Panama: Hub of Hubs

Carmen Gisela Vergara Mas is an esteemed expert in International Trade Law, Business Development, Trade Negotiations, Integration, and Trade Facilitation. With over 25 years of experience in Panama and the region, she has held influential positions, including serving as Secretary General of the Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA) and as Minister of Trade and Industries. Vergara has made significant contributions to regional economic cooperation and industry advocacy. She has also been a prominent speaker at various events and has written specialized articles for local and international publications. With her strong educational background and extensive expertise, Vergara is recognized as a leading authority in international trade law and business development.

Olga Cantillo has over 20 years experience in the industry. Cantillo has worked in brokerage houses and banks with responsibilities in Panama as well as other countries in the region. She was the VP Operations at MMG Bank Corporation prior to assuming the position of Executive Vice President and General Manager at Bolsa de Valores de Panamá in October 2015, where she is responsible for the stock exchange as well as Central Latinoamericana de Valores. Cantillo was a member of the board at Latinex Holdings, Inc., Bolsa de Valores de Panamá, and Chair of the Board of Central Latinoamericana de Valores.

Miguel Bolinaga started his work in Panama in July 2013, previously holding the position of VP of external relations and electric market at AES El Salvador. Before arriving in El Salvador in 2006, he was manager of marketing and distribution at C.A. La Electricidad de Caracas. He had 16 years of experience in the armed forces of Venezuela prior to his entry into the electric industry. He is a graduate of the Naval School of Venezuela with a degree in administration and logistics. He also holds the degree of systems engineer awarded by the University of the Venezuelan National Armed Forces and a master’s degree in information system development from the Simon Bolivar University in Venezuela.