David Genaro Cuesta Proaño

David Genaro Cuesta Proaño has extensive experience in the legal and business development field. David Genaro started their career as a Paralegal at Meythaler & Zambrano, working on civil, commercial, intellectual property, and administrative trial cases. David Genaro then joined Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services as an Associate, where they handled lease agreements, due diligence, and various legal matters.

In 2011, David joined SBA Communications as a Regulatory Compliance Manager and Corporate Counsel. David Genaro managed the permitting and regulatory process, developed operational processes, and actively participated in the drafting of local and national regulations.

David Genaro later took on the role of Manager of South American Legal Affairs at SBA, where they supported business development, M&A, and tax teams. David Genaro was involved in analyzing business models, drafting proposals, performing due diligence, reviewing contracts, and executing purchase agreements.

David then became the Senior Manager of International Legal Affairs at SBA, overseeing legal operations in Central and South America. David Genaro worked on agreements with major wireless service providers and supervised due diligence and compliance programs, including FCPA training.

Currently, David is the Director of International Business Development LATAM at SBA Communications, leading a team responsible for building a pipeline of investment opportunities across LATAM and expanding relationships in the tower business ecosystem.

Overall, David Genaro Cuesta Proaño has a strong background in legal affairs, business development, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on the telecommunications industry in Latin America.

David Genaro Cuesta Proaño's education history is as follows:

- From 2020 to 2021, they completed an Online Certificate Program in Business Administration and Management, General at Wharton Executive Education.

- In 2022 to 2023, they pursued a Certificate of Specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Harvard Business School Online.

- During the same period, they also completed an Online Certificate Program in Negotiation Mastery and another Online Certificate Program in Disruptive Strategy, both from Harvard Business School Online.

- In addition, from 2022 to 2023, they undertook an Online Certificate Program in Entrepreneurship Essentials, also from Harvard Business School Online.

- In 2021 to 2022, they obtained an Online Certificate Program in Business Analytics from Wharton Executive Education.

- Earlier, in 2010 to 2011, they pursued a Specialization in Notary Law at Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho.

- In 2009 to 2010, they obtained a Licentiate degree in Law from Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho.

- From 2006 to 2009, they completed a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) program in Law at Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho.

- Prior to that, from 2003 to 2006, they studied Law at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador.

Additionally, they have obtained the following certifications:

- Certificate of Specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Harvard Business School Online (expected in 2023).

- Entrepreneurship Essentials certification from Harvard Business School Online (expected in 2023).

- Negotiation Mastery certification from Harvard Business School Online (expected in 2023).

- Disruptive Strategy certification from Harvard Business School Online (obtained in 2022).

- Business Analytics certification from Wharton Executive Education (obtained in 2022).

- Management Development Program: Develop Your Managerial Mindset certification from Wharton Executive Education (obtained in 2021).