Francisco Pareja

Francisco Pareja is an experienced executive with a strong background in capital projects, operations, and strategic management across various industries. Currently serving as VP of Capital Projects and Engineering at Edesa, Francisco oversees the development and execution of capital projects for business units in Ecuador and Chile, focusing on enhancing EBITDA and profitability. Previously, as CEO of ATU Artículos de Acero S.A., Francisco successfully increased revenues by 39% within three years while managing all financial, strategic, and operational aspects of the $20 million company. Francisco also held roles such as Operations Director at Vencerámica, where quality and profitability were improved, and Vice President of Global Operations at CISA, contributing to corporate strategy and product development initiatives. Francisco holds a Master's degree in Economics from Webster University and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University.