Alvaro Pita Sanchez

Alvaro Pita Sanchez has a diverse range of work experience in various roles and organizations. Alvaro most recently served as the CEO of CESAL El Salvador, where they were responsible for organizational management and strategy. Prior to this, they worked as the Projects Director of CESAL El Salvador, overseeing the delegation's portfolio.

Before joining CESAL, Alvaro worked as a Project Manager for the Prefectura Apostolica de Battambang, where they managed and supported various social projects in education and livelihoods. Alvaro also gained experience as a Project Coordinator at CESAL in Lebanon, where they managed projects in humanitarian action aimed at supporting Syrian refugee populations.

Alvaro has experience in the private sector as well, having worked as a Project Coordinator for Crea Mas, where they designed and managed a Social Corporate Responsibility program for Banco de Credito del Peru. Additionally, they worked as a Project Coordinator for Fundacion I&C, where they implemented Savings and Credit Group projects focused on financial education and inclusion.

Alvaro also has experience in the microfinance sector, having completed an internship at the Microfinance department of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID). Alvaro conducted studies and analysis on microfinance institutions for disbursements and capital investments.

Early in their career, Alvaro worked as a Financial Analyst at the National Commission of the Stock Market (CNMV), where they analyzed complaints and inquiries related to complex financial products. Alvaro also gained experience as an International Secretary for the Association of water technology companies (AFRE), where they facilitated communication with international entities and organized events to obtain funding.

Overall, Alvaro Pita Sanchez has a strong background in project management, strategy development, and organizational leadership, with a focus on social development and humanitarian action.

Alvaro Pita Sanchez pursued a degree in Business Management at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos from 2009 to 2013. In 2012, they briefly studied International Marketing at The Queen's University of Belfast. Alvaro then completed a PostGrade Optimus Executive program in Business Leadership at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria in 2014. Finally, they obtained a Masters in Microfinance for Entrepreneurship, specializing in Economics of International Development, from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in 2015.