Carlos Pena

A successful, goal oriented leader in the international mining sector. Adaptable to unpredictable and volatile economies. Able to accurately identify and solve problems. Sharp judge of character, keen group coordinator and talented mediator. Careful planner and negotiator across cultural barriers. Skillful creator of constructive working relationships and networks at all levels within private and public sectors. Trilingual.

Areas of Impact/Expertise

• Management of Mining Operations • New Business Development
• Economic and Political Risk Assessment • International Promotions, Sales and Marketing
• Negotiation of Mining Projects • Human Resources/Labour Relations/Recruitment
• Mining Legislation Lobbying • Organizational Transformation/Change
• International Public Relations • Strategic Planning

Languages

English: Fluent, Spanish: Fluent, French: Advanced, Italian and Portuguese: Understand, Swedish: Basic

Education

2003-2005 MBA Université de Paris-Dauphine (France)/University of Québec (Canada)
2002-2003 Master Degree in Open Pit Mining, École des Mines de Paris (France)
1997 Post Graduate Course in Mineral Processing, Colorado School of Mines (USA)
1980-1985 Bachelors Degree (B.A.), St. Edward’s University (Austin, Texas / USA) Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Scholarship Award
1976-1979 High School Degree, New York Military Academy (Cornwall, N.Y. / USA)

Playing Football, Flying/Piloting Small Planes, Golf, Jogging, Latin American History, International Politics.