Eugenio Lopez Jr.

Eugenio "Geny" Moreno Lopez Jr. (Tagalog: [uˈhɛnjo ˈlɔpɛs]; November 4, 1928 – June 28, 1999) was the chairman emeritus of ABS-CBN Corporation from 1997 to 1999. He was known within the Lopez Group of Companies as "Kapitán" (Filipino for "Captain"). His great-grandfather Eugenio J. Lopez (1839–1906) was known as "Kapitán Eugenio" ("Captain Eugenio") during his time.

For other people with the same name, see Eugenio Lopez (disambiguation).
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Moreno and the surname or paternal family name is Lopez.
Eugenio "Geny" M. Lopez Jr.
Chairman, ABS-CBN Corporation
In office
May 26, 1993 – May 26, 1997
Preceded byFernando Lopez
Succeeded byEugenio Lopez III
President/CEO, ABS-CBN Corporation[a]
In office
September 24, 1956 – May 26, 1993[b]
Succeeded byEugenio Lopez III
Personal details
Born
Eugenio Moreno Lopez

(1928-11-04)November 4, 1928
Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippine Islands
DiedJune 28, 1999(1999-06-28) (aged 70)
Hillsborough, California, U.S.
Resting placeManila Memorial Park, Parañaque, Philippines[1]
NationalityFilipino
SpouseConchita La'O
ChildrenEugenio "Gabby" Lopez III
Regina Paz L. Lopez
Maria Rosario L. Lopez
Rafael Kevin L. Lopez
Roberta Pilar L. Lopez
Ernesto Miguel L. Lopez
Ramon Javier L. Lopez
OccupationChairman, ABS-CBN Corporation; Businessman
Notes
  1. ^ Formerly Chronicle Broadcasting Network
    ^ ABS-CBN suspended its operations from September 22, 1972 – February 28, 1986 due to Martial Law.

Early life
Historical marker installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines commemorating Geny Lopez

He was born as Eugenio Moreno Lopez in 1928 in Iloilo City. His parents were Eugenio Lopez Sr. and Pacita Moreno. He was a nephew of former Philippine Vice President Fernando Lopez. He was educated at San Beda College, the Ateneo de Manila, Virginia Military Institute where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, and Harvard University where he earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.[2]

In 1956, he purchased equipment for the radio and television stations of ABS-CBN Corporation, which his father owned. He would later lead ABS-CBN as its president until 1972. His father remained as the chairman and CEO.

Death

Lopez died of cancer on June 28, 1999, in Hillsborough, California,[3] six months before the inauguration of the Millennium Transmitter and the new office building and studio annex of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center. The office building was named in his memory.

Lopez was portrayed by Christopher de Leon in the 1995 film Eskapo.

References
  1. "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library (Philippines). Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  2. Brazil, Eric (2 July 1999). "Eugenio Lopez, Philippine mogul". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
  3. "Eugenio Lopez, Philippine mogul". San Francisco Chronicle. July 2, 1999. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
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