Cristobal Santiago Fundora Sitton

Cristobal Santiago Fundora Sitton, MSc, is an experienced professional with a diverse background in national security, academia, and organizational management. Currently serving as an Adviser to the Presidency at the Council of the European Union, Fundora has also held the role of National Security Adviser to the Deputy at the Asamblea Nacional de Panamá since 2014, where responsibilities include managing national security operations. Fundora is an Associate Professor at both the Universidad Especializada de Las Américas and Universidad del Istmo, focusing on National Security and Cybersecurity, respectively. Additionally, Fundora works as an Analyst for the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime and an External Expert-Instructor at the Hellenic Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Center. As the founder of TRICORP and owner of Hacienda San Cristobal S.A., Fundora oversees security, defense, intelligence operations, and business activities. Fundora's educational background includes multiple master's degrees and a B.A. in Corporate Security from institutions in Spain, Panama, and Israel.