Meet Our Officers
The New Zealand Philippines Business Council comprises a diverse and influential group of members who are actively engaged in promoting and advancing the economic ties between New Zealand and the Philippines. Our esteemed members include industry leaders, business professionals, entrepreneurs, government representatives, and academics from various sectors.
With their wealth of experience, expertise, and passion, our members contribute to the growth and success of both nations by fostering trade, investment, and collaboration opportunities.
Together, we form a dynamic community dedicated to strengthening the bilateral relationship and creating a prosperous future for New Zealand and the Philippines.
Paul Familara
Overall Chairman
Paul is a seasoned entrepreneur and natural leader, contributing his expertise in tech and marketing to NZPBC. He also led the Philippine Golf Club Auckland for 6 years to help a community of golfers in New Zealand. He demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age establishing his own corporation at age 22 and now focused on the tech and service sectors.
He envisions a future where Filipinos, in both the Philippines and New Zealand, embrace entrepreneurship to create wealth from innovative ideas, uplifting lives, and shaping a better future for generations to come.
Innovate Marketing NZ
Ivan Presquito
Chairman- South Island
Ivan is the Chairman of the South Island Chapter of NZPBC, a position he holds with great dedication and passion. With his strong business acumen and proper connections in the building industry in Christchurch, he actively fosters relationships between Kiwi and Filipino businesses in this part of the country.
As an influential figure in the business community, Ivan plays a crucial role in growing new opportunities for businesses expanding the NZPBC network.
Elegant Kiwi Homes
Bradley So
Vice Chairman
Atty. Bradley So serves as the Vice Chairman and Secretary of the Council, where his fresh perspectives and innovative ideas as a young leader have been invaluable.
As a Director at Queen City Law NZ Limited, Bradley manages the firm’s large, award-winning Immigration Team. His expertise lies in Business Migration, Foreign Investment, and Commercial Law, making him a key figure in guiding businesses and individuals through complex immigration and investment processes. Bradley’s dedication to both the Filipino and business communities showcases his passion for empowering growth and fostering strong international connections.
Queen City Law
Hannah Alcantara
Secretary
Atty. Hannah Alcantara is a New Zealand lawyer who works in immigration law. She finished a double degree — a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in International Business and Management, and a Bachelor of Laws. Hannah helps people, families, and businesses with their New Zealand visa and immigration needs.
Queen City Law
Nick Salas
Treasurer
Nick Salas is the Treasurer and Head of the Membership Committee of the New Zealand Philippines Business Council (NZPBC), where he has been a dedicated leader for many years. As a long-serving Director and former Chairman for four years, Nick's commitment to the organization has been instrumental in its growth and success.
Beyond his pivotal role at NZPBC, Nick currently works for PlaceMakers, one of New Zealand’s leading construction supply companies, where he has performed varied roles in his career. His extensive experience in leadership, sales, and operations brings invaluable insights to both NZPBC and the business community.
PlaceMakers
Board of Directors
Members
Corporate Members
FunTo Ltd - Gladys & Brian Sarmiento
Kiwi Group - Lito Banal
Phil-NZ Global Cargo - Ariel Abrogena
Planet Earth Travel - Edith Carpenter
Innovate Marketing NZ - Paul Familara
CMR Accounting - Conrad Galang
Quality Restaurant Brand -Eduardo Viterbo
Security & Gates Ltd - Molino Garcia
Sensient Technologies - Lorna Abott
Royal Oak Medical - Oliver Samin
Tres Marias - Joy Catoto
Garcia Law - Paulo Garcia
Migrant News - Sheila Mariano & Mel Fernandez
Queen City Law - Bradley So
Oh Craft Ltd - Kelvin Servigon
Customized Plastic Tank Ltd - Nelson Cutillon
Advent Ark Lawyers - Elcel Nerida
Gemma Mondelo
Skyleries Foods - Iris Nacpil
The House of Musa NZ - Carmela Laylo
Extend Cricket Coaching & Sports Apparel - Jay Doctora
Echotech - Fernando Orduna
RGB Draughting - Ryan Bautista
Leanovation Ltd - Justinn Valerio
MDG Properties - Mark Dizon & Leilani Guillen
Right Education - Jay Aranas
My Embroidery - George Bautista
Pathfindr - Wennie Fernandez
Elegant Kiwi Homes - Ivan Presquito
Lawspace - Maricel Weischede
Downeaster & Your Tita - Vic Artates
May's One Stop Shop - May Grace Lazarito
Sahah - Regine Francisco
Weroar Ltd - Ronmar Lacamiento
My Repsoft - Hamilee Repasa
Pinoys in NZ Ltd - Melody Opanez
Ako Immigration Services - Sally Severo Welthe
Outsource Wizards - Mona Cullen
Supported Lifestyle Services - Richard Berber
ABC Business Sales - Darwin Dioquino
Kinetic Brandfire - Cha Clarino & Ginger Taduran
5 Star Prints - Rossini Dela Pena
Mang Joe's Chicken Inasal - Joe Marcuelo
Apex Accounting - Cristina Canard
General Members
Mark Guadalupe
Omar Romero
Rene Molina
Gene Bagsic - Bagsic Law
Nida Gray
Mauro Oreta
Virginia Russel
Joel Montarde
Michael & Blossoms Cruz
Romil Fernandez
Russell & Maria Siayngco
Nick Salas
Jet Morales
Efren Pascual
Roy Soriano-Cabauatan
Ric Benitez
Zenie Low
Gerald Quijano
Cheril Calling
Edwin Quindo
Studio G - Gary Leano
Create 'N Cut - Leslie Jean Abejo
Plaridel Pedrigal
Billig Marzan - Peak Financial Services
Christine Bear - CAITO Ltd
Albert Samson
Louie Samson
Bien Tabo
Joel Montarde
Percival la Madrid
Raymund Virrey
Rene Pascual
Roy Boquiron
Neil Castillo
Cora Dignadice
Cris Raducu
Mel Baker
Nimfa Uy
Vincent Cebes
Sonny Lu
Cora Noblejas
Rose Tuason
Jai Nario
Hoover Uy De Baron
Donovan Mendoza
Batang Pinoy NZ Events - Jade-Ceres Munoz
Turfman Landscape - Hamza Requiroso Jr.
Tuon Online Academy - Juvelyn Bocoran
Mark Palad - Jervois Road Gifts
Anelin Gooco