GERMAN HUGO GUTIÉRREZ CÉSPEDES

Profesional con gran experiencia y excelentes dotes de gestión y dirección en proyectos de reforestación e investigación forestal en Brasil y Colombia. Destaco por mi capacidad de liderazgo y coordinación en equipos multidisciplinares, capaz de asumir responsabilidades y tomar decisiones con solvencia. Tengo buenas habilidades en comunicación con los entes públicos y privados. Cuento con conocimientos especializados para optimizar procesos, reducir costes y maximizar la rentabilidad de los proyectos cuidando del medio ambiente.

23 years of experience in reforestation and forest plantations with an emphasis on bamboo and native species. Technical responsible for the first reforestation project in sugar mills in northeastern Brazil. Responsible for 9 years for planning, cost, monitoring, and improving the production process in bamboo and native forest plantations. Knowledge in plant biofactories, extension, personnel training, environmental management, and recovery of degraded areas. Managed a forestry company with 430 employees and 10,000 hectares of bamboo cultivated in Brazil for supplying a pulp factory. Developed and implemented mechanization in the production process. Served for 10 years as a global ambassador for bamboo for the WBO – World Bamboo Organization. Has published various scientific works. Delivered presentations in various countries on bamboo for its environmental, social, and economic benefits. Currently a professor at the Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Colombia, and General Manager of the consulting company EXCELLA COLOMBIA S.A.S.