Under the Patronage of
Cristina Reyes
The inaugural edition is held under the patronage of Cristina Reyes, former President of the Andean Parliament, who lends international standing and institutional guidance to a Summit founded and convened by Business Diplomat.
The role of the Patron
The patronage of the inaugural edition is an institutional relationship rather than a ceremonial one. The Patron lends standing to a Summit that is being founded rather than continued, and provides guidance on its international composition and its conduct.
For an inaugural edition, that matters: a new convening platform has no record to be judged on, and the seriousness of those who associate themselves with its founding is part of what establishes it.
The Patron did not found the Summit and does not convene it. The World Business Diplomacy Summit was established by Business Diplomat, which remains its founder and convening institution.
Minerva of Peace
Vedder's Minerva has laid her armour aside and holds the record of learning instead — the building's own argument for patronage.
Public record
Offices held, in the order they were held. Published in the past tense throughout, pending confirmation of a current title from the Patron's office.
- 2023 – 2024
President of the Andean Parliament
The deliberative body of the Andean Community — Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru — covering regional integration, trade and harmonisation.
- 2021 – 2024
Member of the Andean Parliament for Ecuador
Vice-President of its Education Commission.
- 2013 – 2020
Member of the National Assembly of Ecuador
For District 3 of Guayas province, and subsequently for the national constituency.
- 2009 – 2012
Municipal Councillor of Guayaquil
- 2007 – 2008
Member of the Constituent Assembly of Ecuador
Serving on the Latin American Sovereignty and Integration committee.
Background
A lawyer by training, Cristina Reyes holds degrees in Social and Political Sciences and in Law from the Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, and a master's in political action and institutional strengthening from the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria.
Portrait, current title and Patron's Message
The Patron's official portrait, her current title and her message to the inaugural edition are published here once they are supplied and approved for publication by the Patron's office. Nothing on this page is published as a current appointment until that confirmation is received.
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