C04228-2023

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSEC FORM 17-C

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.2(c) THEREUNDER

1. Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
May 26, 2023
2. SEC Identification Number
ASO94-002733
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
003-921-057
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
East West Banking Corporation
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Metro Manila, Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
The Beaufort, 5th avenue corner 23rd St. Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Postal Code 1634
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
+632 8575-3888
9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report
NA
10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the SRC or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA
Title of Each Class Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding
Common 2,249,975,411
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
Item 9

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East West Banking CorporationEW

PSE Disclosure Form 4-8 - Change in Directors and/or Officers
(Resignation/Removal or Appointment/Election)
References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

Hiring and Appointment of Senior Officer
Background/Description of the Disclosure

Please be advised that the Board of Directors, in its regular meeting, approved the hiring and appointment of the following:

Joseph Gerard Tiamson – Senior Vice President – Head of Banking Operations Group effective June 1, 2023

Gerry brings with him 36 years of experience in the banking industry. He is currently a consultant in Spenn PH Inc where his main responsibility is to identify, rollout and implement digital banking services for the unbanked sector in the Philippines.

Gerry started his banking career with Citi in 1987. He rose from the ranks and eventually became a Manager in 1993. After his 7 years stint with Citi, he joined Unionbank as the Treasury Division head in 1994 and was with them for 2 years. He was invited by Standard Chartered in 1996 where he handled various roles and became the SVP for Wealth Management/Shared Distribution. After 10 years, he decided to join Export and Industry Bank in 2006 as the VP and Group Head for Business Center Management. He later joined Deutsche Knowledge Services in January 2012 and handled various roles where his last position was VP-Head of Talent and Development for Global Tech Operations for until 2015. Prior to joining Spenn as a consultant, he was the SVP for Central Operations Group in BDO from 2016 to 2017.

Gerry earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management at the Ateneo De Manila University in 1983.

Atty. Lourdes A. Ona – First Vice President – Head of Legal Department and Assistant Corporate Secretary effective June 1, 2023

Atty. Lourdes A. Ona, is a CPA-Lawyer who joined the Bank in 2007 as Bank Lawyer, She was appointed as Head of Legal in June 2014. She is currently the Corporate Secretary of East West Rural Bank and East West Finance and Leasing and Director of two (2) subsidiaries of the Bank, Quest Marketing Services, Inc. and Pasberfund Holdings, Inc.

Prior to joining EastWest, she worked with Union Bank of the Philippines, wherein she also assisted in Corporate Secretary works. She also worked with the Securities and Exchange Commission for 4 years, as processing lawyer for the first two years and the last two years as Hearing Officer. Thereafter she engaged in private practice for 4 years, specializing in corporate practice. Her experience and training in the corporate practice equipped her with the required skills for the proposed position.
Resignation/Removal or Replacement
Name of Person Position/Designation Effective Date of Resignation/Cessation of term
(mmm/dd/yyyy)		 Reason(s) for Resignation/Cessation
- - - -
Election or Appointment
Name of Person Position/Designation Date of Appointment/Election
(mmm/dd/yyyy)		 Effective Date of Appointment Election
(mmm/dd/yyyy)		 Shareholdings in the Listed Company Nature of Indirect Ownership
Direct Indirect
Joseph Gerard Tiamson SVP and Head of Banking Operations Group May 25, 2023 Jun 1, 2023 - - -
Atty. Lourdes A. Ona FVP and Head of Legal Department and Assistant Corporate Secretary May 25, 2023 Jun 1, 2023 - - -
Promotion or Change in Designation
Name of Person Position/Designation Date of Approval
(mmm/dd/yyyy)		 Effective Date of Change
(mmm/dd/yyyy)		 Shareholdings in the Listed Company Nature of Indirect Ownership
From To Direct Indirect
- - - - - - - -
Other Relevant Information

None
Filed on behalf by:
Name Vincent Villanueva
Designation Finance Officer