Our Founder
Romeo Fernando Jr.
Meo is the Founder, President and CEO of Insular Pacific Energy Solutions. He is passionate about empowering communities. Skilled in managing multi-stakeholder relationships and aligning diverse interests across complex projects in mining, energy, and transportation sectors. Adept at designing integrated solutions, mobilizing cross-functional resources, and ensuring project sustainability, measurable impact, and stakeholder satisfaction.
His expertise spans across various industries in renewable energy development, mineral resources management, environmental law compliance, indigenous people rights coordination, natural minerals exploration, geographical surveying and government service
Meo has a Masters in Business Management degree from the Asian Institute of Management
Our Advisory Team
John Coloso
Manolo San Diego
Richard Cruz
John is a champion of sustainability and an expert in renewable energy development with over 30 years of experience. He held executive positions in various operating companies in Canada and the Philippines, led capital deployment efficiently and effectively, enhanced asset reliability, managed risks, reduced operating cost and improved op
John is a champion of sustainability and an expert in renewable energy development with over 30 years of experience. He held executive positions in various operating companies in Canada and the Philippines, led capital deployment efficiently and effectively, enhanced asset reliability, managed risks, reduced operating cost and improved operational performance. An expert in project development and management, he had been involved in various mega projects with global energy companies as well as helped indigenous communities achieve energy self reliance through sustainable development.
John is a Professional Engineer (APEGA) and a Project Management Professional. He holds an M.Sc. in Sustainable Energy Development from the University of Calgary, an MBA from the Asian Institute of Management and B.Sc. in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Mapua University in the Philippines.
Richard Cruz
Manolo San Diego
Richard Cruz
Rich is a seasoned educator and strategic consultant with over 27 years of experience. He has empowered countless leaders, shaped future business leaders, and driven tangible results for organizations globally. His unique blend of academic rigor and practical experience has consistently catalyzed breakthrough performance.
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Rich is a seasoned educator and strategic consultant with over 27 years of experience. He has empowered countless leaders, shaped future business leaders, and driven tangible results for organizations globally. His unique blend of academic rigor and practical experience has consistently catalyzed breakthrough performance.
Specializing in business model design, corporate strategy, and design thinking, Rich co-founded SHIFT Consulting to enable the growth and scaling of entrepreneurial ventures through transformational learning.
Rich holds a Masters in Business Management with Distinction from the Asian Institute of Management and an undergraduate degree in Management Engineering from the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines.
Teddy Sumulong
Manolo San Diego
Manolo San Diego
With a career defined by key leadership roles—including CEO/Managing Director, Country General Manager, and Group Director at global powerhouses such as IBM, Samsung Electronics, and EMC—Teddy specializes in turning business strategy into measurable results. His core expertise lies in full P&L management, market launch, and building robus
With a career defined by key leadership roles—including CEO/Managing Director, Country General Manager, and Group Director at global powerhouses such as IBM, Samsung Electronics, and EMC—Teddy specializes in turning business strategy into measurable results. His core expertise lies in full P&L management, market launch, and building robust, high-performing channel and partner ecosystems.
Teddy has a Masters in Business Management Degree from the Asian Institute of Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines.
Manolo San Diego
Manolo San Diego
Manolo San Diego
With over 30 years experience holding key management positions at various foreign and domestic financial institutions, Manolo is a veteran in investment banking and private equity. He has led successful project finance transactions totaling billions of US Dollars for medium to very large sized traditional and renewable power and infrastru
With over 30 years experience holding key management positions at various foreign and domestic financial institutions, Manolo is a veteran in investment banking and private equity. He has led successful project finance transactions totaling billions of US Dollars for medium to very large sized traditional and renewable power and infrastructure projects of leading local and international conglomerates.
Manolo holds a Masters in Business Management from the Asian Institute of Management, an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Philippines and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Real Estate Management from the Lyceum University , Alabang.