An Experienced Management Team

Nicolas Dumoulin

Senior Managing Director - India, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam

Nicolas Dumoulin has been with the Page Group for over 15 years. He began his career in Belgium, working with both Michael Page and Page Personnel. In 2013, Nicolas took on the challenge of moving to India to support the growth of one of Page Group's strategic markets. Under his leadership, the Page Group platform in India expanded to include three brands—Page Outsourcing, Page Executive, and Michael Page—across three offices with 250 employees.

In 2024, Nicolas expanded his role to include responsibilities for the Philippines. Today, the office is recognized as one of the leading recruitment agencies in the country.

As a leader, Nicolas is deeply passionate about growth markets and innovative approaches to support development. He is dedicated to excellence and continuously works on enhancing his leadership skills through diverse experiences and challenges. Leadership, mental health, and inclusivity are key principles for him, guiding his decisions and actions within the Page Group.

Carla Lastimosa

Partner, Page Executive

Carla joined Page Group at in 2012 after 9 years of professional recruitment experience. Based in the Kuala Lumpur office, Carla specializes in recruiting C-level positions across Southeast Asia with a particular focus on The Philippines. She has a broad knowledge of multiple industries including FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing and Logistics.

Carla is now a Partner in Page Executive, her recruitment experience totals 21 years. She has completed her Bachelor’s in HRM from the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines and pursued her MBA with Edith Cowan University through a local program in Malaysia.

Rhiannon Guilford

Director, Sales, Marketing, Digital, Healthcare and Life Sciences

Rhiannon joined PageGroup in 2012 and spent the last 12 years with Michael Page, firstly in the UK and then in Jakarta before moving to Manila. She has expertise in searching for senior and executive level appointments across multiple functions & disciplines.

She currently heads up the Michael Page commercial business, recruiting country management roles as well as heads of functions, with a particular focus on Sales, Marketing & Digital, and Healthcare & Life Sciences. Her team specializes in searching for talents across multiple industries such as Consumer Markets, Services & Industrial.

Rhiannon has been involved in various CSR campaigns and passionately leads the Diversity & Inclusion agenda for the Philippines, through both internal and external initiatives and events.
 

Murray Robertson

Director, Finance, Financial Services and Technology

As a Director, Murray was part of the pre-launch and launch team for the Philippines business and now leads our technology, finance and financial services business. The teams work with a range of clients from local start-ups, large local enterprises and multi-national companies.

Having graduated in Management and Business from the University of Aberdeen, he has been with Page for over 13 years with 6 of which are across SEA. Before joining Page Group as a graduate, Murray also spent time living and working in Australia and the US. Murray has successfully led a range of executive assignments, from senior management to C-level & country head roles.

He has experience working with a wide and diverse range of clients from small enterprises to large corporates and has had success across the UK and SEA. As the Philippines economy opened post pandemic, Murray has partnered with international and local PE and VC firms, who have invested in early-stage start-ups and more established local businesses.

He also partners and advises businesses who are looking to set up commercial or offshore entities in the Philippines. Murray is also a Board Member of the British Chamber of Commerce, Philippines.

Pink Aparicio

Manager, Finance

Pink was part of the pioneering team to grow and build the business. Currently, she leads a team of consultants focused on hiring finance roles across FMCG, Pharma, Retail, Manufacturing, Logistics, Industrial, Real Estate, Services and BPO industries.

In her experiences, Pink has established a strong business network and gained valuable experience in Business Development, Corporate Governance, Stakeholder management, Project leadership, and Strategic analysis. With companies such as Institute of Corporate Directors and Cartrack Asia Pacific.

Having obtained a degree in BS Development Communication at the University of the Philippines, Pink is passionate about creating a positive impact in underserved communities and helping leaders in every way possible. 
 

Swapnil Khetan

Associate Director, Industrial and Operations

Swapnil is the Associate Director in the Philippines, specializing in finding top talent for Commercial and Operations roles. His skills cover General Management, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and R&D. He helps companies, from start-ups to global organizations, find the right people for key positions and improve their senior leadership. With over 11 years at Michael Page, he has driven business growth and managed key accounts. 

In addition to his professional role, Swapnil’s strong commitment to volunteer work is evident. This includes his contributions to Click Asia Summit, the United Nations Youth Changemakers' Conclave, and The Economic Times Power of Ideas Summit.

Currently, Swapnil focuses on recruiting for mid to senior roles in areas like General Management, Sales and Business Development, Engineering, Logistics, Product Management, Plant Management, Procurement, and more. He graduated from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan's Sardar Patel Institute of Technology and has interned at Coca-Cola India and Nokia. 
 

Abednego Samudera

Associate Director, Technology

Abed is our Associate Director for Technology at Michael Page in the Philippines, known for his sharp eye for detail and creative flair. His journey began in the financial and IT sectors, where he mastered matching top talent with roles in IT and emerging technologies at leading companies.

As a driving force behind our Technology division, Abed partners with Indonesia's start-up and digital scene. He connects talented individuals with exciting opportunities in areas such as software development, product design, digital delivery, analytics, and cybersecurity.

Abed holds a Cum Laude degree in Communication from Wisconsin Lutheran College, where he promoted cultural diversity as President and Secretary of the International Diversity Club. His international experience in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore further enriches his approach to recruitment and talent management, with a focus on cultural awareness and inclusivity.

Lyca Arellano

Manager, Sales & Marketing - FMCG, Retail, Luxury Goods

Lyca is our Manager for the Consumer Markets. She was part of the pioneer launch team of Michael Page International Recruitment when it first opened its doors to the Philippines market in 2020. She is a key hire for the Sales & Marketing team – developing the candidate and client network for FMCG, Retail and Luxury Goods desk. A consistent biller & top performer, she is passionate about making an impact to society by building businesses and changing lives.

She works with global and local organizations for mid to senior level search mandates, mostly contingent and permanent hiring. She has also supported recruitment for Filipino returnees and various graduate trainee programs. She earned her degree in Psychology from De La Salle University - Manila, Philippines and speaks fluent English and Filipino languages.