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About Us

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

About Us

The Medical City (TMC) has distilled 50 years of experience in hospital operation and administration in the establishment of its world-class healthcare organization that serves some 50,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients a year.

Regular Directors

Mr. Jose Xavier B. Gonzales

Chairman of the Board
Jose Xavier B. Gonzales serves as Chairman of The Medical City’s Board of Directors and of the Medical Arts Tower, Inc. He is also the Chairman and CEO of PSI Healthcare Development Services, Corp. He serves as Chairman and Director of Proser Health Services, Inc., The Medical City Clark, Inc. and The Medical City Iloilo Hospital, Inc.; He is also a Director of The Medical City South Luzon and Creative Hotel Concepts Inc. He is also Chairman and President of Felicitas Antoinette, Inc.; Chairman of The Nutriganics Farm, Incorporated; President of Universal Storefront Services Corporation and Fountel Corp.; and Chairman and Trustee of Akbay Ginhawa Foundation, Inc. Mr. Gonzales holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from the Harvard Business School, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from the University of the Philippines where he graduated magna cum laude.
Dr. Stuart A. Bennett

Dr. Stuart A. Bennett

President and Group CEO
Dr. Stuart Bennett serves as the President and Group CEO of The Medical City. He began his career as a front-line military surgeon in the UK Royal Navy, serving as a nuclear submarine officer and earning the prestigious Green Beret as a Navy Commando. Transitioning from military medicine, he obtained an MBA from London Business School and Columbia GSB with Dean’s List Honours before his new career in Finance and Private Equity, based out of Singapore and then Dubai. With a unique blend of healthcare, finance, and operational expertise, Dr. Bennett has led transformative projects in hospital management across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. His extensive experience in healthcare operations, hospital design, and greenfield development positions him to lead The Medical City toward continued growth and innovation in delivering world-class healthcare.
Mr. Hong Minki Brian

Mr. Minki Brian Hong

Mr. Minki Brian Hong is a member of The Medical City’s Board of Directors. He is also the Managing Partner, South East Asia and Financial Services of CVC Asia Pacific Limited. He is also the Director of Asia Outsourcing Alpha Limited, Asia Outsourcing Beta Limited, Asia Outsourcing Gamma Limited, Montage Company Limited, CVC Asia Pacific Limited, Starlight TopCo Limited, Starlight Universe Limited, Southeastasia Retail Inc., Universal Healthcare Holding Inc., Asia Link Dewa Pte. Ltd., Asia Outsourcing Singapore Pte. Ltd., Ngern Tid Lor Company Limited and Phuong Chau Investment and Commercial Joint Stock Company.
Wonbae Lee

Mr. Wonbae Lee

Mr. Wonbae Lee is a member of The Medical City's Board of Directors. He earned his MBA from Harvard Business School in 2002. With a wealth of experience, Mr. Lee currently serves as Principal at CVC Capital Partners in Singapore, a position he has held since January 2018. Prior to this, he held significant roles at GE Healthcare, where he served as General Manager of Asia-Pacific for both Life Sciences and Core Imaging. His leadership journey also includes a tenure as General Manager in Japan and a noteworthy role as President of Indonesia for AstraZeneca. His career began with McKinsey & Company as a Consultant and has encompassed roles in asset management at Hudson Advisors, LLC, trading at Hyundai International Merchant Bank.
Pua Cu Brice Kevin

Mr. Brice Kevin Pua Cu

Mr. Brice Kevin Pua Cu is a member of The Medical City’s Board of Directors. He is also the Senior Managing Director of CVC Partners; Board Member of Landers Superstore (Southeastasia Retail Inc.) and Board Member of Fast Logistics Group.
Tironi Gabriele

Mr. Gabriele I. Tironi

Gabriele I. Tironi is a new member of The Medical City’s Board of Directors elected in 2024. Mr. Tironi is involved in the Portfolio Management & Operations for CVC Capital Partners since 2019. He has more than 13 years of international M&A Strategy & Operations advisory experience in different industries: Healthcare, Retail & Consumer with focus on the FMCG and Fashion & Luxury segments. Gabriele holds a Diploma in Scientific Studies & Information Technology from the Industrial Institute of “Galileo Galilei” (Crema), Italy.
Mr. James John Bevans

