Regula Chavez-Malgiaritta

Regula Chavez-Malgiaritta is a highly qualified professional with a background in strategic management, innovation, professional systemic coaching, pedagogy, and business economics.

With a Master's degree in Strategic Management and Innovation, accreditation as a Professional Systemic Coach by the International Coaching Federation, and dual degrees in Pedagogy and Business Economics, Regula possesses a strong academic foundation.

Regula currently serves as the Director and representative for Swisscontact in Ecuador and as the Deputy Director for South America, showcasing her leadership and management skills.

Her work in various Latin American countries focuses on designing, planning, managing, and evaluating projects related to equitable economic promotion, with expertise in Value Chains, Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Business, Local and Regional Economic Development.

Regula is also a consultant and trainer in strategic planning, project development, and evaluation, as well as an expert in personnel management and leadership.

Additionally, she provides advisory services to businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations on business management, strategic planning, and accessing financing.

Regula excels in negotiation, articulation, and mediation between the public and private sectors, offering conflict mediation services to partners and requesting entities.

Her language skills include fluency in German and Romansh (native languages), excellent proficiency in Spanish, and good command of English.

Regula's educational background encompasses a Master's in Strategic Management and Innovation from the Instituto Universitario de Postgrado Madrid, a Licentiate in Education Sciences specializing in Pedagogy and Adult Education from Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, and Professional Systemic Coaching training from MORE Global - ICF.

She has held various roles within Swisscontact worldwide, including Country Director in Mozambique, Director and representative in Ecuador and South America, Coordinator for Central America, and Director in Bolivia.