SPEAKERS

José Luis Aguilar, executive director, Cuenca Airport Corporation, Ecuador

José Luis Aguilar

He is a lawyer, graduated from the Catholic University of Ecuador, has master's studies in Spain, a diploma in Airport Administration and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Airport and Aeronautical Management and Direction; he has extensive work experience in the public and private sectors, related to airport and civil aviation issues. He has held, among other important positions, such as Undersecretary of Air Transport and Vice Minister of Transport Services of Ecuador. He currently holds the position of executive director of the Cuenca Airport Corporation. His management focuses on increasing the city's air connectivity and the level of service at the "Mariscal La Mar" airport.

Arturo Arcos, Regional Director Central Mexico, Americas, and Caribbean, ISS

Arturo Arcos is the Regional Director of ISS for Central Mexico, the Americas, and the Caribbean, with over 30 years of experience in IT and 19 years in Security Systems. A Mechanical Engineer with a background in Business Administration, he has successfully led sales management, project control, and P&L administration in emerging markets. His strategic and results-oriented approach has positioned him as a leader in integrating technology and security. Arturo specializes in designing tailored solutions and applies project planning methodologies such as PM to ensure successful outcomes. He has also led product launches, optimized gross margins, and managed service and inventory programs. Known for his proactive leadership and ability to perform under pressure, Arturo combines strong commercial insight with deep market knowledge, standing out in the development of innovative solutions within highly competitive environments.

Emerson Castro Hidalgo, Director General Private Investment Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Peru

He is Director of the General Directorate of Private Investment Promotion Policy at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. He previously served as Director of the Project Portfolio Directorate at Proinversión. He also held leadership positions at the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Transport and Communications. He has experience in project management, execution, and monitoring, and managing concession contracts in multimodal infrastructure and public services.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the Federico Villarreal National University and a Master's degree in Construction Management from the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences.

Manuel Gonzalez Moles, CEO, UG21 Engineering

Maricruz Hernández García, Director of Airports, Federal Civil Aviation Agency, Mexico

Aeronautical Engineer with 20 years of experience, graduated from the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering of the National Polytechnic Institute.

She has specialized in Airport Systems, Airport Engineering and Certification, and Human Development.

She has worked in the private sector as an Airport Administrator and has held various positions in the public sector, currently serving as Director of Airports at the Federal Civil Aviation Agency of Mexico.

During her tenure, she has participated in promoting new infrastructure at airports such as AIFA and Tulum, as well as airfields and heliports. She has successfully implemented the digitalization of some procedures, optimizing time and resources. She has ensured that Mexico's airports comply with ICAO aerodrome certification under standards of efficiency, quality, and, above all, safety.

Luis Miranda Muñoz, Deputy Director General, Directorate of Civil Aviation of Costa Rica

Luis Miranda Muñoz has 33 years of public service at the Directorate of Civil Aviation of Costa Rica.

He worked for 20 years as an Air Traffic Controller and 12 years in the administrative area, where his work as Manager of the Air Traffic Services Operational Safety System, Head of the Air Navigation Services Department, and Head of the Airspace Management Unit stands out.

He currently serves as Deputy Director General of the Directorate of Civil Aviation of Costa Rica for the past four years.

Germán Moncada, Head of the Airports Department, Ministry of Public Works, Chile

Specializing in the design and implementation of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contracts at the Chilean Ministry of Public Works, with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry, I have worked in Chile's Concessions system, leading projects for highways, prisons, railways, public transportation, and airports. Among my roles was leading the team that designed, tendered, and awarded the current contract for Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, which tripled its capacity and served more than 25 million passengers annually. We are currently working on the Southern Airport Network, which includes El Tepual in Puerto Montt, Pichoy in Valdivia, Cañal Bajo in Osorno, and Mocopulli in Dalcahue (Chiloé Island). Our main objective is to democratize the skies of our country by allowing more people to fly at low prices, with high-quality infrastructure and technology.

Tiago Sousa Pereira, Director, ANAC - National Civil Aviation Agency, Brazil

Tiago Sousa Pereira is Director of ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency). He served for two years as the Agency's Director-President. Before joining the board, he was responsible for various superintendencies within ANAC, where he distinguished himself by leading airport concession processes and defining the Agency's governance model, which has earned him awards for good governance practices. He also worked at the Central Bank of Brazil and the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Management. He is a Specialist in Public Policy and Government Management at the Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services, and a Professor of Economics and Regulation at the Brazilian Institute for Development, Teaching, and Research (IDP). Tiago Sousa Pereira holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Brasília – UnB.

Humberto Suárez, Business Unit Coordinator, Airports and Auxiliary Services, Mexico

Humberto Antonio Suárez Castillo graduated with a degree in Architecture from the School of Architecture at Anáhuac University, and also studied at the School of Architecture at the University of Houston, Texas.

Since May 27, 2022, he has served as Business Unit Coordinator for Airports and Auxiliary Services, a position in which he has strategically consolidated and directed activities related to airport operations, aviation fuel storage and supply services, training and instruction, consulting and technical advice, and the design and development of airport infrastructure.

Currently, as Strategic Projects Coordinator, he is working on various topics at ASA, including:

• Promoting the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in Mexico.
• Development of regional airports, as well as the strengthening of the Regional Airport System.
• Expansion and modernization of fuel infrastructure.
• Consolidation of university studies in Civil Aviation at CIIASA.

Mario Guido Valverde Herrera, Director of Project Portfolio Management, PROINVERSION, Peru

Master's degree in Management and Administration of Construction and Real Estate Companies from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.

Master's degree in Management of Construction and Real Estate Companies from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Graduate of the Master's in Public Management from the San Martín de Porres University. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Federico Villarreal National University. He specializes in Public-Private Partnerships, Public Service Regulation, and BIM Management.

More than 15 years of experience in planning, production, quality control, and contract administration in infrastructure projects in the public and private sectors. He has a solid track record in the execution and supervision of large-scale projects, road concessions, railway projects (Lima Electric Train), and buildings.

He has led teams in construction companies, managing budgets, planning, and quality control. He held key positions at PROINVERSIÓN and the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC). He served as Deputy Director and Technical Advisor on public-private partnership (PPP) projects. He is currently Project Portfolio Director at PROINVERSIÓN.