ACMobility, Ayala Group’s mobility solutions arm and a key player in the country’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure space, today announced a series of organizational changes and new leadership appointments aimed at supporting its next phase of growth and innovation. These changes take effect on June 1, 2025.
“As we navigate an increasingly dynamic mobility landscape, enhancing how we operate is essential,” said Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, CEO of ACMobility. “This leadership refresh is part of our broader strategy to strengthen service delivery and accelerate our transformation as a customer-first mobility provider.”
Key transitions include:
- Antonio “Toti” Zara, current Head of Automotive Retail and Distribution, will assume an advisory role until his retirement by year-end. Zara’s deep experience has been vital to the development of ACMobility’s dealership and distribution networks. The position he held will be retired to allow for a more focused leadership model.
- Jay Lopez joins as Managing Director of Kia Philippines Motor Corporation (KPMC), bringing nearly three decades of executive experience across multiple sectors.
- Bob Palanca continues as Managing Director of Mobility Access Philippines Ventures, Inc. (MAPVI), distributor of BYD passenger cars.
To align operations and improve execution across dealerships, ACMobility is launching the Auto Care and Retail Group, an umbrella business unit consolidating all dealership brands under Iconic Dealership, Inc. (IDI) — including Kia, BYD, Isuzu, Honda, and Bosch Car Service.
The group will be led by Steve Gingco, currently Head of IDI-Honda, who will continue to oversee Honda while expanding his role to lead the entire dealership portfolio.
He will be supported by:
- Eric Wambangco as IDI-Isuzu Brand Head.
- Dennis Salvador as IDI-BYD Brand Head.
- Brian Buendia as IDI-Kia Brand Head.
- Ron Campilan as General Manager of Bosch Car Service Philippines.
“These moves reinforce our focus on agility, accountability, and innovation,” added Zobel de Ayala. “I am confident that our new structure and leadership team will help drive the business forward and deliver greater value to our customers.”
ACMobility assures its partners and clients that current operations and legal agreements will continue without disruption.
Learn more about ACMobility and its offerings at https://acmobility.ph.
