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JM Esquibil

Chief of Legal and Finance

John Marc Esquibil is a highly accomplished CPA Lawyer with extensive expertise in law, finance, and information systems. A graduate of Saint Louis University, where he earned cum laude honors in both BS Accountancy and BS Management Accounting, he went on to pursue a Juris Doctor degree at De La Salle University under full scholarship, further solidifying his academic excellence.


JM’s professional career spans a wide range of roles that underscore his versatility and expertise. At SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co., he served as both a Financial Audit and IT Audit Senior Associate, refining his skills in financial analysis, risk assessment, and IT systems evaluation. As a Tax Accounting Supervisor at the Philippine Daily Inquirer, he specialized in tax compliance, audit preparation, and process optimization through automation tools.


JM is also a Bank Manager at the Land Bank of the Philippines. Prior to this, JM was an Attorney at the Philippine Competition Commission, where he has played a pivotal role in merger reviews, policy formulation, and investigations in critical sectors such as ride-hailing, banking, energy, and real estate. His expertise in competition law highlights his strategic thinking and commitment to promoting fair market practices.


JM also holds certifications as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), proving testament to his unique ability to blend legal expertise with technical precision.


As Corporate Secretary and Head of the General Counsel at Ixean, JM is an invaluable asset, providing legal and strategic oversight to ensure the company’s growth and compliance with industry regulations. His dedication to best practices and multidisciplinary problem-solving repertoire serve as a firm pillars to Ixean’s organizational and administrative excellence and integrity.

JM Esquibil
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