Management team and
presence in Ecuador

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Konrad Wottge
General Manager
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Silvana Pástor
Financial Administrative Vice President
ALEX-SARAGURO-DRILL-MANAGER
Alex Saraguro
Drilling Manager
Fernando-Ramírez---Facilities-Manager
Fernando Ramirez
Facilities Manager
MARLON-DIAZ-MANAGER-OF-GEOLOGY
MARLON DíAZ
Exploration Manager
FERNANDO-VELASQUEZ--OPERATIONS-MANAGER
FERNANDO VELÁSQUEZ
Operations Manager
MICHELLE-BOSQUEZ-FINANCIAL-ADMINISTRATIVE-MANAGER
MICHELLE BOSQUEZ
Financial and Administrative Manager
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DUNIA ARMIJOS
Community Relations Manager
DANNY-CUENCA-FIELD-MANAGER
Danny Cuenca
Field Manager
Tania
TANIA PIEDRA
Contract Manager
Konrad Wottge
General Manager. Gente Oil Ecuador Pte.
  • Vice President of Operations, Occidental de Colombia, responsible for Drilling, Engineering and Operations.
  • Facilities Engineering and Construction Manager, Occidental Petroleum, Houston, Texas.
  • Director of Operations, Occidental Petroleum, attached to the OCP Heavy Crude Oil Pipeline, Quito, Ecuador.
  • Facilities Engineering Manager, West of Scotland, North Sea.
  • Facilities Engineering Manager, Occidental Petroleum, attached to Tatweer Petroleum in Bahrain.
  • General Manager, Gente Oil Ecuador, responsible for the development of the Singue oil field in Block 53.
  • Senior Facilities Project Engineer, Shell Oil Company US, for onshore and offshore facilities in the USA.
  • Senior rotating equipment engineer, Aramco Services Company, Houston, Texas.
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Academic background

  • B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering, University of Colorado, USA.
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Silvana Pástor
Vice President of Financial Administration
(CFO) in Gente Oil Ecuador
    • Silvana Pástor is a renowned Ecuadorian executive whose career combines business leadership, strategic vision, and a strong commitment to sustainable development in the energy sector. A lawyer, business engineer, and financial engineer with a master’s degree in International Business and a postgraduate degree in Strategic Finance, she has built a career that reflects a balance between technical expertise, management, and professional ethics.
    • With more than three decades of experience in industries such as oil, banking, insurance, and the automotive sector, Silvana has established herself as a leading voice in the transformation of Ecuador’s energy sector. She currently serves as Vice President of Gente Oil Ecuador, the operator of the Singue Block, where she leads strategies focused on operational efficiency, environmental sustainability, and strengthening corporate governance.
    • Her leadership extends beyond the business world. As President of Women in Energy Ecuador and Director of the Ecuadorian Chamber of Energy (CEDE), she actively promotes women’s participation, equal opportunities, and innovation in the energy sector. Her work has helped highlight women’s talent in an environment historically dominated by men, creating opportunities for dialogue, training, and professional development.
    • Silvana Pástor represents a new generation of Ecuadorian leadership: ethical, multidisciplinary, and guided by a comprehensive vision of progress, in which economic growth is aligned with sustainability and inclusion. Her voice, shaped by experience and conviction, inspires efforts to build a more competitive, equitable, and sustainable energy future for the country.

Academic background

  • Lawyer and Engineer, she has two postgraduate degrees and an MBA in Strategic Finance and International Business.
Alex Saraguro
Drilling Manager

He has more than 20 years of experience in the hydrocarbon sector, with a technical-operational focus on drilling and well completions. He has held key positions in companies such as Helmerich & Payne del Ecuador, Repsol, Petrobras, Petroproducción, Ivanhoe, Consorcio Shushufindi and Petroamazonas.

Throughout his career he has held roles as Assistant Rig Manager, Operations Engineer and Operations Superintendent in Charge, leading teams in the field and ensuring the efficient execution of drilling projects.

Currently, at Gente Oil Ecuador, he is responsible for drilling and completing wells in Block 53.

Academic background

  • Petroleum Engineer
  • Master on Business Administration
  • Master on Project Management
Fernando Ramirez
Facilities Manager

Professional with more than three decades of experience in the energy sector, specialized in mechanical engineering, project management, industrial maintenance and oilfield operations management. Throughout his career he has led engineering, construction, maintenance and technical services areas, as well as the integral operation of temporary and permanent facilities.

He has held management positions in production, facilities management, technical support and shop floor supervision, demonstrating a solid ability to lead high performance teams and optimize processes in demanding contexts. His approach combines rigorous academic training with strategic and operational skills, contributing to the efficient and sustainable development of the operations under his charge.

Currently, he leads project management, installations and maintenance at Gente Oil Ecuador.

Academic background

  • Doctorate in Business Administration / Universidad Benito Juárez - Mexico
  • Master's Degree in Hydrocarbon Management / Universidad de Viña del Mar - Chile
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) / Escuela Politécnica Nacional - Ecuador
  • Mechanical Engineer, graduated Cum Laude / Escuela Politécnica Nacional - Ecuador
Marlon Diaz
Geology Manager

Geological Engineer with more than 23 years of experience in exploration, development and reservoir management in the oil industry, both in Ecuador and abroad. He has led projects in the Oriente Basin, Magdalena Basin (Colombia) and Elk Hills (USA), specializing in 2D/3D seismic interpretation, reservoir evaluation, petrophysical analysis, geological modeling and reservoir simulation.

