Michael Leachon

Highly accomplished and results-driven Government Affairs Manager with extensive experience in both national and local government partnerships. Possesses the unique advantage of having served as a legislator and an elected official, complemented by valuable corporate experience. Demonstrates a proven track record of effectively navigating the complexities of government operations, policy development, and regulatory affairs.

Adept at building and maintaining strategic relationships with key stakeholders to influence policy decisions and drive business objectives. Specialized expertise in Government bidding with a portfolio of winning Govt Project Bids.

Senior Manager for Local Payments (Public Sector – Government, Non-Profit & LGUs) - COINS PH - Manila, Philippines

(2027-05)

• Strategic Public Sector Growth: Led end-to-end LGU and government partnerships, aligning fintech product roadmaps with public sector digital transformation and financial inclusion goals.
• Stakeholder & Regulatory Management: Cultivated high-level relationships with government agencies and LGU stakeholders to ensure seamless operational alignment and long-term regulatory support.
• Business Development: Identified and closed high-value government deals, including digital disbursement and revenue collection systems, to accelerate user adoption and sector footprint.

Senior Government Affairs Manager - ECLOUD VALLEY PHILIPPINES (Amazon Web Services Partner) - Manila, Philippines

(2024-10)

• Launched a major partnership with TESDA for Cloud Education.
• Managed dual responsibilities across Government Affairs, Stakeholder Relations, and Lobbying integrated with Government Sales.
• Closed multimillion PHP deal sizes with National Agencies including DENR, Phivolcs, DSWD, and FDA.

Corporate Stakeholder Engagement Head Non-East Zone – Regulatory Affairs - MANILA WATER PHILIPPINES - Manila, Philippines

(2024-01 - 2024-08)

• Responsible for managing stakeholder relationships and building strategic partnerships with national and local government agencies.
• Leveraged relationships to influence and impact policies in alignment with the company's objectives.
• Led a team of managers and officers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with key stakeholders, navigating complex regulatory environments, and advocating for the company's interests to support business operations and growth.
• Reported to the Enterprise and Regulatory Affairs Director.

Government Affairs Lead - UBX Philippines (UnionBank Subsidiary) - Manila, Philippines

(2023-10 - 2024-01)

• Responsible for building strategic partnerships with National Government Agencies and LGUs to support the national policy agenda and key business objectives.
• Promoted Digitalization as a service to enhance the ease of doing business, financial inclusion, digital payments transformation, and the adoption of digital payments for disbursements and collections.
• Reported directly to the Managing Director for Corporate and Government Affairs.

Provincial Board Member, 1st District - Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro - Oriental Mindoro, Philippines

(2019-06 - 2022-06)

Elected Official

• Primarily responsible for legislative functions, including enacting ordinances and resolutions for efficient provincial governance and approving annual and supplemental appropriations.
• Reviewed and ensured compliance of ordinances from component cities and municipalities with existing laws.
• Managed resource generation and maximization for provincial development and granted franchises, permits, and licenses.
• Oversaw the efficient delivery of basic services, adopted disaster preparedness and environmental protection measures, and supported educational and cultural programs.
• Reported to the Vice Governor, who presides over the Provincial Board.

Political Affairs Officer - House of Representatives - Manila, Philippines

(2013-06 - 2019-06)

16th & 17th Congress

• Handled various tasks under the office of Senior Deputy Speaker, Congressman Doy Leachon, 1st District, Oriental Mindoro.

Masters - Sustainable Leadership and Governance - De La Salle Dasmarinas

Masters in Business Administration - Business Administration - De La Salle University (2017)

Bachelors - Communication Arts - University of Santo Tomas (2011)

Elementary and High School - La Salle Green Hills