After an impressive nearly three-decade-long career at Robinsons Retail Holdings Incorporated (RRHI), Robina Gokongwei-Pe is set to step down from her role as CEO on January 1, 2025. Gokongwei-Pe, 63, will be succeeded by Stanley Co, a 47-year-old alumnus of the University of Santo Tomas (UST).
Robina Gokongwei-Pe has been a prominent figure in the Gokongwei group’s retail arm since 1997, initially serving as president and chief operating officer. She took on the role of CEO in 2018.
The Gokongwei family’s legacy in the business world is significant. Robina is the eldest daughter of the late John Gokongwei, a renowned Filipino tycoon and industrialist who passed away in 2019 at the age of 93.
In the upcoming transition, Stanley Co will assume the roles of president and CEO, taking over from Gokongwei-Pe. Gokongwei-Pe herself will step into the role of chairman of the board, a position previously held by her brother Lance Gokongwei. Lance will transition to the role of board adviser. Additionally, James Go will continue as vice chairman, and Stanley Co will join the board, completing the nine-member team.
The company expressed confidence in Stanley Co’s leadership, anticipating a seamless transition and continued growth under his guidance.
