Angelito Pangilinan takes CEO role at Dentsu Aegis Network Philippines as Miguel Ramos steps down

Dentsu Aegis Network today announces the promotion of Angelito Pangilinan (known as BoyP) to CEO Dentsu Aegis Network Philippines as Miguel Ramos steps down as CEO, continuing to be connected to the business in his role as Chairman of the recently acquired agency ASPAC Creative Communications Inc (ASPAC).Miguel Ramos joined the company in 2006 and spent almost five years leading the business in the Philippines, growing it to number three in the market today. He brings with him 20 years’ experience in the industry managing and founding companies in the communications space. Stepping down from his role means he can continue leading ASPAC and reconnect with his entrepreneurial side, while focusing more on family.BoyP has been with the network in the Philippines for the past four years and has almost 40 years' experience in advertising and media. He first joined the network as CEO Carat Philippines and successfully grew the company to number three in RECMA Qualitative rankings in the market. He then moved to lead Vizeum in May 2015 and will now take on the top job as CEO Dentsu Aegis Network Philippines effective mid-March.Dick van Motman, CEO Dentsu Aegis Network Southeast Asia said, “Under Miguel’s leadership we’ve developed Dentsu Aegis Network Philippines into a well-rounded communications group with strong media and now also creative credentials.  A significant operation poised for further growth. This is no mean feat and we’re very thankful for Miguel’s strong contribution and leadership.“Miguel and I have been talking for a while about his desire to rebalance and therefore step down as a CEO and feel that now is the right time to take this step as we have a balanced top management team across all of the brands and a good successor in the form of BoyP. This means we can continue to build on our momentum in an increasingly important market like the Philippines. BoyP doesn’t need an introduction given his track record within the industry where has held many leadership positions. We are very optimistic about the future.” added Dick.“It’s been a great journey over the past few years with Dentsu Aegis Network and this is another exciting step in my career and in the growth and development of Dentsu Aegis Network Philippines. I look forward to working with all of the teams here to continue to innovate the way we work with our clients and to provide new opportunities to grow our business,” added BoyP.“The business is in a very good place with a strong client base, passionate and talented team, and a growing reputation for outstanding work on all fronts. I’m looking to reignite my entrepreneurial spirit and more time with my family,” saidMiguel Ramos. “The future is truly bright for Dentsu Aegis Network in the Philippines. I am proud to have been part of the journey and look forward seeing how BoyP takes it to the next level.”