Cezar “Bong” P. Consing
DLSU GS 1972, LSGH HS 1976, DLSU AB Economics 1979
2019
DLSAA Lasallian Achievement Awardee
for his outstanding vision and excellent execution of innovative and forward-looking strategies that propel local banking to greater heights
Consing is one of Asia’s most respected figures in the banking sector. As of 2013, he has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). He is also a Senior Managing Director of Ayala Corporation, which is BPI’s controlling shareholder. For over a decade and a half, Consing has been on the Board of Directors for BPI, as well as representative for J.P. Morgan & Co (which was then BPI’s second largest shareholder). He also works with National Reinsurance Corporation as Chairman, and President and board director of Bancnet, Inc. Aside from BPI, Consing has been an independent board director for Jollibee Foods Corporation, CIMB Group Holdings of Malaysia and First Gen Corporation. Consing previously taught economics and acted as a teaching assistant at De La Salle University. At present, he is part of the advisory committee of De La Salle University’s School of Economics.