Grab Philippines announces new country head

Grab Philippines on Monday announced key leadership changes, with the appointment of Ronald Roda as country head, while Grace Vera Cruz moves into head of regional corporate strategy.

Roda previously served as Grab Philippines chief operating officer, where he led the expansion of the firm’s coverage to over 200 cities from eight in 2018. He also led the GrabCar business for over six years.

“I am honored to take on the role of country head for Grab Philippines, and I am committed to continuing the great work and building on the strong relationships established under Grace’s leadership,” he said in a statement.

Cruz, who was appointed as country head in October 2020, will continue to be based in the Philippines to ensure a smooth transition. Prior to joining Grab, she was previously managing director of Philippine-based investment firm Seawood Resources.

“Ronald’s dedication and deep understanding of the industry make him the perfect leader for this next chapter. I encourage everyone to extend to him the same level of support and trust that you have generously given me as we continue our journey to drive growth and success for Grab and the Filipino community,” she said.

Grab Philippines targets to create 500,000 “livelihood opportunities” in the next five years. It created 72,000 in the first six months of the year, bringing the total to 270,000 since 2023.—AOL, GMA Integrated News