Salvador Paiz
About this blog
Carlos Paiz, my grandfather, used to say, “if we can dream it, we can make it”. I dream with a more prosperous and peaceful Guatemala. I firmly believe that through an enriching dialogue, consensus-building and a roadmap based on realistic goals and clear principles.
Guatemala faces a number of significant challenges, but we will not be able to surpass them until every single one of us gets involved in this transformation process. We must take action. We must stop “worrying” and start “doing” what we need to change the situation. And that is the reason why I created this blog, a space where we can discuss and debate around public policies and current events.
Certainly my columns are not an absolute truth. In them I present my opinion about everything I read, see and witness. I also present certain ideas and thoughts, which, I believe, could become possible solutions to our biggest challenges.
The main purpose of this space is for us to share ideas and, mainly, to receive your feedback. I am confident that we will achieve great things if we all participate actively in this process.
About me
After High School I went to the United States to study a Bachelor in Science in Economics at the University of Pennsylvania. After working two years in New York’s banking sector, I decided to study a Masters Degree in Business Administration in MIT Sloan School of Management. I enjoy kite surfing, swimming and photography, and I am happily married.
REGARDING MY BUSSINESS EXPERIENCE:
- Chairman de PDC.
- CEO de PDC Capital
REGARDING GUATEMALAN IMPACT AND RESCUE EFFORT:
- President de Funsepa.
- Member of the Board of Directors of Fundesa
- Member of the Board of Directors of Empresarios por la Educación.
- Member of the Board of Directors of Escuela de Gobierno.
- Co-founder of Guatemala Visible.
- Co-founder and President Fundación G.
- Co-founder of Asociación Ciudades Seguras, Crime Stoppers Guatemala
- Member of Guatemala’s of the National Commission for Drug Policy Reforms from 2014 to 2015.
REGARDING REGIONAL IMPACT:
Awards and
recognitions
NOVEMBER 2014
“Civic Engagement Award”, by the Inter-American Dialogue in Washington D.C., United States.
AUGUST 2014
First place of the “Gold Standard Award” in the Opinion Column category by AMCHAM, in Guatemala City.
NOVEMBER 2013
“PODER Visionary Award” by PODER Business Awards in Miami, Florida.
MARCH 2009
First Guatemalan named “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum.
OCTUBER 2008
“Digital Leader” Award by Craig Barrett, Chairman of Intel Corporation
JANUARY 2008
Named ”Rey Mago” of Guatemalan education.
About me
After High School I went to the United States to study a Bachelor in Science in Economics at the University of Pennsylvania. After working two years in New York’s banking sector, I decided to study a Masters Degree in Business Administration in MIT Sloan School of Management. From 2014 to 2016 I was a research fellow at Fordham University, where I shared my views and opinions about current events and Guatemala. I enjoy kite surfing, swimming and photography, and I am happily married.
REGARDING MY BUSSINESS EXPERIENCE:
- Chairman de PDC.
- CEO de PDC Capital
REGARDING GUATEMALAN IMPACT AND RESCUE EFFORT:
- President de Funsepa.
- Member of the Board of Directors of Fundesa
- Member of the Board of Directors of Empresarios por la Educación.
- Co-founder of Escuela de Gobierno.
- Co-founder of Guatemala Visible.
- Co-founder and President Fundación G.
- Co-founder of Asociación Ciudades Seguras, Crime Stoppers Guatemala
- Member of Guatemala’s of the National Commission for Drug Policy Reforms from 2014 to 2015.
REGARDING REGIONAL IMPACT: