Pascual’s career spans over five decades, marked by transformative leadership in both the public and private sectors. He brings extensive experience and a distinguished reputation in the banking industry, both locally and internationally. He has held key positions at the University of the Philippines (UP), where he was the 20th President, and at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), where he worked for 19 years in various capacities, including as Director for Private Sector Operations.

His contributions to governance and education have earned him numerous accolades, including honorary doctorates and the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award.

Mr. Pascual holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (cum laude) from the UP.