Lionel Araneta

Pako Araneta

Bookkeeper

Lionel fell into accountancy because it was the cheapest course available at college. He stayed because every new challenge scared and excited him at the same time - and the feeling of conquering something hard became addictive. At Digit, he handles reconciliations and payroll, and takes pride in getting everything done ahead of time. He's a creative thinker under pressure, competitive by nature, and finds his rhythm when clients talk to him in a way that makes him forget about time entirely. He wants to build a solid foundation of knowledge in GST and taxation law, and he's chasing it with the same energy he brings to everything else

Goes by Pako. Adventurous doesn't begin to cover it. He travels by bike and motorbike, hikes, swims, camps, plays badminton, tennis, and pickleball, and writes poetry when the mood strikes. Despite a knee injury and a medical history that would slow most people down, he'll still outperform the average person in just about any physical challenge he sets his mind to. He's loud, thoughtful, creative, and the kind of colleague who makes you feel genuinely appreciated. Dreams of visiting Japan for the sakura blossoms and Italy where his parents once worked. Fuelled by competition and the belief that quitting is never an option