Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has announced the appointment of two senior executives to bolster its enterprise data and delivery management teams.
Margie Raymundo has been named the head of Data and AI Architecture and vice president under the Enterprise Data division. Meanwhile, Kathleen Suzette Yu has been appointed as the Digital Delivery Cluster Lead and assistant vice president under the Delivery Management department.
These appointments took effect on 3 November 2025, as confirmed by a filing with the stock exchange.
According to a disclosure filed with the stock exchange, Margie Raymundo has been appointed as Head of Data and AI Architecture and Vice President under the Enterprise Data division. At the same time, Kathleen Suzette Yu has taken on the role of Digital Delivery Cluster Lead and Assistant Vice President within the Delivery Management department. Both appointments officially took effect on 3 November 2025.
Industry observers note that these leadership changes come at a time when banks are placing greater emphasis on advanced data infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and efficient digital delivery frameworks. UnionBank, long recognized for its innovation-led approach, appears to be reinforcing its internal leadership structure to support large-scale digital initiatives and enterprise-wide transformation.
As Head of Data and AI Architecture, Margie Raymundo is expected to play a critical role in shaping the bank’s data ecosystem. Her responsibilities will likely include overseeing data architecture strategies, ensuring scalability, and integrating artificial intelligence solutions into core banking and customer-facing platforms. In an era where data quality and governance are becoming central to regulatory compliance and business decision-making, this role is considered pivotal.
Raymundo’s appointment under the Enterprise Data division signals UnionBank’s intention to align data strategy closely with business outcomes. Financial institutions across the region are increasingly leveraging AI and advanced analytics to improve risk management, personalize customer experiences, and enhance operational efficiency. UnionBank’s leadership appears to be positioning the organization to remain competitive in this rapidly evolving space.