The Mapúa Education Group (MEG) bolsters its academic leadership with the appointment of seasoned banker Eugene S. Acevedo as Advisory Dean and Professor of Practice at MEG Schools of Business, in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), across its campuses in Mapúa University, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (MMCL) and Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (MMCM).
Mapúa Education Group names Eugene S. Acevedo as Schools of Business Advisory Dean, Professor of Practice
Acevedo brings with him nearly four decades of industry experience and globally recognized leadership in banking, finance, and corporate governance. Under his leadership as the former President and Chief Executive Officer of RCBC, recognized as one of the leading and most innovative financial institutions in the Philippines, Acevedo accelerated the bank’s business and digital transformation turning it into one of the fastest-growing universal banks in assets, loans, and deposits. The veteran banker possesses a proven track record in driving institutional growth, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships.
Acevedo’s distinguished background includes graduating magna cum laude with a B.S. in Physics degree from the University of San Carlos, where he continues to serve as a member of its Board of Trustees. He also received his MBA from the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), where he previously served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees. His professional journey began at Citibank, where he later became Managing Director and Country Treasurer for the Philippines and then Hong Kong, and Regional Head for Derivatives based in Singapore. He also previously served as the President of Philippine National Bank (PNB).Acevedo is also a published author with three bestsellers and a Gold Quill award in the Writing category from the International Association of Business Communicators(IABC).
The recent development is in accordance with Mapúa’s broader strategy of integrating industry experts into academic leadership and instruction.
As Mapúa Education Group Schools of Business’ new Advisory Dean and Professor of Practice, Acevedo will focus on industry-academe integration, ensuring that programs remain aligned with real-world executive practice and global business trends as well as on enhancing practice-oriented teaching and mentorship to give students direct exposure to C-Suite decision-making framework and leadership insights.
“Throughout my corporate journey, I have been in transformative roles and my new position at Mapúa Education Group Schools of Business is the natural next step in that trajectory. It’s an incredible privilege to shape a generation of future business leaders who will impact various industries and equip them with strong foundations in leadership, finance, strategy, and industry partnerships,” Acevedo stated.
“Having worked at international organizations, I am also inspired by Mapúa’s collaboration with Arizona State University. With ASU bringing a global perspective to the Schools of Business, we are building graduates made for the workplace of the future through global immersion and innovative learning. It inspires me to be a part of transforming and elevating the landscape of higher learning in the country,” he added.
His role is also expected to help expand industry networks and partnerships, opening pathways for internships, executive talks, and collaborative applied research.
“We at Mapúa Education Group welcome the wealth of experience and expertise that
Mr. Acevedo will contribute to the institution. His role is valuable in the mission of Schools of Business to develop future-ready business leaders. He is an excellent example to our students on how to be at the helm of a business in these modern times with strong grounding in ethics, sustainability, and digital finance. It is exciting to see how he would apply innovations to the curriculum, particularly in banking fintech, risk management, and corporate strategy,” Mapúa University President and CEO Dodjie S. Maestrecampo stated.
“Our institution’s Schools of Business are globally competitive and are connected to leading industry practitioners. Teaming up with Mr. Acevedo signals our continued commitment to excellence, relevance, and global industry engagement,” Maestrecampo added.
Mapúa Education Group’s Mapúa University remains to be among the top universities in the Philippines and amongthe world’s top higher educational institutions (HEIs). It has a growing regional and global presence, earning a spot in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) by Subject 2026.
Arizona State University is ranked No. 1 in the United States for innovation by U.S. News & World Report, 2026. In collaboration with Arizona State University, Mapúa Education Group Schools of Business offer structured and seamless academic pathways that prepare students for both local and global business environments, with defined progression routes to ASU degree programs through online or full on-campus immersion study. The pathway structure allows students to begin their studies at Mapúa under local tuition before progressing to ASU, expanding access to an international credential through a staged academic model.
Through these pathways, students from Mapúa’s BS Business Administration may progress to the W. P. Carey School of Business, one of the largest business schools in the United States. Students from the BS International Business program may pursue a dual degree pathway to Thunderbird School of Global Management’s BS in International Trade, as well as accelerated master’s pathways from BS Business Administration to either the Master of Leadership and Management (online) or the Master of Global Management (onsite) at Thunderbird. These structured progression routes enable Mapúa students to earn ASU credentials aligned with international business standards and global career mobility.
Together, these collaborations strengthen Mapúa’s commitment to developing globally competitive graduates equipped with international business acumen, cross-cultural leadership skills, and the digital capabilities required in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
