A former Prime Minister of the Philippines, Mr. Virata is one of the most influential technocrats in the country. He served as the Finance Minister from the 1970-1986. It was during this time that the Philippines’ economy surged to great heights. He is also the grand nephew of the First President of the Philippine Republic, Emilio Aguinaldo.

He has previously served as Governor for the Philippines to the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the International Fund for Agriculture Development. He is currently the Vice Chair of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and President of Bankers Association of the Philippines.