Mr. James John Bevans

Mr. James Bevans is a member of The Medical City’s Board of Directors. He has amassed a rich career in international hotel management and luxury residences, marked by key positions such as General Manager of Property Operations at Colliers Intl, District 8, Jakarta, Indonesia, General Manager at Plantation Urban Resort & Spa, Cambodia, and JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His journey also includes being the Group Director of Rooms at Wharf Hotels, Hong Kong, General Manager at Taal Vista Hotel, Philippines, and Huayu Resort & Spa, Sanya, China, Hotel Manager at Raffles and Fairmont Makati, Philippines, Resident Manager at Fairmont Beijing, Director of Rooms at Mandarin Oriental Beijing, The Peninsula Manila, Philippines, Grand Hyatt Amman, Jordan, and Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa, India. Further, Mr. Bevans held corporate roles at Hyatt Intl Corp, Chicago IL, USA as Corporate Rooms Manager and Corporate Reservations Manager, showcasing his versatility and leadership in the global hospitality industry.
Andrew Meadows

Dr. Andrew Meadows

Andrew Meadows, PharmD, MHA, FACHE, is a member of The Medical City's Board of Directors. He is also the Industry Advisor at CVC Capital Partners and a Board Observer/Special Advisor at Phuong Chau Medical Group in Vietnam. Prior to this, Dr. Meadows' illustrious career included successfully navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic as an Interim Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operating Officer at City International Hospital in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. His experience also includes serving as a hospital surveyor with Joint Commission International (JCI), which was preceded by a 20-plus year career in the United States Air Force Medical Service where he achieved the rank of Colonel. He also holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).
Mr. Huan, Boon-Kean

Mr. Boon-Kean Huan

Mr. Boon-Kean Huan, an esteemed member of The Medical City's Board of Directors, brings a wealth of leadership experience with a strong emphasis on Information Technology (IT) to our team. With a distinguished career that includes serving as the Chief Information Officer at the National Healthcare Group in Singapore for nearly four years, Mr. Huan has demonstrated his exceptional proficiency in IT strategy, management, and innovation. His expertise extends beyond the realm of healthcare, having also held significant roles in IT leadership at notable organizations such as Hewlett-Packard Financing and Toshiba for Asia Pacific. Mr. Huan's deep understanding of IT solutions and strategies makes him a valuable asset as we continue to advance our healthcare services and technology integration at The Medical City.
Dr. Eugenio Jose F. Ramos

Dr. Eugenio Jose F. Ramos

Dr. Eugenio Jose F. Ramos is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of The Medical City. He also served the Philippine College of Physicians as its president. Dr. Ramos earned his medicine degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1980. He took up his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at The Medical City (1980-1984), and his fellowship training in adult cardiology at the UP-PGH (1985-1986). He is a diplomate and fellow of the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) and of the Philippine College of Cardiology. He was awarded Distinguished Fellow of the PCP in 1999. Dr. Ramos obtained his MBA in Health at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business (AGSB) in 2008 (gold medalist). Dr. Ramos became PCP's 45th president in 2009.

Dr. Sarah Salvilla

Dr. Sarah Salvilla is a member of The Medical City’s Board of Directors. She is the Group Chief Health Officer of FWD Insurance Group, leading health strategies across 10 markets and driving innovation in digital healthcare. She has extensive experience in healthcare management, insurance, and academia, including roles at Bupa and the World Health Organization. Dr. Salvilla holds an MBBS and BSc (Hons) from Imperial College London and has completed executive education at London Business School and Yale Management School.

Ms. Muriel Gonzales

Ms. Muriel C. Gonzales serves as Director of The Medical City. She is currently the Product Marketing Manager at Revolut, France, where she manages a credit portfolio across 12+ global markets. Previously, she held key roles at Deezer, Neural Mechanics, and The Medical City, leading strategic initiatives in healthcare, AI solutions, and international business development. Ms. Gonzales holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BA in Psychology, magna cum laude, from the University of the Philippines.

