Carlos Andrés Orozo

Undersecretary of Tourism Development at the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND  
Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness Engineering. Universidad San Francisco de Quito.  
Master’s Degree in Agribusiness Negotiations. Universidad Internacional del Ecuador in partnership with Kansas State University.  
Postgraduate Degree in Senior Management of Rural Tourism. Universidad de Buenos Aires.  

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  
Project Manager for agro-industrial projects specializing in oil palm.  
Project Manager for lodging projects specializing in the rural sector.  
President of the Imbabura Hotel Association (AHOTIM).  
Member of the Board of the Ecuadorian Hotel Federation (AHOTEC).  

EXPERIENCE AT THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM  
Zonal Coordinator 1 overseeing the provinces of Imbabura, Esmeraldas, Carchi, and Sucumbíos.  
Zonal Coordinator 2 overseeing the provinces of Pichincha (excluding the Metropolitan District of Quito), Napo, and Orellana.  
Director of Products and Destinations.  
Director of Territorial Planning and Development.  
Undersecretary of Tourism Development.