Alejandro H. Tengco is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the state-owned gaming regulator and operator in the Philippines. Appointed in August 2022, he leads transformative reforms to modernize the gaming industry, strengthen transparency, boost revenue, and reposition the corporation as a driver of national development and global investment.
Before joining PAGCOR, Tengco served as President and CEO of Nationstar Development Corporation, a construction firm notable for projects such as the renovation of the National Museum of Natural History. He also held senior leadership roles in the food and real estate industries and previously led the Government Affairs Group at the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT).
Tengco is a product of Jesuit education, having attended Ateneo de Manila University from grade school through postgraduate studies; he earned a degree in Business Management in 1982 and pursued law at Ateneo Law School until 1984. His career reflects a blend of private-sector management and public service, with a focus on governance and national development.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| PAGCOR - Offshore (POGO) | Chairman & CEO | – present |