National Jury: Panama

• Natalia YoungnVice President – Fundación Yaguárá PanamánNatalia is a biologist and the strategic director of Fundación Yaguárá Panamá, as well as an environmental communicator and broadcaster on Radio Ancón.nAs part of the Yaguárá Panamá team, she is responsible for developing the organization’s strategy to connect people and the jaguar through science, environmental education, and the creation of economic alternatives. She also leads the gender program to include women, girls, and adolescents as equal participants in every area of wild cat conservation work.nShe has more than 20 years of professional experience in the public and private sectors, standing out in the areas of strategic planning, biodiversity, climate change, and environmental sustainability. She has advised national and multinational companies in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, construction, tourism, and banking.

International Jury: Mexico

• Edgar López PimentelnGeneral Director – EXPOKNewsnHis leadership at the head of the company has made it possible to align its purpose with trends in social responsibility and sustainable development, while maintaining solid management and sustained growth. Under his direction, Expok has established itself as one of the agencies that best understands and executes communication strategies in social responsibility and sustainability in Mexico, contributing strategically to leading companies in the field.nIn recognition of its track record, Expok received the CLARES Award for Social Responsibility in 2012, presented by then-president Felipe Calderón. Edgar López is an active participant in various committees that promote social responsibility, and he regularly leads workshops, conferences, and classes at internationally recognized universities. He has completed senior management programs at IPADE and IE Business School, as well as a master’s degree in Corporate Social Responsibility at Universidad Anáhuac Norte. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Tourism Administration at Anáhuac Sur. Before leading Expok, he worked in the marketing departments of media outlets and tourism companies.

National Jury: Panama

• José Ramón PadillanDirector – Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración (IESA)nSince 1998 he has been a professor at the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración (IESA), in the areas of negotiation, conflict resolution, change management in organizations, and corporate sustainability. He is also a visiting professor at Universidad de Los Andes in Colombia; of the Escuela Superior since 2021 he has coordinated IESA’s Center for Sustainability and Responsible Leadership. He has designed and delivered training and consulting programs in his areas of specialization in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela de Administración de Negocios (ESAN) in Peru; of the Escuela Politécnica del Litoral (ESPAE-ESPOL) in Guayaquil, Ecuador; and of the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC).nSince 2012 he has been the director of IESA’s operation in Panama. He has designed and delivered training and consulting programs in his areas of specialization in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela.nHe has extensive experience as a mediator in labor and socio-environmental disputes. He was the founder and director of Laboratorio de Organizaciones (LABOR), a consulting firm specializing in organizational transformation and in the design of business models based on alliances with stakeholders.

International Jury: Chile

• Esteban KobergnAcademic and Researcher – EGADE Business SchoolnProfessor and academic director of the Master’s in Sustainable Business. He holds an MBA from the Business School of Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez in Santiago, Chile, and a Master in Management Research and a Ph.D. in Management Science from ESADE Business School, Universidad Ramon Llull in Barcelona. His research focuses on the intersection of corporate sustainability, operations management, and supply chains, and has been published in high-impact academic journals such as Journal of Cleaner Production and Mining, Metallurgy u0026 Exploration, accumulating more than 1,000 citations.nEsteban maintains close ties with the business and public sectors through applied studies with broad regional reach, co-authorship of international projects, and advisory work in Chile and Costa Rica. He has collaborated as an expert on the Circular Economy panel and the sustainability committee of AmCham Chile, in addition to leading applied studies together with the Association of American Chambers of Commerce in LATAM.nWith more than a decade of teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate programs, Esteban combines academic excellence with a practical commitment to transforming organizations toward more sustainable models.

National Jury: Panama

• Julio Mosquera StanziolanPresident – ANREHnIndustrial and Organizational Psychologist, a graduate of the University of Central Florida. He holds a Master of Education with an emphasis in Human Resource Training and Development from the University of Louisville and is a Master of Business Administration certified by the World Conferederation of Businesses. He also holds a graduate certificate in Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Connecticut.nWith more than 18 years of experience in the field of Human Resources, he has experience working in 25 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.nHe has served as Regional Human Resources Director for Latin America at Sitel, Country Human Resources Manager at Clientlogic, Training and Quality Control Manager at Spherion, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at Dell, Development Programs Coordinator for the Office of the First Lady of Panama, and Training Manager at Gamboa Rainforest Resort. He is an Adjunct Professor in master’s programs at the University of Louisville.nHe is currently Global Vice President of Human Resources for the Selina hotel group.nHe is the current President of the Asociación Nacional de Profesionales de Recursos Humanos de Panamá and a community activist on employment and talent management.

National Jury: Panama

• Vilma Barría de MartíneznChair of the Strategic Oversight Committee – Instituto de Gobierno Corporativo de Panamá (2025-2026)nA professional with more than 40 years of experience in the public and private sectors, specializing in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, and Credit and Collections. She has a solid record in the management of foreclosed assets, the administration of state subsidies, and financial risk assessment.nShe has held senior roles such as National Director of State Subsidy Administration at the Ministry of Social Development (MIDES), Manager of Administration and Sales of Repossessed Assets at Banco Panameño de la Vivienda, and Area Manager of Foreclosed Assets and Appraisals at Banco Nacional de Panamá. She has solid experience in the manufacturing industry as a Cost Accountant, leading the analysis and control of operating expenses, and additionally managing internal control systems to ensure financial efficiency and reliability.nAcademically, she has strong credentials: an Executive Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Banking and Finance (INCAE), a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance, and graduate certificates in IFRS Standards, Risk Management, and Child Protection (Law 285). She has been a university professor since 2010 at prestigious institutions such as Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá, Universidad del Istmo, and UNESCPA.nActive leadership in professional and community associations, an active member of APEDE, and Past President of Club Rotario El Dorado Panamá for the 2007-2008 and 2022-2023 termsnShe stands out for her transformational leadership, commitment to social development, results orientation, and teamwork.