Manila – Max’s Group, Inc. (“MGI” or the “Company”), the country’s largest casual dining chain, today
announced the appointment of Roberto Joaquin P. Ramos as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective
October 2, 2023.
Mr. Ramos joins the Company with more than 30 years of experience in financial planning, accounting, risk
management, and corporate governance. Before MGI, Mr. Ramos was the CFO of Group M, one of the
world’s leading media investment companies. Prior to that, he held the same position in Golden Arches
Development Corporation, Philips, and ABB, where he was responsible for Accounting & Finance, Tax,
Treasury, IT, Supply & Logistics, Legal & Commercial Risk Management, Contract & Commercial
Conditions Administration, Integrity & Compliance, Internal Controls, and General Services. Mr. Ramos
started his career as an Auditor In SGV & Co. He has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration &
Management from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business, and a Diploma in Finance and Business
Controlling from the Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland.
His appointment comes after the resignation of Maria Rochelle S. Diaz effective September 15, 2023, who
has decided to step down to pursue new professional opportunities. Ms. Diaz has provided strong financial
leadership and driven significant value creation for the company.
“I am pleased to welcome Roberto to the MGI executive management team,” said Robert F. Trota, President
& CEO, Max’s Group, Inc. “His tremendous experience and skilled leadership will be instrumental in
realizing our business transformation plans and growth objectives, and will be a valuable contributor in
guiding our company forward.”
“On behalf of the Board of Directors and the MGI team, I would like to offer our sincere thanks to Rochelle.
She has supported us in shaping and steering Max’s Group through a very uncertain environment over the
last three years. We wish her the best in her next endeavors,” Trota adds.
