Lynette V. Ortiz is the 11th President and Chief Executive Officer of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and Vice Chairperson of its Board of Directors. She leads the country's largest development bank in advancing the National Government's development agenda through strong corporate governance, disciplined risk management, and rigorous regulatory compliance.

 

Under her leadership, the Bank has achieved record-high earnings driven by sustained revenue growth, operational efficiency, and prudent cost management. She also serves on the Board of the Maharlika Investment Corporation and is Director and Second Vice President of the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) for the 2026-2027 term, having previously served as its First

Vice President and Board Member.

 

With more than three decades of experience in banking and finance, Ms. Ortiz has held senior executive and regional leadership roles across leading global and domestic financial institutions, including Citi, Standard Chartered, and HSBC. Her expertise spans risk management, treasury, corporate finance, and capital markets. As the first Filipino Chief Executive Officer of Standard

Chartered Bank Philippines, she led landmark domestic and international capital market transactions, including sovereign bond issuances for the Republic of the Philippines, establishing a distinguished track record in executing complex and transformative deals.

 

A respected leader in digital finance and financial inclusion, Ms. Ortiz is at the forefront of LANDBANK’s efforts to harness technology in building a more connected and inclusive nation. She champions responsible and people-centered digital transformation that strengthens trust and security, expands access to essential financial services, and ensures that innovation creates meaningful opportunities for underserved sectors and communities. Through digital solutions, institutional resilience, and strategic partnerships, LANDBANK continues to help bridge financial and digital divides across the Philippines.

 

Beyond her contributions to banking, Ms. Ortiz is a strong advocate for diversity, inclusion, and women’s empowerment. She received the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (UN WEPs) Award under the Leadership Commitment category in 2021 and was named to Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Asia list for the third consecutive year in 2026.