Highlights from past summits

Speakers

Arturo Arroyo
Arturo Arroyo
Director
Arequipa Potable Water and Sewerage Service (SEDAPAR), Peru

Arturo Félix Arroyo Ambía is a civil engineer holding an MBA from ESAN (with a specialization in Finance from INCAE) and a Master’s degree in Irrigation and Hydraulic Works Engineering from CEDEX (Spain). He is a specialist in water resource management, hydraulic infrastructure, and investment projects. He possesses over 30 years of professional experience spanning public and private sector management, consulting, and strategic project leadership. He currently serves as a director of SEDAPAR S.A., vice president of ANEPSSA PERÚ, and a board member of OTASS. Previously, he held positions such as Executive Manager of AUTODEMA (responsible for the Majes Siguas Special Project), Director of EGASA, and Departmental Manager of PRONAMACHCS. He also has an extensive background as a university lecturer in hydraulics, hydrology, and project management. His work focuses on promoting water security, the efficiency of utility companies, and the sustainability of sanitation services.

Emerson Castro
Emerson Castro
Director of the Special Projects Directorate
Proinversión, Peru

Licensed and Registered Civil Engineer from the Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, and a graduate of the Master's Program in Construction Management from the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas. He has more than 15 years of experience in public-private partnerships, as well as experience in project management, execution, and monitoring.

He has held positions such as General Director of Transportation Programs and Projects at the Ministry of Transportation and Communications; Director of the Disaster Reconstruction Management Unit at PRONIED; Director of Investment Planning at the General Directorate of Educational Infrastructure of the Ministry of Education; Director of the Project Portfolio at ProInversión; and Director of the General Directorate of Private Investment Promotion Policy at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Currently, he serves as the director of the Special Projects Directorate.

Paulo Cruz
Paulo Cruz
Business Development Manager for Central and South America
ANDRITZ

Paulo Cruz has over 15 years of experience in the water and wastewater sector, working with pumping technologies, automation solutions, and energy-efficient systems for municipal and industrial applications. He has developed solutions and projects for leading global companies, supporting utilities in modernizing pumping stations, reducing losses, improving hydraulic performance, and optimizing operational efficiency. His background combines strong technical expertise with strategic market insight and the implementation of high-impact technologies across the water cycle. Paulo currently serves as Business Development Manager for Central and South America at ANDRITZ, contributing to the advancement of high-reliability pumping systems in the region.

Wascar Martinez
Wascar Martinez
Deputy Director
National Institute of Potable Water and Sewerage (INAPA), Dominican Republic

Wascar Martínez is a surveying engineer and currently serves as the Executive Deputy Director of the National Institute of Potable Water and Sewerage (INAPA). He possesses extensive experience in managing external financing for the development of the water and sanitation sector. He is a member of the Water Cabinet and part of the team responsible for reviewing the Water Law currently under consideration by the National Congress. Additionally, he is involved in the agricultural sector initiative and is a founding member of the Department of Hydraulic Resources.

From 2000 to 2020, he served as CEO of Construcciones Progreso Dominicano, a company specializing in hydraulic infrastructure projects. He is also a member of the public policy team for the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM), contributing to the design and strengthening of strategies for the sustainable development of the country's water sector.

Jacobo Moreno Mora
Jacobo Moreno Mora
LATAM Director
Molecor

Agronomist Engineer from the Universitat Politècnica de València and Executive MBA, with over 20 years of experience in the water sector, specialized in international business development, sales management, and market expansion.

He has spent much of his career at Molecor, taking on increasing responsibilities in the Spanish market and, over the past decade, in the international arena, leading commercial development in Europe, North Africa, and Latin America.

As LATAM Director, he currently drives the company's growth and consolidation strategy in the region, promoting innovative and sustainable solutions for water infrastructure, as well as new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.

He combines deep knowledge of the sector with experience in team management, international negotiation, and institutional relations. He stands out for his strategic vision, results-oriented approach, and ability to build trust in multicultural environments.

Professional proficiency in English and working knowledge of French.

Max von Igel
Max von Igel
Managing Director for Latin America
HUBER SE

Max von Igel is the Managing Director for Latin America at HUBER SE, a global leader in water and wastewater treatment technologies. Based in Santiago, Chile, he has headed HUBER’s regional operations since 2005, spearheading market development and strategic growth across Latin America. A Construction Engineer from the Universidad Central (Chile), Max brings over 30 years of experience in infrastructure and environmental engineering. Prior to joining HUBER, he managed major international projects in Europe and Latin America with Dyckerhoff & Widmann. Fluent in German, Spanish, English, and Portuguese, Max is recognized for his technical expertise, market development capabilities, commitment to innovation, and strong collaboration with utilities, engineering firms, and government agencies; he has played a key role in establishing HUBER as a trusted regional partner and a leader in sustainable environmental technologies, particularly in the liquid-solid separation sector.

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