Early Life
Ramon See Ang was born in Tondo, Manila, on January 14, 1954. He is the son of Chinese parents. Ang grew up in Tondo and worked in his father's automobile repair shop. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Far Eastern University.
Rise to Success
Ang began his career in the automotive industry and later joined San Miguel Corporation (SMC) in 1987. He steadily rose through the ranks, becoming Vice Chairman in January 1999 and President and COO in March 2002. In 2012, he gained control of SMC and was appointed Chairman and CEO on June 10, 2024.
Key Business Strategies
Ang spearheaded the diversification of SMC, expanding into power generation, infrastructure, oil refining, and telecommunications. Under his leadership, SMC has invested heavily in infrastructure, including airports and toll roads. He also led the acquisition of major companies such as Petron Corporation.
Philanthropy
Ang is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and community development. He pledged P500 million to build schools for underprivileged children in Manila and contributed over P150 million to scholarship grants and medical aid. During the COVID-19 pandemic, SMC, under his leadership, donated P14.8 billion to support relief measures.