Key skills and expertise

With 26 years of experience, the expert excels in entrepreneurship, family business management, and corporate governance. Career highlights include leading initiatives as Executive Director at CEPRODEF and Manager at the Family Business Center. Responsibilities have included project evaluation and development with international and local agencies, significantly enhancing SME growth and innovation. The expert has contributed to academia as a professor, teaching business concepts and leadership. Their skills in strategic management and international competitiveness have been pivotal in advancing regional economic development and fostering technology innovation in Nicaragua and beyond.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union, Inter-American Development Bank, GTZ, and US-AID. Involvement includes project evaluation and development programs to foster SMEs, as well as assistance projects for entrepreneurs and family firms. The work has been conducted in Nicaragua and other regions, focusing on areas like SME development and corporate governance. The expert has provided technical assistance and capacity building, contributing to both national and regional projects aimed at enhancing economic and entrepreneurial growth.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across several sectors, including social development, migration and refugees, urban development and housing, private sector and trade, financial services and audit, and agriculture and rural development. Previously held roles such as Executive Director and Manager have focused on promoting SME growth and corporate governance. Their interdisciplinary expertise spans technology innovation and entrepreneurship, with a regional focus in Central America, particularly in Nicaragua. The expert's work integrates cross-cutting themes like economic development and capacity building, enhancing sectoral and regional initiatives. Bringing substantial geographic experience in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua, the expert has a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues. They have engaged in long-term assignments and projects focused on economic growth and SME development within these regions, contributing significantly to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with advanced proficiency in Italian. They possess basic knowledge of French, Portuguese, and Mandarin. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international collaboration and multilingual teams. The expert's linguistic capabilities have supported work in diverse sectors such as social development and entrepreneurship across multiple countries, enhancing the ability to engage with international partners and stakeholders effectively. The educational background includes a PhD in Business Administration with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Family Business from Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, Spain. Additionally, an Advanced Studies Diploma in new strategic trends in business administration was earned from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canarias, Spain. The expert completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master's in International Community Economic Development at Southern New Hampshire University, USA. A B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from the Latin American University of Science and Technology (ULACIT), Costa Rica, further complements their qualifications.