12 Feb PT&T Announces Strategic Leadership Transition to Strengthen Operational Continuity and Delivery
The Board of Directors of PT&T Corp. (PSE: PTT) (“PT&T” or the “Company”) has approved a strategic leadership transition as part of its ongoing focus on operational continuity and disciplined execution of its priorities. Effective February 15, 2026, the Board has approved a leadership appointment to ensure a seamless transition and sustained momentum across the Company’s key initiatives.
The Board has appointed Mr. Jeffrey E. Julian, currently Vice President – Chief Technical Officer (CTO), as Acting President of PT&T. Mr. Julian will concurrently fulfill both roles as Acting President and VP – CTO while the Board completes the selection process for a new President and CEO.
Mr. Julian has served as PT&T’s VP – CTO since June 2019 and continues to lead the Company’s technical operations with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and end-to-end project delivery. In his capacity as CTO, he ensures the disciplined execution of approved fiduciary policies and strategic directives, exercising delegated authority and reinforcing a culture of compliance, accountability, transparency and commitment for cost-effective strategies. He also champions PT&T’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, embedding accountability, innovation, and stakeholder value across technical teams while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory and governance frameworks. In parallel, he leads PT&T’s transition from traditional connectivity to next-generation connectivity and digital services, advancing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise solutions to strengthen the Company’s competitiveness.
Under his technical leadership, Mr. Julian has spearheaded key initiatives such as the PT&T Network Optimization and Augmentation Project, optimizing PT&T’s legacy infrastructure to enhance performance and sustain competitiveness. He also led the PT&T Backbone Upgrade, a modernization program that strengthened the Company’s network capabilities upgrading a total cable length of 156 kilometers of network reach—translating to over 8,000 fiber kilometers of capacity and delivered significant savings through his strategic direction while ensuring cost-effective measures. Prior to and alongside his work at PT&T, his project leadership includes major industry programs from major telecommunications units which modernized telecommunications systems and improve network systems in the Philippines.
Mr. Julian holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas (1992–1997) and is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration at the same institution, where he is in the thesis stage of the program as part of his ongoing professional and academic development.
The Board expressed confidence that this appointment supports continuity and stability and reinforces the Company’s commitment to delivering on its operational priorities while maintaining strong governance and execution standards.
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About PT&T Corporation (PSE:PTT)
Incorporated in 1962, PT&T Corporation (previously known as Philippine Telegraph & Telephone Corporation) is a diversified telecommunications and information technology services provider. The Company caters to corporate, small/medium business, and residential segments across the Philippines. PT&T continues to specialize in adapting its services to the needs of enterprise and institutional end users. At present, PT&T’s business activities are categorized into two major businesses: Connectivity and IT Services.
Currently, PT&T has a network reach of 30,237 fiber kilometers in high-growth areas, covering almost 40% of the total Philippine population. The Company holds a 25-year National Legislative Franchise which allows it to establish, maintain, and operate both wired and wireless telecommunications systems for domestic and international communication. PT&T is a publicly listed company in the Philippine Stock Exchange.
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