About Us
Mission and Vision Statement
Mission. Simplify bilateral trade between Australian and Philippine businesses by providing vetted connections, practical market-entry insights, and ongoing advisory to help businesses grow sustainably.
Vision. Increase trade volume between Australian and Philippine affiliated businesses.
AUS-PHIL BizDev Partner connects Australian and Philippine businesses with growth opportunities across both markets — with a strong focus on helping Australian companies (SMEs) enter, expand, and thrive in the Philippines, including growing their export footprint.
Founded by Mario Ramon Gatus, an Australian citizen with nearly 20 years of banking and entrepreneurial experience in the Philippines, the business draws on deep local knowledge and practical insight. Now based in Australia, Mario serves as a business development facilitator — guiding clients through market dynamics, connecting them with the right partners, and helping them navigate both regulatory and cultural landscapes.
Whether you're building supply chains, forming distributor partnerships, or exploring strategic market entry, AUS-PHIL BizDev Partner offers practical, relationship-driven support — grounded in local insight, professional experience, and a deep understanding of both business cultures.
Let’s explore how we can grow your business across borders.
Mario Ramon Z. Gatus, Business Development Director, Founder
Mario co-founded and previously served as CEO of Philippine-based New Ventures Capital Partners Holdings, Inc.
As a professional manager, Mario has extensive experience in the Philippine financial services sector, having headed the Marketing Group of Sterling Bank of Asia, the New Business Initiatives and Special Projects Group of i-Pay Commerce Ventures, Inc., and the Cash Management Products and Solutions Department of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, a universal bank. Mario received a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, specializing in Entrepreneurial Management, from the University of Asia and the Pacific in 1996.
As an immigrant in Adelaide, South Australia, Mario was involved with Northern Volunteering SA as Referral Officer; Telstra Inbound Sales Team member at TSA Group; Customer Contact Centre Officer at SA Water; and Kitchen Hand/Kitchen Steward with HCT Salisbury (Saints Kitchen) and SkyCity Entertainment Group – Adelaide.
Daniel R. Francisco, CPA, Business Development Director, Philippines
Daniel has extensive senior management experience in various public and private corporations. Daniel is currently CEO, board member and shareholder of New Ventures Capital Partners Holdings, Inc.
Other positions he has held are as follows:
Chief Operating Officer, Techno Time Retailers Corporation; Chief Operating Officer, Linear Group, Philippines, Inc.; President, Fruitilicious, Inc.; President, Heppy Corp.; Vice President for Business Development and Strategic Initiatives, Agrinurture, Inc.; President, The Big Chill, Inc.; General Manager, Tully’s Coffee Philippines; President, People eServe Corporation. Daniel received a degree in Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from De La Salle University.