KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co. (KPMG RGM&Co.), the Philippine member firm of KPMG International, recently hosted a welcome luncheon for Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines Harald Fries at the Tower Club in Makati City.

In attendance during the luncheon were members of the Swedish
business community in the Philippines and KPMG RGM&Co. executives. These include Ericsson Telecommunications, Inc. CEO Sean Gowran, Retail Software Associates Corporation CEO Bo Lundqvist, Auto-Delta Volvo Bus President Robbie Torres, Swedish Embassy Senior Trade Promotion Officer Giselle Yap, Atlas Copco Business Line Manager Raymond Buenaventura, Ikano Philippines Inc. Marketing Manager Jasmin Cruz, Electrolux Philippines Country Marketing Manager Andrea Soto-Pionilla and Swedish Match Philippines Sales Area Manager for Asia Pacific Martin Ejecklint. Also present were Optel Ltd. Managing Director Don Felbaum and Ayannah CEO Mikko Perez who shared his insights on digital commerce and online payment services.

KPMG RGM&Co. executives present were Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer Emmanuel P. Bonoan, Vice Chairman and Head of Advisory Henry D. Antonio, Chief Finance Officer Pacifico M. Castañeda, Tax Principal Maria Carmela M. Peralta and Advisory Partner Michael H. Guarin.

The knowledge-sharing luncheon discussed the developments in the local and world economies which impact the Philippine consumer markets sector. Ambassador Fries likewise showed his appreciation for the luncheon hosted by the Firm and acknowledged KPMG RGM&Co.’s important role in bringing more Swedish businesses to the country while addressing barriers to investments with the support of the Swedish Embassy.

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For further information, please contact:

Cristina Roxas Loquinario

Markets Assistant Manager

KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co.

Telephone       +63 (2) 885 7000 ext. 339

Mobile             +63 (920) 9641628

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