First Filipino IMC President. BDO Unibank President and CEO Nestor V. Tan is elected as the first Filipino president of the International Monetary Conference (IMC), marking a milestone for Philippine leadership in global banking.

Nestor V. Tan, President and CEO of BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO), has recently been elected as President of the International Monetary Conference (IMC) for the 2025–2026 term. The election took place during the IMC’s annual gathering held in Brussels, Belgium.

The IMC is an exclusive, non-profit organization composed of Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers from 58 of the world’s largest financial institutions across 31 countries. The list of past presidents include Johan Thijis, CEO, KBC Group, Brussels, Belgium (2024-2025); Carlos Torres Vila, Chair, BBVA, Spain (2023-2024); and, John Dugan, Chair, Citigroup, Inc., USA (2022-2023).

Since its founding in 1954, the IMC has played a key role in shaping international banking practices and policies. It provides a private forum for dialogue among leading commercial banks, central bank governors, senior government officials, and top executives from global financial organizations such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

Mr. Tan is the first Filipino to be elected as President of the IMC, and his election reflects his extensive expertise in banking and finance and affirms his leadership standing in the global banking community. It is also a recognition of BDO's consistent performance and growing influence in the regional and global financial sectors.

His appointment marks a milestone not only for BDO but also for the Philippine banking industry, which continues to gain recognition in the global financial community.