Silvana Lopez

Silvana Lopez is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations and intellectual property management. Currently serving as Group Chief Operations Officer, International Business Director, and Chief Executive Officer at ClarkeModet since September 2020, Silvana has also co-founded Darshana, contributing as a board member since January 2020. Previously, Silvana held the position of Chief Executive Officer at The Blockchain Challenge from March 2018 to September 2020, focusing on fostering blockchain capabilities in a diverse community. Silvana's earlier roles include serving as Chief Operating Officer and IP Strategist at Relativity6, where significant achievements were made in intellectual property strategy, and leading the Patent Department at Clarke, Modet & Co, which achieved top ranking in industrial property applicants in Colombia. Silvana's legal expertise extends through various consulting roles in industrial property and franchising, complemented by academic credentials that include an M.B.A. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a law degree from Universidad de Los Andes.