The CIAT Executive Secretariat has completed the process for the selection of the next Director of Training and Development of Human Talent. After a much-concurred announcement, Mr. Alejandro Juárez, a Mexican national, was selected as the new Director.

A total of 53 applications were received from candidates of CIAT member countries. These were screened and 6 candidates were deemed to be “Best Qualified.” The 6 candidates were interviewed and the field was reduced to Orlando Castellon from Bolivia, Enrique Samanamud from Peru and Alejandro Juárez. All 3 candidates exhibited excellent potential to lead Secretariat programs in these areas. Mr. Juárez was selected based on his sound knowledge and years of experience of tax administration training and staff development, and familiarity with international taxation issues.

The Executive Secretariat welcomes Mr. Juárez to our staff and looks forward to continuing serving our membership body and exploring new avenues for the development of human talent.