Ricardo Dueñas Novoa

Ricardo Dueñas Novoa has a diverse work experience. Ricardo currently serves as the Presidente del consejo at Ricardo Is Foundation and as Presidente at Pacto Global Ecuador. In the past, they have held roles such as Presidente del consejo at PROT INN and Presidente at Great Place to Work Ecuador. Ricardo has also worked as the Principal CEO at Revista Ekos and as an Académico at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. Ricardo has also been involved in various leadership positions in organizations like United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Habitat III.

Ricardo Dueñas Novoa's education history includes a Doctorate in Jurisprudence from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador and a Postgraduate degree in Financial Management from the Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Additionally, they hold a degree as a Lawyer before the Courts of Justice of the Republic of Ecuador from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador.

In terms of certifications, Ricardo has been recognized as the "Empresario con mayor aporte a la sostenibilidad en Ecuador" by Metro Ecuador in both 2021 and 2022. Ricardo is also a "Sustainable Development Goals Global Champion" by the United Nations. Furthermore, they have received the "Global Partner Award" from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and has been acknowledged for their contribution to the Agenda 2030 and the 10 Principles of the Global Compact by the United Nations. Ricardo has also been recognized for their support to gender equality in the business sector by ONU Mujeres and for their valuable support to the LGBT community by the Cámara LGBT de Comercio & Turismo Ecuador.