The Asialink Group of Companies announces key leadership transitions across its flagship entities, Asialink Finance Corporation (AFC) and Global Dominion Financing Incorporated (GDFI), as a direct result of its continuous and sustained growth over the years. These changes are pursuant to strategic directives approved by its Board of Directors.
These leadership changes form part of a broader initiative to strengthen alignment across the Group, enhance operational synergies, and ensure that its organizational structure remains responsive to increasing scale and complexity, positioning the Group to more effectively capture emerging opportunities in the evolving financial services landscape, while reaffirming its commitment to long-term value creation, institutional resilience, and the continued delivery of innovative financial solutions to its stakeholders.
After twenty-one remarkable years of service, Ms. Patricia P. Palacios, President and CEO of Global Dominion, will transition into a new leadership role as Group Deputy CEO of Asialink Group of Companies. She will work closely with the Group’s CEO, Mr. Robert B. Jordan, Jr., and fellow Group Deputy CEO, Eillen B. Mangubat, providing strategic leadership across the organization by aligning key business units, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the seamless execution of the Group’s long-term vision. In this capacity, she will play a critical role in strengthening cross-functional collaboration, identifying growth opportunities, and advancing innovation initiatives that will further reinforce the Group’s leadership in the financial services industry.
During her tenure at Global Dominion, Ms. Palacios was instrumental in transforming the company into one of the country’s leading financing institutions, expanding its network to nearly 200 branches nationwide and broadening access to financial services for a growing number of clients. Her leadership significantly strengthened the organization’s market presence and contributed to its sustained growth over the years.
Global Dominion, the second-largest company in the Group, will move forward under the leadership of Mr. Samuel Z. Cariño, who will serve as its new President and CEO.
Prior to this role, he served as President and CEO of Asialink Finance Corporation for one year and three months. This marks a return for Mr. Cariño to Global Dominion, having previously served as Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Sales, bringing a deep understanding of the organization’s operations and market landscape.
The Board of Directors expresses full confidence in Mr. Cariño’s leadership, citing his extensive expertise in people development, data analysis, and sales and marketing across various non-banking sectors. With his proven track record, he is well-positioned to lead the company into its next phase of growth, strengthen operational capabilities, and drive innovation in an increasingly competitive financial services environment.
Succeeding Mr. Cariño in AFC as President and CEO will be Ms. Ana Katrina C. Bañez, General Manager for the company’s Commercial and Consumer Loans (CCL) division in Visayas and Mindanao. Meanwhile, Ms. Daisy D. Suba, General Manager for the CCL Luzon division, will serve as Deputy CEO.
During their tenure as General Managers last 2025, both leaders demonstrated exceptional performance, with CCL Luzon contributing 40% and CCL VISMIN delivering 39% of the company’s total sales, underscoring their strong leadership and execution capabilities.
Robert B. Jordan, Jr., Group CEO of Asialink Group of Companies, shared: “These leadership transitions mark an important step in strengthening the Asialink Group as we continue to position the organization for sustained growth and long-term success. With a strong and capable leadership team in place, we are confident in our ability to drive innovation, enhance operational excellence, and further expand our impact in the financial services industry.”
With this strengthened leadership team at the forefront, the Asialink Group of Companies remains firmly committed to its mission of empowering Filipinos through accessible and inclusive financial solutions. Guided by experienced, forward-looking leaders, the Group is well positioned to accelerate its growth, deepen its market reach, and contribute meaningfully to economic development. As it moves forward, Asialink continues to uphold its role as a trusted partner in advancing financial inclusion and driving sustainable progress across the communities it serves.
