Institute Fellow

Rey is a digital and culture transformation thought & action leader, a sought-after public speaker, and an accomplished educator, author, business columnist, and innovation coach.
He is the CEO of Hungry Workhorse, a digital and culture transformation consulting firm. He has engaged with several companies and organizations on digital transformation and innovation, helping them in strategy, execution, and culture change management.

He is also the chairman, independent director, co-founder, and adviser of several startup and tech companies. He previously held senior executive roles in Microsoft, Samsung, Globe Telecom, Emerson, and IBM.

He is the Country Representative of the Institute of Change and Transformation Professionals Asia (ICTPA), a premier regional organization on change and business transformation. He is also the Chairman of ICT Committee of the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) and Vice Chairman of ICT Committee of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP).

Rey is Professorial Lecturer in the MBA program of De La Salle University, where he has been teaching for 16 years and currently teaches strategic management; Lecturer on Digital Transformation, Leadership and Management in the Benilde – School of Professional and Continuing Education; and was Adjunct Faculty of Asian Institute of Management where he taught Digital Transformation.

He is a business columnist and writer for Manila Times, Manila Bulletin, and Business World. He has written several articles and book chapters on digital transformation, 4th Industrial Revolution, and technology and culture.

Rey earned his MBA from DLSU where he is also finishing his doctorate. He finished courses in business from INSEAD-Wharton University of Pennsylvania, China Europe International Business School, and Helsinki School of Economics.

Rey has published the following articles on our site:

Changing Customer Behaviors Amid Covid-19

Changing Customer Behaviors Amid Covid-19

Suddenly, everyone is going digital. Companies are implementing work-from-home, moving to cloud computing, upgrading their networks and applications, and adopting ... Read More
An Era of Innovation After COVID-19

An Era of Innovation After COVID-19

“Necessity is the mother of invention.” – Plato Social media is flooded with pictures of health care workers from various ... Read More
Transformational Leadership in the Digital Age

Transformational Leadership in the Digital Age

Change has never been as pronounced as it is now and more so in the coming years. The 4th Industrial ... Read More
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