Eisma 1st woman administrator at SBMA

MANILA, Philippines - Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) welcomed yesterday its first woman administrator and chief executive officer in lawyer Wilma Eisma.

Eisma assumed her post as the seventh administrator and CEO of SBMA.

She formally took her oath of office before President Duterte in Malacañang on Jan. 9 along with the new members of the SBMA board of directors.

As administrator and CEO, Eisma will also sit as vice chair of the SBMA board of directors.

Born and raised in Olongapo City, Eisma is a seasoned lawyer with over 23 years experience in both government service and the private sector.

Prior to her appointment, she was the sustainability and contributions manager of PMFTC Inc., the Philippine affiliate of Philip Morris International.

Before joining the private sector, she was in the public service as head executive assistant and legal counsel to the majority floor of the House of Representatives, and as chief of staff of the secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry from 2000 to 2001.

She started her career as the executive assistant to the chairman and member of the legal department during the time of SBMA’s formation and foundation from 1993 to 1998.