Richard Lazaro

A dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in corporate leadership, strategic management, and business development across diverse sectors, including technology, education, and government. With a strong background in operations, marketing, and human resources, I excel at leading organizational change, streamlining processes, and driving profitability. My expertise spans a variety of leadership roles, from Chief Operating Officer to Executive Vice President, demonstrating a consistent track record of achieving financial targets and fostering cultures of continuous improvement and accountability. A proven leader in both the private and public sectors, with a deep commitment to excellence and a passion for developing people and organizations.

Richard Lazaro is an accomplished and versatile Executive Leader with over two decades of experience in Strategic Operations and Business Development across the private, public, and academic sectors. His career is distinguished by a proven ability to lead and execute significant organizational change, optimize operational efficiency, and drive profitability.

As a Chief Operating Officer at Meta Animals Technologies, he successfully led a comprehensive restructuring that reduced overhead by 20% and boosted overall company performance. His leadership in change management, strategic planning, and process improvement has consistently resulted in streamlined operations and increased productivity.

In addition to his corporate roles, including Vice President and Executive Vice President positions where he built high-performing teams and spearheaded marketing strategies, Richard has held key positions in government. As an Executive Assistant at the Department of Trade and Industry, he orchestrated strategic planning and managed critical operations, while his time as a National Security Specialist provided him with expertise in policy analysis and information dissemination at the highest levels of government.

His extensive background also includes significant contributions to academia as a Faculty Member and Master Teacher, where he has developed curriculums, mentored students, and led innovation initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to fostering growth and development in others. He is a skilled leader with a broad range of competencies, including people management, customer relationship management, and business development, making him a highly effective and adaptable professional.

Master in Management | Philippine Christian University | September 2002 

Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship | Laguna University 

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | University of the Philippines Los Baños | April 2001