Oscar Baquero – KeyNote Speaker

Mr. Baquero has a BA degree in Business Administration and has a diploma in International Business. He is second generation within the emerald trade in Colombia, since 2006 he has been working for the Colombian Emerald Industry first he served in Emerald Exporters association ACODES as president afterwards he was designated as the president of the Colombian Emerald Federation.

As Fedesmeraldas president he has led important projects aimed to improve the quality living conditions of the communities living in the areas around the emerald mines. He has also worked closely with the Colombian government trying to bring transparency to the emerald trade within the country and help the local brokers by promoting the Colombian emeralds in several local fashion and jewelry fairs.

He is also a Board Member for the CDTEC were his contributions has help the participation of this organization in international trade fairs.