Raf Ignacio
About Raf Ignacio
Raf Ignacio serves as the Senior Performance Director at Finder in New York, a position he has held since 2023. With a diverse background in performance management and consulting, he has contributed to various organizations, including Meetup and Booz Allen Hamilton, while also holding significant roles in the Philippine government.
Work at Finder
Raf Ignacio has been serving as the Senior Performance Director at Finder since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing performance strategies and initiatives that drive growth and efficiency within the organization. Prior to this position, he worked as Performance Director at Finder from 2020 to 2023, where he focused on optimizing performance metrics and enhancing operational effectiveness.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Finder, Raf Ignacio held various roles in different organizations. He worked at Meetup as Manager of Organizer Success and Operations from 2019 to 2020, where he managed operations to enhance user engagement. He also served as a Graduate Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton in 2015 and held positions at Asia Society and Albright Stonebridge Group, contributing to business development and global initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Raf Ignacio has a strong educational background in international finance and economics. He studied at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, earning a degree in International Affairs from 2014 to 2016. He also holds an International Masters in Regional Integration from the University of Malaya and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Ateneo de Manila University. His studies in Asian Studies and Japanese Language at Kansai Gaidai University further complement his expertise.
Achievements in Performance Management
Raf Ignacio has played a significant role in closing high-value deals in the investing and banking sectors, contributing to consistent revenue and margin growth for his organizations. He has implemented strategic SEO and SEM initiatives that have notably increased market share and strengthened partnerships. Additionally, he has mentored junior account coordinators and managers, fostering their career development within the company.
Background and Early Career
Raf Ignacio began his professional career in the Philippines, where he worked for the Presidential Management Staff as Assistant Director and later as Presidential Staff Officer from 2010 to 2014. His early experiences included internships in strategic communications and global initiatives, which laid the foundation for his later roles in management and consulting across various sectors.