Lucio Tan daughter, Vivienne, steps in as PAL OIC

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Tuesday revealed a change in leadership, as the company’s president and chief operating officer retired and the daughter of owner Lucio Tan took over the airline’s day-to-day business.

In an emailed statement, PAL confirmed the appointment of its executive vice president Vivienne Tan as officer-in-charge, following the retirement of president and COO Jaime Bautista.

“Official acceptance is next week during the board meeting on June 24, effective June 30,” Bautista said in a text message.

According to PAL, its board accepted Bautista’s retirement as he expressed his desire to spend more time with his family.

“As this is the beginning of JJB’s retirement life with his family, let it also be the beginning of even greater dreams for PAL and all PALers,” Vivienne said in a message sent to the airline’s employees.

“On behalf of my father, I am asking all of you to continue working towards our goals. I am personally committed to working with all of you hand in hand and build on what we have already accomplished,” she added.

The younger Tan also sits as board member of Tan holding firm LT Group Inc., Philippine National Bank, Eton Properties, Dynamic Holdings, University of the East and UERMMMC.

She holds a double degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of San Francisco, as well as a postgraduate Diploma in Fashion Design and Manufacturing Management from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, USA. —VDS, GMA News