Gilbert O. Gaw

Gilbert Gaw is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in IT and strategy within the telecommunications industry. As First Vice President at PLDT and Smart Communications, he has a proven track record of executing complex digital and technological transformations at speed, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

In the last five years, Gilbert has led transformative hallmark programs at the PLDT Group, including demand planning and benefits realization, significantly maximizing corporate investment impact. He notably developed and implemented the group’s robust IT Demand Management Framework, optimizing IT resource utilization and decommissioning legacy platforms. 

Gilbert’s expertise spans across technology innovation, enterprise asset modernization, and strategic partnerships. A certified executive coach and MIT-certified professional, he champions a “Tech-Forward” culture and is committed to delivering high-impact results at speed through agility, collaboration, and excellence.