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Jose Koechlin
Chairman & CEO
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Peruvian, studies his country as to expose it, since 1971. Sponsors scientific studies, which have already registered 14 new Species to Science as Hyla koechlini, frog; Greta hermana koechlini, butterfly; and Kefersteinia koechlinurum, orchid. Called an "eco pioneer", incorporates Tambopata (Madre de Dios) and Machu Picchu to ecological research and conservation via sustainable tourism economic income. Outstanding at Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, is the world largest number of ant species (Harvard Professor E.O. Wilson); 1.266 botanical species (published by Missouri Botanical Garden/ITA); and "Cusco Amazonico", (by W. Duellman) considered "the baseline against which all future studies of Amazonian amphibians and reptiles (and even other organisms) will be compared" (Cornell University press). Now it is Orchids at Inkaterra Machu Picchu.

He presents Peru as a film experience, when coproducing the Aguirre, The Wrath of God (1972, the first scene filmed at Machu Picchu); then in Burden of Dreams, and Fitzcarraldo (Gold Palm, Cannes, 1982. Inspired in the history of the incorporation of the Madre de Dios region to the Peruvian economy) who is also the author. As chairman of the Peruvian Chamber of Tourism; of the Peruvian Adventure and Ecotourism Association; and of the Peruvian Hotel Society, he has enhanced Peruvian natural and cultural values. He is Director Emeritus, since 1990, of Conservation International, and Chairman & CEO of Inkaterra and Inkaterra Association.

koechlin@inkaterra.com

Enrique Gamero
General Manager
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Enrique is a professional with more than 20 years of experience working for high level companies and government entities. He has a proven successful career managing five star hotels in Peru. