Aboitiz Land Announces Change in Leadership, names Rafael Fernandez de Mesa new CEO
Aboitiz Land, Inc., the real estate arm of the Aboitiz Group, has announced the appointment of Rafael Fernandez de Mesa as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2025.
He will succeed current president and CEO David Rafael, who will retire at the end of the year after leading Aboitiz Land for five years.
Fernandez de Mesa’s appointment marks the return of Aboitiz Land’s leadership to the Aboitiz family. A fifth-generation family member, he will lead the techglomerate’s land and residential business unit, continuing his current responsibilities as Head of Economic Estates in Aboitiz InfraCapital and bringing with him a wealth of industry expertise.
Fernandez de Mesa plays a key role in the ongoing success of the award-winning Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates. These thriving hubs, located in Batangas, Cebu, and Tarlac, now span nearly 2,000 hectares, host over 250 global industry leaders, employ more than 100,000 Filipinos, and have attracted over 155 billion pesos in investments.
Fernandez de Mesa spent 10 of his 15 years with the Aboitiz Group at Aboitiz Land, where he most recently served as First Vice President of Operations from 2016 to 2020. During his tenure, he held leadership roles across various areas, including Business Development, Project Management, Technical Services, Construction, Property Management, and the Residential, Industrial and Commercial Business Units. Prior to joining the Aboitiz Group he worked in banking for BBVA and Banco Santander in the United States.
He holds various directorships within the Aboitiz Group, serving on the boards of Aboitiz Land, Aboitiz InfraCapital, and Aboitiz Construction, underscoring his extensive skills and experience.
With Rafael Fernandez de Mesa at the real estate unit’s helm, Aboitiz Land is poised to continue its growth trajectory as it plays a pivotal role in the Aboitiz Group’s mission to be the Philippines’ first techglomerate.
About Aboitiz Land
With over 30 years of real estate expertise, Aboitiz Land has remained committed to its mission of innovating ways to enrich Filipino lives through vibrant master-planned communities.
A subsidiary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV), it is rooted in a century-long legacy of advancing business and uplifting communities. Its commitment to innovative, strategic, and impactful real estate ventures continues to shape Aboitiz Land into a significant contributor to the Aboitiz Group’s goal towards being the Philippines’ first techglomerate.
For more information about Aboitiz Land and our dedication to enhancing value for our stakeholders, please visit www.aboitizland.com.
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