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News Augusto D. Bengzon

With extensive experience across financial services and capital markets, Mr. Bengzon serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Investment & Capital Corporation of the Philippines.

He spent 18 years in financial services, including 16 years with Citibank, where he held senior roles across consumer, corporate, and investment banking. He later joined Ayala Land, Inc., serving as Treasurer and subsequently as Chief Finance Officer. In addition to his CFO role, he held key leadership positions as Chief Compliance Officer and as Chairman and Director of various subsidiaries within the Ayala Land group. During his tenure, he played a central role in strengthening the company’s capital structure, advancing its investor relations program, and supporting the company’s expansion across multiple real estate asset classes.

Mr. Bengzon has been recognized locally and internationally for financial leadership, including Philippines Best CFO by Institutional Investor and Corporate Treasurer, ING-FINEX CFO of the Year, and Best Corporate CFO, Southeast Asia by Finance Asia.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Mr. Bengzon has played an active role in professional leadership. He has served as President of the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX), Chairman of the FINEX Foundation, and Chairman of the FINEX Academy.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Ateneo de Manila University and a Master’s degree in Business Management from the Asian Institute of Management.

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