Freddie M. Garcia
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Federico "Freddie" M. García (Tagalog pronunciation: [gaɾˈsɪa]; born July 13, 1944), also known as FMG, is a Filipino business executive who served as President of ABS-CBN Corporation, the largest media conglomerate in the Philippines, from May 26, 1997 to December 31, 2003, and currently as one of its board of directors.[1]
Freddie M. García | |
|---|---|
| President, ABS-CBN Corporation | |
| In office May 26, 1997 – December 31, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Eugenio Lopez III |
| Succeeded by | Luis F. Alejandro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Federico M. García July 13, 1944 Manila, Philippines |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Occupation | Board of Directors, ABS-CBN Corporation Judge, Pilipinas Got Talent |
García attended the College of Business Administration at the University of the Philippines Diliman.[2]
García began his career with ABS-CBN as sales executive in 1966 until 1972, when the network was shut down following the declaration of Martial law in the Philippines. He then moved to GMA Radio Television Arts from 1974 to 1986.
García rejoined ABS-CBN in 1987 as Executive Vice-President and General Manager. He became its president and chief operating officer in 1998 until 2003. He rejoined ABS-CBN as a board director and management consultant in 2006.
In 2010, García joined as a judge of Pilipinas Got Talent until midway to its sixth season.[3][4][5]
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