Deanne N. Siman

Work Experience

Robinsons Land Corporation

Corporate Finance Manager (July 2023 – present)

  • Orchestrated and executed high-profile financing projects and successful bond issuances totaling ₱30 billion in proceeds.
  • Fostered strategic collaborations with top-tier banks, brokerage firms, investment funds, legal entities, and national regulators to optimize capital raising activities.
  • Facilitated regular earnings calls and non-deal roadshows with company investors and analysts.

Corporate Finance Asst. Manager (July 2022 – June 2023)

  • Accelerated milestone completions for recurring projects, culminating in upwards of 30% overall time and cost reduction.
  • Acted as the company's ambassador in numerous local and international analyst conferences, showcasing expertise in investor relations since August 2022.

Corporate Planning Senior Officer (July 2020 – June 2022)

  • Navigated a strategic transition from the company’s Hotels division to the Head Office during a challenging period for the hospitality industry.
  • Championed and led diverse financing projects, showcasing adaptability and leadership.
  • Served, most notably, as project manager and financial analyst for the landmark IPO of RL Commercial REIT, Inc. raising ₱23.5 billion in proceeds.

Assistant Financial Controller (January 2019 – June 2020)

  • Spearheaded comprehensive financial reporting, capital expenditure analysis, and forecasting for the company’s international hotel properties, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn.
  • Ensured rigorous compliance with international brand standards, achieving a global assessment score of 92% for the properties, the highest in the preceding five years.
  • Implemented timely digital transformation through policy revamps, process automation, and the establishment of a virtual document library, which enabled the department to perform remotely and 100% business-as-usual at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I-Remit, Inc.

Strategic Research Officer – Office of the President (May 2018 – December 2018)

  • Piloted the successful launch of innovative remittance products in overseas markets, notably the remittance mobile app debut in Australia, as well as significant app groundwork in Singapore and Japan.
  • Leveraged data analytics and financial insights to drive market feasibility studies.
  • Revolutionized market research strategies and championed customer-centric initiatives for the remittance mobile app by conducting user acceptance tests and promoting customer education.
  • Negotiated and established pivotal agreements with international fintech partners to expand I-Remit's global reach.

Smart Communications, Inc.

Intern, International Carrier Business Division (April 2017 – June 2017)

  • Helped pioneer the conceptualization and launch of Smart GigaRoam, a flagship roaming product that has since become a leading product in the Philippines.
  • Crafted data-driven pricing models and analyzed key metrics to optimize profitability and market reach.

Zalora Philippines

Intern, Project Management (June 2017 – July 2017)

  • Contributed to foundational research, which led the company to successfully diversify into an untapped business sector.

Certifications

Corporate Governance and Sustainability

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) & Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) | November 2021

Corporate Governance for Real Estate Stakeholders

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) | March 2021

Skills

Software & Tools

Financial Skills

Management & Communication

Research & Strategy

Education

Philippines

Ateneo de Manila University

Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering (June 2014 – May 2018)

  • Gokongwei Brothers Foundation Scholarship Recipient (2014)
Netherlands

Leiden University College The Hague

Junior Term Abroad (JTA) Program (August 2016 – December 2016)

  • Student Exchange in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Global Challenges

Organizations

Ateneo Management Engineering Association (MEA)

Community Relations Head (September 2017 – April 2018)

  • Spearheaded community engagement initiatives, fostering sustainable partnerships under the MEA Sustainability Initiative.

Ateneo Student Exchange Council (ASEC)

Programs Core Head and Corporate Relations Deputy (September 2017 – April 2018)

  • Led the design and execution of in-school events, curating informative sessions and talks that inspired and guided students exploring international exchange opportunities.