Independent Directors

Atty. Villanueva L. Cesar

Atty. Cesar L. Villanueva

Atty. Cesar L. Villanueva previously served as independent director of The Medical City from 2020 to 2022. Atty. Villanueva is a Partner in the law firm Villanueva Gabionza and Dy. He is currently the Executive Secretary for Administrative Tribunal of the Asian Development Bank, a member of the ICD Board of Trustees, and is the Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee of the Management Association of the Philippines. His previous work/professional experience include Governance Commission for GOCCs (Chairman and CEO), Ateneo De Manila Law School (Dean), Philippine Judicial Academy (Chairman, Commercial Law Department), Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (Member, Governing Board), Clark Development Corporation (Chairman of the Board), Clark International Airport Corp. (Member, Board of Directors) and Institute of Corporate Directors (Trustee). He is likewise an author of law books and an international lecturer.
Salvador G. Tirona, independent directors portrait

Mr. Salvador G. Tirona

Mr. Salvador G. Tirona is an Independent Director since 2018, Professional Services, Inc.; President and CEO, Lopez Holdings Corp.; Director, ABS-CBN Corp. and Adtel, Inc.; Treasurer, Lopez Group Foundation, Inc.; Treasurer and Trustee, Eugenio Lopez Foundation, Inc.; former Director and Treasurer, Bayantrade, Inc.; former Director, First Philippine Infrastructure Devt Corp., Manila North Tollways Corp.; Member, Management Association of the Philippines; Fellow, Institute of Corporate Directors; Independent Director of PSI Healthcare Development Services Corp. and Guam Healthcare Development, Inc.
Ma Aurora Geotina - Garcia, independent directors portrait

Ms. Ma Aurora Geotina - Garcia

Ms. Ma. Aurora D. Geotina-Garcia is an Independent Director since 2022; She is a consultant for corporate finance to the private and public sector for over 40 years ; Alumni Partner and Head Global Corporate Finance, SGV & Co/ Ernst & Young; Director and former Chairperson of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA); currently Independent Director of ACEN Corp., ACE Enexor Inc., and Cebu Landmasters Inc.; Vice Chairperson /President/ Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD); Vice Chairperson of the Shareholders Association of the Philippines (Sharephil); and member of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP); Founding Chairperson and President, Philippine Women’s Economic Network (PhilWEN); Co-Chair, the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE); Co-Convenor, Champions of Change Philippines; Chairperson the NextGen Organization of Women Corporate Directors Philippines ( NOWCD) , former Co-Chair, ASEAN Women's Entrepreneurs' Network (AWEN); long-time Trustee of Women’s Business Council Phils., Inc, Business & Professional Women’s, Makati (BPW), and the Samahan ng Pilipina para sa Reporma at Kaunlaran (Spark! Philippines).

Corporate Secretary

Norman P. Serapio, corporate secretary

Atty. Norman P. Serapio

Corporate Secretary
Atty. Norman P. Serapio is the Corporate Secretary since 2022; He is the Chief Legal Officer and Vice President for Legal and Corporate Services of Professional Services, Inc. He is also the Corporate Secretary of PSI Healthcare Development Services Corp., Guam Healthcare Development, Inc. and Philippine Foundation for Health and Development, Inc.; He is likewise the Compliance Officer of Medical Arts Tower, Inc. He is a CPA-Lawyer.
Linus V. Madamba, assistant corporate secretary

Atty. Linus V. Madamba

Asst. Corporate Secretary
Atty. Linus V. Madamba is Professional Services Inc.’s Assistant Corporate Secretary. He is a Partner with Bodegon Estorninos Guerzon & Gozos Law Offices. He is involved in commercial, civil and criminal litigation, and special projects. He is likewise experienced in intra-corporate disputes and corporate rehabilitation, among others.

Compliance Officer

Edison T. Flores, Jr., compliance officer portrait

Atty. Edison T. Flores, Jr.

Compliance Officer
Atty. Edison T. Flores, Jr. is the Compliance Officer since 2022. He is a Manager, Corporate Services of Professional Services, Inc. He is also the Corporate Secretary of TMC Clark, Inc. and The Medical City Iloilo Hospital, Inc. He is a CPA-Lawyer.

Chairman