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Luis Virata
Director/Board Member at
BENGUET CORPORATION
Net worth: 93 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Luis Juan L.
Virata is the founder of Asia Society Philippine Foundation, Inc., Metropolitan Museum of Manila, Asia Society.
Current jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at CLSA Exchange Capital, Inc. since 2009; Chairman & President at Exchange Properties Resources Corp.; Chairman at Nonillion Holding Corp.; Chairman-Emeritus at Exchange Equity Partners Group Corp.; Chairman at Amber Kinetics Philippines, Inc.; Chairman at Mtv Investment Properties Holdings Corp.; Director at Amber Kinetics, Inc.; Non-Executive Director at Benguet Corp.
since 2013; Non-Executive Director at Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corp.; Member at Huntsman Foundation; Trustee at De La Salle University; and Member at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Former jobs include President & Chief Executive Officer at Philippine Airlines, Inc.; Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Cavitex Holdings, Inc; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Jardine Fleming Exchang Capital Group, Inc.; Chairman & President at Synergy Grid & Development Philippines, Inc.; Director at National Steel Corp.; Non-Executive Director at Nickel Asia Corp.
from 2008 to 2022; President & Director at NSC Properties, Inc.; Director at Group 4 Securitas Philippines, Inc.; Deputy Country Manager at Wells Fargo Bank NA; Member at Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.; and Member at Makati Stock Exchange.
Education includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from Trinity College, Cambridge in 1975 and 1976 respectively, and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1979.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NICKEL ASIA CORP. 8.43% | 31/12/2025 | 1,174,000,000 ( 8.43% ) | 93 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
| 31/12/2025 | 234,003 ( 0.05% ) | 25 263 $ | 31/05/2026 | |
| 31/12/2025 | 69,600 ( 0.02% ) | 7 401 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Luis Virata active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BENGUET CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 18/12/2009 |
Exchange Equity Partners Group Corp. | Director/Board Member | - |
Nonillion Holding Corp. | Chairman | - |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
 The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Asia Society Philippine Foundation, Inc. | Founder | - |
Amber Kinetics, Inc.
 Amber Kinetics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Engages in developing a flywheel system from sub-scale research prototype to full-scale mechanical flywheel battery and will conduct both a commercial-scale and a utility-scale demonstration | Director/Board Member | - |
De La Salle University
 De La Salle University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corp.
 Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corp. Part of Nickel Asia Corp., Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corp. is a key subsidiary that operates as a producer of lateritic nickel ore. The company is based in Makati, the Philippines. Rio Tuba Nickel Mining manages mining operations established from a nickel deposit discovered in 1968 and implements environmental programs such as reforestation, biodiversity protection, and pollution control, alongside social initiatives supporting indigenous communities, employee welfare, education, and local development. | Director/Board Member | 25/11/2010 |
CLSA Exchange Capital, Inc.
 CLSA Exchange Capital, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Security Brokers Dealers And Flotation Companies | Chief Executive Officer | 18/12/2009 |
Former positions of Luis Virata
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Training of Luis Virata
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
60
1st degree connections
25
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 25 |
|---|---|
National Steel Corp.
 National Steel Corp. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures ferroalloy products | Non-Energy Minerals |
Wells Fargo Bank NA
 Wells Fargo Bank NA Major BanksFinance Operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank | Finance |
Synergy Grid & Development Philippines, Inc.
 Synergy Grid & Development Philippines, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Engages in general construction and other allied businesses | Industrial Services |
Nickel Asia Corp.
 Nickel Asia Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Produces lateritic nickel ore | Non-Energy Minerals |
Huntsman Foundation
 Huntsman Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides funding for cancer research and other social causes | Commercial Services |
Amber Kinetics, Inc.
Amber Kinetics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Engages in developing a flywheel system from sub-scale research prototype to full-scale mechanical flywheel battery and will conduct both a commercial-scale and a utility-scale demonstration | Technology Services |
Benguet Corp.
 Benguet Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops gold, copper and nickel minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Philippine Airlines, Inc.
 Philippine Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Provides passenger airline transportation services | Transportation |
Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.
 Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as a securities exchange | Finance |
De La Salle University
De La Salle University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Trinity College, Cambridge
 Trinity College, Cambridge Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Asia Society Philippine Foundation, Inc. | |
Metropolitan Museum of Manila | |
CLSA Exchange Capital, Inc.
CLSA Exchange Capital, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Security Brokers Dealers And Flotation Companies | Finance |
Exchange Properties Resources Corp. | |
Cavitex Holdings, Inc
 Cavitex Holdings, Inc Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Jardine Fleming Exchang Capital Group, Inc. | |
NSC Properties, Inc. | |
Makati Stock Exchange | |
Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corp.
Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corp. Part of Nickel Asia Corp., Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corp. is a key subsidiary that operates as a producer of lateritic nickel ore. The company is based in Makati, the Philippines. Rio Tuba Nickel Mining manages mining operations established from a nickel deposit discovered in 1968 and implements environmental programs such as reforestation, biodiversity protection, and pollution control, alongside social initiatives supporting indigenous communities, employee welfare, education, and local development. | |
Asia Society
 Asia Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an educational organization dedicated to promote mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among people, leaders and institutions | Commercial Services |
Group 4 Securitas Philippines, Inc. | |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Nonillion Holding Corp. | |
Exchange Equity Partners Group Corp. |
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