Felipe L. Gozon | |
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| Born | Felipe Enrique Lapuz (1939-12-08)December 8, 1939 (age 85) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Atty. Felipe L. Gozon,FLG, Henry, Lolo Ipe |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (AA,LLB) Yale University (LLM) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, businessman |
| Years active | 1963–present |
| Known for | Chairman and Adviser ofGMA Network Inc.[2] |
| Notable work | The Civil Aeronautics Board: Powers, Procedures and Regulations (ISBN 9789712311734) |
| Spouse | Teresa Gozon |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Benjamin M. Gozon Carolina S. Lapuz |
Felipe Enrique "Henry" Lapuz Gozon (born December 8, 1939),[1] is a Filipino lawyer, business executive, and the current chairman and adviser of the board ofGMA Network Inc., one of the largest media conglomerate in the Philippines.
A lawyer by profession, theYale-educated Gozon is seen as the network executive who has successfully turned-aroundGMA from its state as one of the leading television networks in the Philippines to its current stature, at some point toppling the long-dominantABS-CBN in 1997 and 2004 from their nationwide stronghold until today in theMega Manila ratings. Under his watch, the network has also experienced stability in terms of revenues, mostly from advertising and other revenue sources.[3]
On December 31, 2023, Gozon retired his post as the CEO of GMA;Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., the company's president and COO took over his position on January 1, 2024.[4] Gozon retains his position as Chairman of the Board and Adviser.
Felipe Enrique "Henry" Lapuz Gozon was born December 8, 1939. His parents were Benjamin M. Gozon and Carolina S. Lapuz. She graduated from theUP College of Pharmacy and founded Dalisay Patis. Hissiblings are Ben, Kay Jimenez and Florencia Tarriela, firstPhilippine National Bank woman Chair. Their father was appointedBureau of Mines Director and served asSecretary of Agriculture in 1962.[5] Gozon is married to Teresa "Tessie". They have three children including Anna Teresa M. Gozon-Valdes, Philip Gozon and Maritess Gozon-Viterbo.[6]
Atty. Felipe L. Gozon obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree from theUniversity of the Philippines in 1962. He placed 13th during the 1963 Philippine Bar Examination. He obtained his Masters of Laws degree fromYale University in 1965. He is a senior partner in the law firm of Belo Gozon Elma Parel Asuncion & Lucila.[7]
As a distinguished aviation lawyer, he was a member of the Philippine Air Negotiating Panel and is cited in the Asia Pacific Legal 500 as a leading expert in this field.
His business experience includes acting as a director of the International Corporate Bank and as chairman of Marcopper Mining Corporation. Atty. Gozon has been the chairman of the board of directors of the company since 1975.[8] He currently holds the positions of chairman, president and chief executive officer. Since assuming leadership of the company in October 2000, the company's ratings have improved greatly, surpassing its nearest competitor in 2003. Atty. Gozon was named CEO of the Year by UNO Magazine in 2004 and Master Entrepreneur of the Year (Philippines) 2004 bySGV & Co./Ernst & Young in 2005. People Asia Magazine included him in the list of People of the Year 2005. He is also currently chairman, vice-chairman or director of several other institutions such as the Malayan Bank Savings & Mortgage Bank, the Children's Museum and Library, Inc.,Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication and the Nova Foundation for Differently Abled Persons, Inc. He is also a director and/or chairman of some of the subsidiaries and affiliates of the company, such as GMA New Media, GMA Films, Alta Productions, Citynet, GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc., Scenarios, Inc., EMC Network, Inc.,GMA Kapuso Foundation, INQ7 Interactive, Inc., GMA Records, Mont-Aire andKapwa Ko Mahal Ko.[9]
Gozon was among the 61 awardees that includedReynato Puno, who were honored as UP's distinguished alumni by the UP Alumni Association (UPAA) at theAraneta Coliseum on June 21, 2008. Gozon received an award for the Lapuz-Gozon family whose members up to the third generation studied in UP.[10]
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| Preceded by | Chairman, GMA Network 1976–present | Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by | President, GMA Network 2000–2010 | Succeeded by |
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