Biography
Ecuadorian, he is the IICA Representative in Chile. He holds degrees in Agronomy and Commercial Engineering, with postgraduate studies in business administration, aquaculture, and animal production (Massey University, New Zealand). In recognition of his work as a producer, the Riobamba Agricultural Center awarded him the distinction of “Farmer of the Year” in 2001. In his home country, he has held leadership positions in various public and private organizations, including the Chamber of Agriculture, and served as Chairman of the Board of the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INIAP). He has also held the positions of Vice Minister and Acting Minister of Agriculture. At IICA, he coordinated the Hemispheric Program on Agroenergy and Biofuels and is the author of publications such as Frequently Asked Questions about Biofuels and Forming Agri-leaders. He led the Hemispheric Center for Leadership in Agriculture and served as the Institute’s Representative in Paraguay and Brazil. In recent years, he has received high-level training in leadership from Franklin Covey, IMD Switzerland, and Harvard University.
