Maria Carmela “Mea” Gabunada

VP – Head, Consumer Marketplace Insights and Analytics

Nestlé Philippines

Mea Guinhawa-Gabunada is a corporate executive who builds deep consumer connections and drives business growth. Her rich multi-industry experience spans Advertising, Pharma, Telco, and Consumer Goods across multiple markets — successfully leading brands through tough turnarounds and high-stakes launches. This impressive track record has earned her widespread industry recognition for her strategic leadership, commercial acumen and ability to drive sustainable growth.

A proud Alumna, former President, and current Board of Regents member of the MarkProf Foundation, Mea is also a coach and trusted mentor. She uses her nurturing leadership style to grow young, deserving marketers toward their own award-winning potential. Above all, she is a proud mother of three and a certified Baby Whisperer — blending sharp data with real maternal empathy to turn legacy brands into future-proof market forces.