THE TEAM
SUKI SALVADOR
Founder and President
A prestige publisher, creative, editor, volleyball coach, talent manager and strategic thinker with a strong business acumen. Suki has over 15 years of expertise in print and digital publishing, creative direction, graphic design, styling, media operations, circulation and channel distribution and has an affinity for high-quality products. He had the privilege of studying at New York University—though he was majoring in Biology, with the intention of going to med school at that time. Upon returning to Manila, Suki signed up as an assistant volleyball coach for Assumption College High School and as operations manager at Portfolio Studio. He has experience is volleyball events having been a part of the organizing committee of the FIVB World Volleyball Grand Prix. His publishing career began in 2007 when he joined Lifestyle Asia, Manual, and Lifestyle Asia Travel as Creative Director. By 2010 he rose to Group Creative Director of Mega Publishing Group and by 2011 he became Executive Creative Director. Currently, Suki is the President of Mega Global Licensing Inc., the publisher of Vogue Philippines. His work has taken him all over the world and he has won two Philippine Quill Awards for his works with Lifestyle Asia. Volleyball is Suki's favorite sport to play and watch and he is a hands-on talent manager, guiding the careers of his clients to ensure that they have a sustainable future.
RICHMOND VELAYO, GJG (GIA)
CFO
An artist and a craftsman. A graduate jeweler and gemologist with specialization in CAD/CAM, Richmond earned his degree from the Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad, California. He hails from a family of jewelers, athletes, farmers, and philanthropists. Richmond was a former Secretary General and Treasurer of the National Sports Associate for Arnis and was an official at the 2005 South East Asian Games in Manila. He was a Head Designer and In-house Gemologist for 7 Castles, Inc. and their retail brands Michelis and Miché. With laser sharp focus on details and a Midas touch, Richmond lends his talents as the Chief Finance Officer.
SOPHIE MENOR-LAPUOS
Director and Managing Partner
A strategist, analyst, publisher, editor and forecaster. She is tenured in the fields of business development, publishing, marketing, events and music, spanning a career of 15 years in the media and entertainment field. Earning a communication arts degree from University of Sto. Tomas, Sophie worked as an events officer, producing over 10 events annually, and was a publisher for lifestyle titles Inside Showbiz and Celebrity Living. Towards the last years of her career in media, Sophie became the Research and Financial Analyst of One Mega Group, the publisher of lifestyle titles MEGA, Lifestyle Asia, Bluprint, Condo Living and Appetite. Currently, she is also the Chief Executive Officer of Jigsaw Furniture Design Services, a company she manages with her husband, that specializes in furniture, fitouts and interior services.