It’s official: BSP names Gasmen new treasury chief
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has tapped banking veteran Dino Gasmen to lead its financial markets operations, placing him in charge of open market operations, foreign exchange, management of international reserves and related risk management activities.
Gasmen will assume the post of assistant governor for financial markets on Jan. 18, 2027, succeeding BSP Senior Assistant Gov. Edna Villa, who will retire after more than four decades with the central bank.
To ensure a smooth handover, the BSP said Gasmen would join the institution earlier, on Nov. 3, as a technical adviser.
The Monetary Board approved Gasmen’s appointment on July 16, 2026. Biz Buzz first reported his expected appointment on July 6.
Gasmen’s selection marks the first time the BSP’s treasury chief will come from the private sector.
He joins the BSP from the Bank of the Philippine Islands, where he is set to retire as executive vice president, treasurer and head of global markets by August.
Gasmen also previously worked at HSBC Bank PLC in the United Kingdom as Asian product manager. He likewise held positions at Deutsche Bank Manila, Citytrust Banking Corp. and Philippine American Life Insurance Corp.
Villa, meanwhile, will leave behind a four-decade career at the BSP that included serving as chief of staff to two central bank governors, alternate executive director at the International Monetary Fund and head of key units overseeing payments, currency development, international monetary affairs and surveillance.
“We will be pleased to welcome Dino to take on this critical role from Edna, one of the BSP’s most seasoned and outstanding leaders,” BSP Gov. Eli Remolona Jr. said. “We thank Edna for agreeing to a brief extension to ensure a smooth transition.”
