Dr. Patrick John Rico

Member, ICYC and President Prime Aces College, Philippines

Dr. Patrick John Rico is a visionary academic leader, international cooperative advocate, and innovation-driven educator. He is the President of Prime Aces College, a subsidiary of ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative, and a long-time lecturer at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, teaching Cooperative Research, Policy Formulation, and Management. A certified Development Educator under the Association of Asia Confederation of Credit Unions, he served as Board Observer at the World Council of Credit Unions, representing the youth globally. Recognized as the Young Credit Union Leader of the Year (UK, 2019) and Emerging Leader (PH, 2023), he champions research, leadership, and innovation in cooperatives.