Simon A Benavides Pineda is a seasoned professional in sports management and operations, currently working in the Baseball Division at Pando since April 2020. Previously, Simon served as Operations Manager for Pineda Foundation and World ENABLED from August 2016 to April 2020, where responsibilities included formulating strategic plans, establishing operational policies, and participating in the HABITAT III conference in Quito, Ecuador. Additionally, Simon held the position of Head Baseball Coach at WheelHouse Baseball Academy from February 2017 to June 2019. Simon holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Sports Management from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Universidad 'Santa María'.