Richard Arboleda

Country Communications, Government Affairs, and Market Access Head

GSK Philippines

Richard Arboleda is a senior communications and policy leader with nearly three decades of experience across journalism, agency leadership, and corporate affairs. He currently leads communications, government affairs, and market access at GSK, where he works at the intersection of health policy, public engagement, and reputational risk.

He previously headed two of the country’s top public relations and public affairs consultancies, guiding campaigns through complex political, regulatory, and social environments. His career has spanned brand PR, crisis response, stakeholder engagement, and issues management across different sectors.

Arboleda continues to help advance the practice of public relations in the Philippines through his leadership role in IABC, championing professional standards, industry collaboration, and the next generation of communicators.