Digital Transformation & FinTech Leader; Executive Vice President & Chief Innovation & Inclusion Officer at RCBC; Founder of FinTech Alliance PH; Author of "Inclusive Digital Finance Report"

Philippines
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Lito Villanueva Biography

Lito Villanueva is a leading figure in digital transformation and inclusive digital finance in the Philippines. With more than 20 years of experience across banking, telecommunications, payments, development finance, and financial technology, Villanueva has contributed to organizations such as Economist Intelligence Unit, Visa, Smart Communications, International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group, and Voyager Innovations. At Voyager Innovations, he managed PayMaya and served as managing director of FINTQnologies, where he pioneered the digital lending platform service Lendr.

As executive vice president and chief innovation and inclusion officer of RCBC, Villanueva has directed the bank's digital initiatives, resulting in over 250 industry recognitions. These include Euromoney's Best Bank for Digital, Gartner's Eye for Innovation, YouTube's Challenger Award, and Sustainable Innovator of the Year at the Singapore Fintech Festival. He also serves as chief digital transformation advisor for Yuchengco Group of Companies. Villanueva has been named among the Top 100 FinTech Leaders in Asia, recognized as Chief Innovation of the Year by The Banker, and referred to as Mr. FinTech of the Philippines by BizNewsAsia.

Villanueva is the founder of FinTech Alliance PH, a non-profit organization that advances the financial technology sector in the Philippines by promoting digital innovation, financial inclusivity, and regulatory collaboration. As founding chairman, he leads an organization representing 95 percent of the country's digital retail financial transactions, with a user base exceeding 100 million. He is also founding chairman of the Alliance of Digital Finance and FinTech Associations, trustee of the Philippine Blockchain Council, co-founder of Asia FinTech Alliance, and advisory board member of ASEAN Innovation Business Platform.

Villanueva has authored several publications, including the three-volume "Inclusive Digital Finance Report" and "Uncharted Beyond: The Taxonomy of FinTech in the Philippines." He writes the business column "Bytes" for Philippine Star. His work has been recognized by People Asia Men Who Matter, Asia Trailblazer, and AGORA Award. Villanueva holds two master's degrees: a Master in National Security Administration from National Defense College of the Philippines and a Master of Arts in Public Administration, magna cum laude, from University of Santo Tomas. He also completed the Digital Transformation by Design program at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

Lito Villanueva Videos

Harnessing Agentic AI for Business Growth | Lito Villanueva, RCBC ...

Harnessing Agentic AI for Business Growth | Lito Villanueva, RCBC ...

Lito Villanueva EVP & Chief Innovation & Inclusion Officer at RCBC explores how Agentic AI can drive exponential business growth.

What's next for tech? FintechAlliance.PH Chairman Lito Villanueva ...

What's next for tech? FintechAlliance.PH Chairman Lito Villanueva ...

Business Outlook: Ron Cruz and Salve Ibañez talk to Lito Villanueva Chairman of FintechAlliance.PH. The group is organizing the Manila Tech ...

Interview with Lito Villanueva at WFIS 2023 - Philippines - YouTube

Interview with Lito Villanueva at WFIS 2023 - Philippines - YouTube

Listen to a thought-provoking interview featuring Lito Villanueva the Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation & Inclusion Officer at ...

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