Founding Partner
Prior to co-founding Ikhlas, Cesar was the Philippines' Secretary of Finance (2005, 2010 - 2016) and Chair of the Economic Development Cluster, during which the country received its first investment-grade ratings. He also served as Governor for the Philippines at the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, and as Alternate Governor at the IMF. He currently serves as Independent Director of Ayala Corporation, AIA Group, Bank of the Philippine Islands and Jollibee Foods Corporation, among others. Cesar was previously Chairman of SGV & Co. and holds a BSc from De La Salle University and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School.