Eugenio Lopez Jr.

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" Moreno Lopez Jr. (Tagalog: [juˈhɛnjo 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.

Eugenio "Geny" M. Lopez Jr.
Chairman, ABS-CBN Corporation
In office May 26, 1993 – May 26, 1997
Preceded by	Fernando Lopez
Succeeded by	Eugenio Lopez III
President/CEO, ABS-CBN Corporation[a]
In office September 24, 1956 – May 26, 1993[b]
Succeeded by	Eugenio Lopez III
Personal details
Born	Eugenio Moreno Lopez (1928-11-04)November 4, 1928 Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippine Islands
Died	June 28, 1999(1999-06-28) (aged 70) Hillsborough, California, U.S.
Resting place	Manila Memorial Park, Parañaque, Philippines[1]
Nationality	Filipino
Spouse	Conchita La'O
Children	Eugenio "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
Occupation	Chairman, ABS-CBN Corporation; Businessman
Notes ^ Formerly Chronicle Broadcasting Network ^ ABS-CBN suspended its operations from September 22, 1972 – September 7, 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.^{[citation needed]}

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.

In popular culture

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.

Media offices
First	ABS-CBN President/CEO 1956 –1972	Vacant Network shutdown Title next held by Himself
Vacant Network shutdown Title last held by Himself	ABS-CBN President/CEO 1986 – 1993	Succeeded by Eugenio L. Lopez III
Preceded by Fernando H. Lopez	ABS-CBN Chairman 1993 – 1997
First	ABS-CBN Chairman-Emeritus 1997 – 1999	Vacant Title next held by Eugenio L. Lopez III