Ernesto Gonzalez

Ernesto Gonzalez is an accomplished Standards Project Manager at Fairtrade International since December 2022, with a robust background in environmental management and consultancy. Prior to this role, Ernesto served as Manager Owner and Technical Advisor at Eco Way Consultants, S.A. from March 2017 to December 2022, overseeing firm management, technical coordination, and public relations with government entities, while providing advisory services to companies on regulatory procedures. Previous experience includes serving as Water Resources Manager at Autoridad Nacional del Agua from February 2015 to March 2017, where Ernesto focused on hydrological studies, water conflict resolution, and institutional project support. Ernesto's educational credentials include a Master of Science in Environment and Energy Management from the University of Twente and a degree in Biology with a specialization in environmental resource management from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua. Additional qualifications include a postgraduate degree in Project Formulation and Evaluation from Universidad Americana.