Compiled by: Genesis Mae Esquillo
Reed Elsevier Philippines (REPH) is an organization that supports growth from within the organization itself. Over the last five years, the company has helped high-potential talents to progress in their career and help them build their legacy. Among other successful employees in Iloilo, Reed Elsevier is proud to present three of its leaders who bear a story of adventure and success in their career journey.
MARIVIC CONTE – Operations Manager II, Risk Solutions Group
- Name: Marivic Conte
- Nickname: Vic
- Tenure: 6 years
- Position/Title: Operations Manager II – Risk Solutions Group
- Hobbies and interests:
Nature, Sunsets, Beach, Cliff diving, Minimalism, Documentaries, Alternative History, Dogs, Food
- Why Reed Elsevier Philippines?
This company is second to home.
- What type of leader are you?
I can portray similar characteristics like that of a dove, owl, peacock, and eagle – whichever is necessary for the situation
- What is SERVANT Leadership to you?
This means being genuine in covering all facets of leadership.
What do you think is your legacy as a leader?
My advocacy of paving the way for future leaders
TAE HWAN KIM – Operational Excellence Manager
- Name: Tae Hwan Kim
- Nickname: Kim
- Tenure: 10 years
- Position/ Title: Operational Excellence Manager
- Hobbies and interests
Avid collector of vintage bags, collecting plants, working out, outdoor adventure
- Why Reed Elsevier Philippines?
I consider Reed Elsevier as my second home. I started 10 years ago and it has gone by so fast — it’s true what they say that time is irrelevant if you are enjoying what you do.
- What type of leader are you?
I am driven, motivated and passionate in my craft. I would also like to be someone who never settles for anything else and delivers results more than what is expected.
- What is SERVANT Leadership to you?
As a servant leader, I would like to think of this as paving the way, giving back to the community and organization. As we go further up the ladder, it is also our responsibility as servant leaders to pass on the torch. Share learnings with others to help them realize their career aspirations.
- What do you think is your legacy as a leader?
Establishing the Continuous Improvement footprint in Iloilo, bagging the Philippine Quality Award and being the youngest manager to date. An impossible task is just a state of mind. It’s all about mindset and being self-driven in accomplishing your goals whether it be on the personal aspect or career-wise.
ANNE JOBELLE ROMERO – Operations Manager, Primary Law Operations
- Name: Anne Jobelle P. Romero
- Nickname: AJ
- Tenure: 10 years
- Position/ Title: Operations Manager, Case Law Enhancements, Primary Law Operations
- Hobbies and interests:
Exploring my creative side: poetry writing and painting; I love to travel and discover new places too.
- Why Reed Elsevier Philippines?
I chose Reed Elsevier because it is where my skills and interests are aligned. I chose to stay because the company allowed me to grow and discover what I am capable of. The culture of trust and engagement played a role for the employees to become more productive.
- What type of leader are you?
I see myself as a communicative, innovative, objective and output-based leader. I am a situational leader too but democratic most of the time.
- What is SERVANT Leadership to you?
Servant Leadership is a culmination of all effective leadership attributes that will help the team members to realize their full potentials and in effect generate thorough output that will pave way for the company to reach the targeted goals and efficiencies.
- What do you think is your legacy as a leader?
My leadership brand of resiliency and focusing on the needs and development of my people.
