Ernesto Tanmantiong Runs the Jollibee Group Worldwide
Ernesto Tanmantiong is Global President and Chief Executive Officer of Jollibee Foods Corporation. He took over as CEO on 1 July 2014, succeeding his elder brother and company founder Tony Tan Caktiong, who remains Chairman.
| Role | Global President and Chief Executive Officer |
|---|---|
| Company | Jollibee Foods Corporation |
| Headquarters | Pasig City, Philippines |
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| In role since | 2014 |
| Education | Business Management, Ateneo de Manila University |
| Company website | jollibeegroup.com |
From Odd Jobs at Early Jollibee Stores to CEO
Tanmantiong has worked in the business since its beginnings. Tony Tan Caktiong opened two ice cream parlors in Cubao, Metro Manila, in 1975, and these grew into Jollibee. As a college student, Tanmantiong helped with odd jobs at the early locations and later managed one of the chain’s outlets.
- Late 1970s onward: Management and operating roles across the group
- 2012 to 2014: Chief Operating Officer of Jollibee Philippines
- August 2013: Named as the next CEO under the group’s succession plan
- 1 July 2014: President and Chief Executive Officer of Jollibee Foods Corporation
Employees at the company know him as “Sir Ato”.
Jollibee Brands, Stores and 2025 Results
Jollibee Foods Corporation runs quick service restaurants and cafes under a portfolio of about 20 brands, with stores in 33 countries. Its business includes the Jollibee chain in the Philippines and abroad as well as acquired brands in Asia, North America and Europe.
For 2025 the company reported revenue of Php 305.1 billion, up 13.0 percent, and systemwide sales of Php 455.1 billion. It ended the year with 10,341 stores, of which 3,504 were in the Philippines and 6,837 were abroad.
Plans for the International Business
In October 2026 the company confirmed plans for a separate listing of JFC International, which will hold the group’s international business, on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with a target of the third quarter of 2027. Jollibee Foods Corporation will remain listed in Manila with its Philippine operations.
Jollibee Filings and Pages Behind This Profile
- Leadership, Jollibee Group
- Jollibee 6-month profit up; new CEO named, Inquirer Business
- Jollibee Group reports record fourth quarter and 2025 results, VIR
- Jollibee eyes Hong Kong listing of international unit, Philstar
- Jollibee and its CEO, Fortune Asia
- Jollibee Foods Corporation company information, PSE EDGE
