CLARO M. FERROL JR.
Cross-Domain Executive
Beaumont Hills,NSW
Summary
- Following a 14-year technology leadership career at Gilbert + Tobin — one of Australia’s premier commercial law firms — a deliberate strategic decision was made to build a second executive career in Southeast Asia’s growing infrastructure sector. Since 2015, served as Senior Vice President, Acting CIO, and Corporate Secretary at CG Integra Corporation (Philippines), delivering water infrastructure capital projects to ₱200M, winning competitive tenders against eight bidders, and rescuing a distressed project to completion. Now returning to the Australian market with a rare combination of deep AU corporate technology experience and frontline EPC executive credentials. Cross-domain executive with 35+ years of progressive leadership across enterprise technology, water and wastewater engineering (EPC/EPCC), investment and capital markets, and corporate governance. AI/ML early adopter and organisational champion (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Perplexity). Work-authorised in both markets. Target trajectory: C-Suite
- Board & Advisory
- Executive Consulting.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President — Head of WWTP Division | Acting CIO | Corporate Secretary
CG INTEGRA CORPORATION
04.2015 - Current
- Led all functions of Water & Wastewater Treatment Division across 100+ government and private sector clients throughout the Philippines; full P&L and business development scope.
- Won ₱210M San Miguel Corporation contract against eight competing bidders via five-hour technical presentation — the firm’s largest single contract.
- Commissioned ₱200M, 15MLD River Water Treatment Plant, San Carlos City (2023) and ₱146M, 10MLD Dam Water Treatment System, San Jose Del Monte (2018). Aggregate capital: ₱600M+.
- Executed turnaround of distressed ₱90M Septage Treatment Plant in Guagua, Pampanga; resolved delays, financing issues, subcontractor conflicts, and hostile client relations — substantial completion November 2025.
- Pioneered AI/ML adoption across the organisation: zero bid rejections across all tenders; zero engineering errors in AI-assisted BOQ preparation.
- Acting CIO: oversee all technology infrastructure and digital operations concurrently. Corporate Secretary: board coordination, minutes, SEC compliance.
Partner / Director & Board Member
DYNAMIC RESOURCES
01.2014 - 11.2023
- Private closed partnership (AUD $1–2M contributed). Director responsible for auditing financial reports to equity partners; participated in board governance and strategic oversight.
Chief Technology Officer
A1TECH INC.
12.2013 - 04.2015
- Developed five-year strategic technology blueprint; identified emerging technology trends; implemented ICT infrastructure for clients with third-party vendor partners.
Infrastructure & Operations Manager
GILBERT + TOBIN
Sydney
11.1999 - 08.2013
- 2IC to the CIO at one of Australia’s leading commercial law firms (500+ users); strategy formulation, technology roadmap, and executive advisory.
- Managed AUD $1M–$7M IT budget; led 7 direct IT professionals.
- Designed and implemented G+T’s first BCP/DR strategy (2002); Y2K zero incidents (2000); single-weekend 500+ workstation relocation (Citigroup Building) — zero disruption.
- Led NSW component of AUD $56M Crispnet Project (1997): DEC VAX VMS to Microsoft platform and SAP Enterprise Applications for PepsiCo / TSSC Australia.
- Managed M&A technology integration of Perth-based legal firm with Sydney infrastructure. Contract negotiations; PABX, WAN, Lotus Notes, and all end-user compute.
- One of Australia’s leading commercial law firms
Chief Investment Officer
TTNY
Philippines
10.2005 - 07.2007
- Evaluated mining-sector IPOs for investment portfolio; applied Mining Engineering and Finance background to shortlist high-value investment candidates.
Senior Technical Specialist — NSW Team Leader
THE SMITH’S SNACKFOOD COMPANY / PEPSICO
Sydney
07.1996 - 10.1999
- Led 2nd/3rd Level Technical Specialists across NSW depots, warehouses, and manufacturing sites.
- Managed NSW component of AUD $56M Crispnet technology transformation project.
Computer Systems Officer
SYDNEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Sydney
01.1995 - 01.1996
- IT support to 5,000+ students and staff; maintained PABX, WAN, and Lotus Notes groupware.
Education
Master of Business & Technology - Management
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
01.2007
Associate Diploma - Commercial Data Processing
SYDNEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
01.1994
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES – DILIMAN
01.1991
Skills
- Strategy & Governance
- Corporate Strategy & Execution
- C-Suite & Board Communication
- Corporate Governance & Secretarial
- Budget Control (AUD $1M–$7M)
- Risk Management
- M&A Technology Integration
- Contract Negotiation
- Investment & IPO Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- IT Strategy & Architecture
- Enterprise IT Infrastructure
- AI/ML Integration & Adoption
- Cloud (AWS, Azure)
- Cybersecurity & Compliance
- BCP/DR Planning
- SCADA & Automation
- SAP & Enterprise Applications
- IT Service Management
- Water Treatment Design & Build
- Wastewater Treatment (SBR/MBR)
- EPC/EPCC Delivery
- Project Management
- Tendering & Proposals
- Commissioning & Training
- Mining Investment Analysis
- Portfolio Oversight
- Board Governance
Websites
Languages
English
Tagalog
Spanish
Mandarin
French
Japanese
Board Governance Affiliations
- Board of Trustees & Corporate Secretary, UPECFAI, 2024-09-01, Present, University of the Philippines Epsilon Chi Fraternity Alumni Inc. Board governance, secretarial, and SEC compliance.
- Chairman, Radians Cup Golf Invitational, 2024
- President, Epsilon Chi Fraternity 60th Anniversary, 2024
- President, Epsilon Chi Fraternity 50th Anniversary, 2014
- Equity Partner, Radian Machineries Corporation
- PMI
- Philippine GWS
- AITP
Citizenship
- Australia, Australian Citizen
- Philippines, Filipino Citizen
Locations
- 20 Glasshouse Road, Beaumont Hills, NSW, 2155, Australia
- Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Personal Information
- Availability: Australia & Philippines
- Visa Status: Work-authorised in both markets
References
- Danny Gilbert, Managing Partner, Gilbert + Tobin, Australia
- Andrew Mitchell, CIO, Macpherson Kelley, Australia
- Mike Solomons, Director, SelecTech Solutions, Australia
- Fortunato Dela Peña, former Cabinet Secretary, DOST, Republic of the Philippines, Philippines
- Mariano Araneta Jr., Entrepreneur & FIFA Board Member, Philippines
- General (ret) Jose D. Caparas Jr., Former Head, Presidential Security Group, AFP, Philippines
Timeline
Senior Vice President — Head of WWTP Division | Acting CIO | Corporate Secretary
CG INTEGRA CORPORATION
04.2015 - Current
Partner / Director & Board Member
DYNAMIC RESOURCES
01.2014 - 11.2023
Chief Technology Officer
A1TECH INC.
12.2013 - 04.2015
Chief Investment Officer
TTNY
10.2005 - 07.2007
Infrastructure & Operations Manager
GILBERT + TOBIN
11.1999 - 08.2013
Senior Technical Specialist — NSW Team Leader
THE SMITH’S SNACKFOOD COMPANY / PEPSICO
07.1996 - 10.1999
Computer Systems Officer
SYDNEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
01.1995 - 01.1996
Associate Diploma - Commercial Data Processing
SYDNEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES – DILIMAN
Master of Business & Technology - Management
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES