Key skills and expertise

With 30 years of experience, the expert excels in organizational development, specializing in communication, marketing, and innovation. Having led over 35 projects in diverse sectors such as health, media, and private sector development across 22 countries, the expert's key qualifications include project management, digital transformation, and strategic communication. Responsibilities have included mentoring over 50 international professionals and managing large-scale initiatives, achieving significant technological and cultural advancements. Career highlights include advising the National Institute for Employment and Vocational Training and directing Grupo Pértiga, where overseeing project lifecycles and fostering digital and organizational change are key roles.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), UNESCO, and the European Commission. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas like governance, health, and education. These projects have been regional and national in scope, covering geographic locations including Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Responsibilities have included supporting initiatives in economic development, digital transformation, and communication strategies, contributing to sustainable development and innovation across multiple sectors.

Sectors and geographic focus

Bringing over three decades of experience, the expert has worked across key sectors such as health, media and communications, SME and private sector development, human resources, marketing, and advocacy. Previously held roles such as project leader, consultant, and advisor, with responsibilities in strategic communication, digital transformation, and organizational development. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digital solutions in health and communication strategies in development projects. The geographic scope of work covers Latin America, Europe, and the UK, where regional and country-specific initiatives have enhanced competitiveness and fostered innovation across various industries. Extensive geographic experience spans Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, the UK, and Uruguay. Long-term assignments and recurring projects in these regions have contributed to local governance and development initiatives, with pronounced expertise in the Mercosur region.

Languages and education

With a background in diverse linguistic environments, the expert is a native Spanish speaker and has achieved a professional and academic proficiency in English, evidenced by a C1 IELTS certification. Additionally, professional proficiency in Portuguese and basic knowledge of French have been utilized in various contexts, including international project management, working with multilingual teams, and conducting in-country work across Latin America, the UK, and Europe. The educational background includes a Master's degree in Media and International Development from the University of East Anglia, UK, a Postgraduate Certificate in Communication Strategies at Universidad Católica del Uruguay, and a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Sciences from Universidad de la República, Uruguay. Additional studies include a Certificate in Communication for Development from Pontificia Universidad Gregoriana de Roma, Italy, and various professional training in design, negotiation, and human resource management from institutions like Harvard Business School and the National Institute of Technical Standards, Uruguay.