Senior Executives

Carlos Armando Guzmán - CEO and Founder

He was born on 1965 and has been awarded with two Masters Degree on Finance from the North Carolina State University. On 2006 he founded IBP Corp. and has aquired a profound knowledge and expertise on international banking and business management. 

His working experience includes banking operations with the Saudi Finance Group, Julpharma del Ecuador (branch of Gulf Pharmaceuticals Julphar) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador.

Contact him at a.guzman@ibpcorp.biz

Rudi G.A. Haex - Investments Advisor and CoFounder

An experienced and results-oriented professional specializing in international commercial strategies, Rudi is a driven Business Development and Sales Manager with a proven track record of leading high-performance teams and driving revenue growth in diverse markets. With extensive experience in export management, sales leadership, and global business development, he excels at developing targeted strategies to increase market share and maximize profitability. His strong communication skills and intercultural competence enable them to build long-lasting relationships with customers and partners. A proactive team player, they thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging their entrepreneurial spirit and problem-solving skills to achieve long-lasting business success.

Currently, Rudi serves as the Senior International Oil & Gas Business Development Manager and Partner for IBP Corp / 2G Oil Intermediation. In this role, he demonstrates exceptional leadership and strategic vision, leveraging his extensive experience to drive international growth and success.

Contact him at r.haex@ibpcorp.biz

José Emilio Velasco Saltos - Investments Advisor and CoFounder

Born in 1947, José Velasco has a very well-known professional trajectory in Ecuador, where his management skills and finance expertise allowed him to be part of important companies, financial institutions and banks.

Contact him at j.velasco@ibpcorp.biz

Andrés Degetau - Chief Financial Officer and CoFounder

His finance and management background includes experience gained at important financial institutions in Ecuador and other companies in the rest of the world, like Siemens A.G. in Munich

His education was divided between Ecuador, Mexico, Switzerland and USA, where he even was honored with a Cum Laude from The American University in Washington D.C.

Contact him at a.degetau@ibpcorp.biz

David Jung - Chief Operating Officer and IBP USA CoFounder

David Jung has worked in Oil and Gas for 15+ years. Majority of which was spent in the upstream side of the business and more recently, branching out into midstream.  Currently coordinating International Crude and Fuels Sales  in the Commodity trading division of IBP among other projects, consulting roles, and responsibilities.

Contact him at d.jung@ibpcorp.biz

Edwin Patricio Planco - Investments Advisor and CoFounder

Edwin is an accomplished Ecuadorian professional with a B.Sc in Biology from Pepperdine University. As the President/Founder and shareholder of NATFREXCO ASIA LTD in South Korea, and General Manager/Founder of NATFREXCO S.A. in Ecuador, he brings extensive experience in international trade, commerce operations, and market development. He has a proven track record in leading large-scale infrastructure projects, including a 50-year concession trade HUB in South Korea and hydrokinetic power generation projects in Ecuador. His expertise spans environmental policy, strategic planning, corporate governance, and complex negotiations.

He has demonstrated an exceptional ability to manage diverse teams and ensure the delivery of high-quality products to global markets. His career goal is to continue driving innovative projects that bridge international markets and promote sustainable development. He embodies exceptional leadership with a focus on collaboration and strategic vision, and has consistently driven organizational growth through innovative thinking and effective communication. His adeptness at fostering relationships and creating inclusive environments empowers teams to excel.

Contact him at p.polanco@ibpcorp.biz


Executives

David Kywy - Business Dev Dir.

David has a well acquired knowledge and expertise as a manager of important tech and logistics companies in Ecuador and the United States of America, backed with education received from the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Miami, both in USA. He brings a multitude of knowledge and experience to IBP.

Contact him at d.kywy@ibpcorp.biz

José Javier Velasco - IT Manager

Juan Toledo - Development Advisor

Born on 1978 in Guayaquil, Ecuador, he is an IT Consultant, with experience with mobile, and web projects including Open Source and Closed Source technologies. Lately he has been involved in Java development, Microservices and DevOps projects.

Contact him at jj.velasco@ibpcorp.biz

Juan was born on 1979 at Fuensalida, Toledo, Spain. He possesses an outstanding knowledge and expertise in construction projects, such as the extension of the Madrid Barajas Airport Terminal 4, which allowed it to compete with major hub airports within Europe.
Other important project where he has been a key part, were the restoration of the Ritz Hotel and the Palace Hotel, both in Madrid, Spain.


Associate Executives

José Martínez

European Sales Coordinator

Jean Pierre Jametti

Management Consultant

José Sáenz Borja

Human Resources
 

Félix Bicuña

Financial & Banking Advisor

Dr. Andreas Rabber

Legal Advisor

Dr. Rolando Bustos

Ecuadorian Legal Advisor
 

Marco Antonio Toledo

Logistics and Security

Daniel Clarke

International Sales and Promotions

Roberto Nevado Gómez

IBP Cofounder (In Memory Of)

 

Dr. Gustavo Enríquez, Phd

Research and Development

Diego Hervas

Logistics and Acquisitions Consultant 

Avelina Guzmán

Executive Office Manager

Ximena Viteri

Executive Assistant

Ms. Ximena Viteri has many years of experience as an executive secretary for various general managers and CEOs, with various educational seminars including an internship with Chase Manhattan Bank NY. Her background gives her the vital know how in streamlining and guiding the operational decisions of the Upper Management into execution. 

Contact her at x.viteri@ibpcorp.biz

Joe Ewonde

International Sales Commissioning Agent

Mr. Joe Ewonde is an accomplished engineer with a background of many years in the oil and gas industry. He is qualified for many various aspects of the industry including on the job Sedco Forex Training. Modules. C/M - C/Engr. Total Quality Management. Pau (France)

Varco TDS Maintenance. Aberdeen (Scotland). Caterpillar Training. Pau (France). Protecta Fall Arestors maintenance & recertification Training. Caros / Nice (France). QHSE Course. Ojeda (Venezuela). He has worked for many different Oil and Gas Companies including Schlumberger, Sedco Forex.


Contact him at j.ewonde@ibpcorp.biz