He has worked as Exploration and Development Geologist, Exploration Coordinator and Manager, and currently leads the reserves development and management strategy in Gente Oil Ecuador. Extensive experience in specialized software (Petrel, OFM, ZMAP, Powerlog, among others) and postgraduate academic training. He has published multiple technical studies in international conferences and has been a university lecturer.

Academic background

  • Geological Engineer - Universidad Central del Ecuador
    Thesis: Paleogeography of the Pre-Aptense in the Oriente Basin - Quito, March 2000.
  • Master's Degree in Petroleum Exploration, Exploitation and Production - Escuela Politécnica Nacional
    Thesis: Geostatistical Model of the Indillana Complex - Quito, October 2005
Fernando Velasquez
Operations Manager

He has more than 25 years of experience in the hydrocarbon sector, developing a solid track record in drilling, well completions, production facilities and operational management. He started his career in Helmerich & Payne, and was Field Manager in Tecpetrol. Later, he assumed the position of District Manager in Weatherford, leading the operations in the bases of El Coca and Machala.

He currently serves as Operations Manager at Gente Oil Ecuador, where he manages the Singue field operation. His leadership has been recognized with his appointment as President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Ecuador Section, for the period 2022-2024, and as a member of the organizing committee of the SPE-ATCE 2025 event, to be held in Houston, Texas.

Academic background

  • Petroleum Engineer graduated from the Escuela Politécnica Nacional, with a specialization in Oil and Gas from ADEN Business School. 
  • Master's Degree in Operations Management with mention in Industrial Safety from Universidad de las Américas.
Michelle Bosquez
Administrative Financial Manager

Professional in Accounting and Auditing with more than 20 years of experience in sectors such as oil, food, services and manufacturing. She currently works as Administrative and Financial Manager at Gente Oil Ecuador, where she leads financial planning, tax management, human resources, purchasing, assets, technology and community relations.

She advises on internal control processes and operational efficiency, and ensures compliance with accounting and tax regulations. She is proficient in national and international standards (NEC, IFRS) and in the SMA accounting system. Her profile stands out for her leadership skills, strategic decision making and comprehensive technical advice in various industries.

Academic background

  • Executive MBA, University of Barcelona (2019)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Auditing - CPA, Universidad Central del Ecuador (2003)
Dunia Armijos
Community Relations Manager

Engineer in Environmental Management and Conservation, with more than 15 years of experience in social management, socio-environmental conflict resolution and community relations in strategic mining and state projects. She has led articulation processes with authorities, local leaders and community actors to facilitate drilling campaigns, socialization of projects and negotiation of access in areas of direct and indirect influence.

She has worked as Regional CSR Coordinator, Emblematic Projects Coordinator and Conflict Analyst in public and private institutions. Her approach is oriented towards participatory management, community mediation and territorial sustainability. She has extensive experience in socio-political diagnosis, development of social investment projects and strategic communication in contexts of high social complexity.

Academic background

  • Engineer in Environmental Management and Conservation - Universidad Nacional de Loja
  • Complementary training in socio-environmental conflict management, mediation, governance, geomatics, water management and good mining practices (FLACSO, IAEN, Universidad Nacional de Loja, UTPL, among others).
Danny Cuenca
Field Manager

Professional with more than 20 years of experience in the oil sector, specialized in field operations, production and well stimulation. He has led technical teams in important companies, standing out for his ability to optimize processes, manage resources and ensure regulatory compliance.

He worked at the Secretariat of Hydrocarbons, within the strategic sector, in the Production area. He is an expert in Coiled Tubing, hydraulic fracturing and matrix stimulation, as well as in ISO integrated management systems.

He has led power generation and high-pressure pumping projects, and has international training in management and leadership, with a focus on leading high-performance teams.

He currently serves as Field Manager at Gente Oil Ecuador, leading with efficiency and strategic vision.

Academic background

  • Master's Degree in Petroleum with mention in Hydrocarbon Production and Industrialization Processes - Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial
  • Industrial Production Engineer - UNIDEC
  • Petroleum Technologist - Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial
TANIA PIEDRA
Contract Manager

An economist with an MBA from the University of Barcelona, he has more than 20 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, internal control, and cost optimization in the oil, energy, and services sectors. He has led negotiation processes, supplier management, contract administration, and strategic sourcing, contributing to the operational and financial strengthening of national and international organizations.

She has served as Contracts Manager, Senior Strategic Procurement Manager, Contracts and Purchasing Administrator, and Internal Control and Cost Coordinator at companies such as Gente Oil Ecuador, ENAP SIPEC, Petroamazonas EP, and OXY. Her expertise focuses on contractual risk management, resource optimization, budget control, and the generation of operational efficiencies. She has extensive experience in strategic negotiation, regulatory compliance, stakeholder relations, and leading complex processes in highly demanding environments.

Academic background

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – University of Barcelona.
  • Specialization in Finance – San Francisco University of Quito.
  • Specialization in Insurance – Institute of Banking and Finance.
  • Certificate in Contract Management – Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.

Continuing Education

  • Project Management – Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
  • Professional Transition Program – IDE Business School.
  • Negoti-Action – San Francisco University of Quito.
  • English Program – San Francisco University of Quito.