Grab Philippines announced in a press release a leadership progression that sees Ronald Roda and Grace Vera Cruz take on expanded responsibilities in the company.
Roda has been appointed as Country Head of Grab Philippines, while Vera Cruz, who has led Grab Philippines for the past four years, has moved into a regional position as Head of Regional Corporate Strategy.
The planned succession is part of the company’s commitment to nurturing talent and demonstrates the depth of Filipino leadership in the organization.
Roda was most recently Chief Operating Officer of Grab Philippines and led the GrabCar business for over six years. Under his leadership, Grab expanded its reach from 8 cities to over 200 in the Philippines since 2018, making its services accessible to millions more Filipinos. During the pandemic, when the GrabCar business was temporarily shut down, Ronald adapted swiftly to sustain business operations and transformed it into a more reliable and affordable service post-pandemic.
Additionally, he played a crucial role in creating over 72,000 livelihood opportunities in the first half of 2024, bringing the total to over 270,000 since 2023. That is in line with the company’s commitment to the Philippine government of creating 500,000 livelihood opportunities over the next five years.
“I am honored to take on the role of Country Head for Grab Philippines, and I am committed to continuing the great work and building on the strong relationships established under Grace’s leadership,” said Roda.
“My goal is to continue making Grab a true partner for growth, providing innovative solutions that benefit Filipinos across the nation. Together, we will further enhance the quality of life for our consumers and driver-partners, and strengthen the pathways for success for our MSMEs and corporate partners, ensuring that Grab remains a vital contributor to the Philippines’ socio-economic development,” he added.*
