Campo Elias Manrique Ortiz

Campo Elias Manrique Ortiz is a seasoned agricultural professional with extensive experience in project coordination, research, and development within the agricultural sector. Currently serving as Regional Coordinator for PUTUMAYO at Parque Científico de Innovación Social and as Project Coordinator at UNIMINUTO Colombia since April and June 2018, respectively, Campo Elias focuses on generating added value for 20,000 families involved in illicit crop substitution projects. As a Research & Technology Lead at Inversiones Agrogourmet SAS, responsibilities include driving agro-innovation through differentiated genetics to access niche markets. Previous roles encompass launching high-profit commodity projects, providing consultancy in genetic improvement for various crops, and leading seed quality methodologies. Academic qualifications include a degree in Agronomy from Universidad del Tolima and additional training in leadership and project formulation.