CEO OF THE YEAR (TIE)
MARIETES (TES) MACARAYA
M&G Partners, LLP
Tes Macaraya, a respected ÿgure in her ÿeld, serves as a thought leader, mentor, and founding partner at M&G Partners, LLP. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of San Carlos in The Philippines and embarked on her career in public accounting in 1989. Macaraya, who immigrated to the United States as a first-generation immigrant at the age of 20, earned her Certiÿed Public Accountant license in 1993 and later pursued a Masters’s in Taxation from Golden Gate University. In December 2021, she established M&G Partners, LLP with an initial staff of eight, which grew to 18 employees by June 2022. Having amassed over three decades of professional experience, Macaraya specializes in offering tax consulting and compliance services.
Macaraya has a strong commitment to supporting and mentoring accountants from diverse backgrounds. One of her goals is to create pathways for women and immigrants to achieve significant milestones in their careers. As the co-founder of the Women Empowering Women networking group, Macaraya encourages women of all backgrounds to pursue their profession. She is also an active member of several networks supporting CPAs from minority backgrounds, such as the Diversity Equity and Inclusion panel for Prime Global, and acting as a mentor for entrepreneurs in the Provisors network.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion are core values at M&G. Macaraya has taken steps to promote equity and inclusivity in her firm, which include enacting policies to provide equal opportunities, establishing a culture of empathy and respect, and creating support networks for marginalized groups. Aiming to provide more opportunities and foster a diverse workforce, Macaraya encourages the hiring of individuals who do not have English as their ÿrst language. Currently, her team comprises members from seven different countries, representing a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.