H.E. Juan Carlos Holguin
Juan Carlos Holguín is an Ecuadorian entrepreneur and diplomat who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador from 2022 to 2023 and now leads Hiberus in Latin America, the fastest growing technology company in Spain. He brings a unique combination of private sector experience, public service, and strategic vision to technology and international affairs. He also serves on the boards of Teleamazonas and Primicias, two of Ecuador’s leading media outlets, and is a member of the FIFA Institutional Relations Committee.
Juan Carlos is an external advisor to the Inter American Development Bank and sits on the Board of Trustees of Universidad de las Américas in Ecuador. He is a columnist for Diario Expreso and holds a master’s degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University. He is currently a PhD candidate in Government at the University of Navarra in Spain, further deepening his expertise in governance and policy.
At BRIDGE Summit, Juan will explore how technology, diplomacy, and media can work together to drive inclusive development and shape Latin America’s role in the global economy.
H.E. Juan Carlos Holguinat BRIDGE
- Media Panel 9 December 11:45AM - 12:00PM
Building an Integral Information Order
As the world confronts accelerating disruptions in how information is created, distributed, and consumed, BRIDGE convenes a council of leaders to define the principles and priorities needed for a coherent, trusted, and integral information order. Bringing together voices from the North, South, East, and West, this closed-door session examines the forces reshaping public trust, geopolitical stability, and cultural cohesion. The council will articulate shared frameworks for integrity, authenticity, and resilience, outlining how nations and institutions can collectively steward a healthier global information ecosystem for the decade ahead.
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