Luis Cifuentes

Economist with experience on private banking, research and economic analysis; cost controlling and project management for both private and public sector . Solid experience in stakeholders' engagement and negotiations, supporting the economic, diplomatic and political ties between Guatemala, Japan and Asia-Pacific countries. Strong analytical skills, providing consulting to national and international businessmen, government representatives, etc. Consensus-driven communicator. Providing strategic advice to the Guatemalan ambassador and the local business community on project development opportunities and cost benefit analysis for initiatives in Central America and the Asia-Pacific region. Great experience in building strong and effective working relations with a wide range of people, from senior government, international and private sector partners, to pursue stakeholder engagement.

Professional references provided upon request.

• Scholarship for postgraduate studies at the University of Tsukuba (Japan), Government of Japan (Monbukagakusho Scholarship), 01/01/05
• Scholarship for university studies in Economics at Universidad Rafael Landivar (Guatemala), 01/01/96
• Scholarship for Senior High School Program at the American School of Guatemala, 01/01/94
• National Scholarship from the Government of Guatemala, to carry out studies of Elementary and Junior High School, 01/01/88

• Fluent in English
• Fluent in Japanese
• Spanish (mother tongue)