Rhodora T. Lao

Rhodora T. Lao is a corporate controller and chief compliance & risk officer at Universal Robina Corp. Rhodora has over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting.

Rhodora started their career as an assistant manager in the management accounting services department at Nestle Philippines Inc. In 2000, they moved to International Distillers Philippines as a financial planning & analysis manager.

In 2006, Rhodora joined Avon Cosmetics as a senior manager for financial planning & reporting for the Asia Pacific region. After 4 years with Avon, they transferred to Coca-Cola Far East Limited as group controller for the Pacific region.

In 2010, Rhodora was promoted to director of financial analysis and insights for the Asia Pacific region of Coca-Cola. Rhodora left Coca-Cola in 2017 and spent a year as deputy chief finance officer at Universal Robina Corporation - Branded Consumer Food Group before returning to their current role as corporate controller and chief compliance & risk officer at Universal Robina Corp.

Rhodora T. Lao completed a BS in Business Administration and Accountancy from the University of the Philippines. Rhodora was a valedictorian in high school at La Consolacion College - Mendiola, Manila. Rhodora also attended Immaculate Heart of Mary College.

They work with Marcia Y. Gokongwei - Managing Director, Operations, Maria Sarah P. Albert - General Manager, Malaysia, and Krishna Mohan Suri - VP, Global Innovation, Research & Development. Rhodora T. Lao reports to Irwin C. Lee, President & CEO.