Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions, Inc. at its board meeting held on February 2, 2024, approved the resignation of Alberto L. Santos as Chief Customer Experience Officer to pursue other interests, effective February 29, 2024; approved the change in designation of Benjamin Rex Emilio B. Azada from Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer to Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer, effective February 1, 2024. Mr. Azada has been with Converge since April 2020, primarily driving the Company's chief strategic and sustainability efforts. Prior to joining Converge, he was part of PwC's leadership team, with focus on strategy and business transformation for clients across Greater China and Southeast Asia in the fields of technology, media, and telecommunications.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of the Philippines Diliman, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (with Merit) from the University of Durham, UK. Presently, he is studying for an MSc in Sustainable Development at the University of Sussex?s Science Policy Research Unit. He remains the President of the UP Industrial Engineering Alumni Association.

He is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.