Investment & Capital Corp. of the Philippines (ICCP), an independent licensed investment house, has appointed Augusto D. Bengzon as its new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, to help stir its long-term growth plans.

In a statement on Wednesday, ICCP Chairman of the Executive Committee Guillermo D. Luchangco said the move is expected to bring seasoned financial expertise to the firm.

“Augusto Bengzon brings a strong track record in finance, governance, and strategic leadership. We are confident that his experience and perspective will serve ICCP well as it continues to build on its long-term growth plan,” Luchangco said.

Bengzon’s career spans 18 years in financial services, including 16 years at Citibank across consumer, corporate, and investment banking.

He later joined Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) as Treasurer and eventually became Chief Finance Officer, while also serving as Chief Compliance Officer, Chairman, and Director of multiple Ayala Land subsidiaries.

During his tenure, he played a key role in strengthening ALI’s capital position, advancing investor relations, and supporting expansion across various real estate asset classes.

Recognized locally and internationally for financial leadership, Bengzon has earned awards including the Philippines’ Best CFO by Institutional Investor and Corporate Treasurer, ING-FINEX CFO of the Year, and Best Corporate CFO, Southeast Asia by Finance Asia.

Under his guidance, ALI secured two consecutive 5-Golden Arrow Awards and a Top 20 ASEAN ranking for corporate governance.

Beyond corporate roles, Bengzon has been active in the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX), serving as 2024 President, 2025 Chairman of the FINEX Foundation, and currently as Chairman of the FINEX Academy.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Ateneo de Manila University and a Master’s in Business Management from the Asian Institute of Management.

ICCP serves large and mid-sized Philippine companies while also advising international investors on entering or exiting the local market.

Its parent, the ICCP Group, is a diversified conglomerate with more than 36 years of experience across investment banking, industrial estates, residential and township development, exposition halls, and venture capital, operating through subsidiaries such as Science Park of the Philippines, Pueblo de Oro Development Corp., Manila Exposition Complex, and ICCP SBI Venture Partners.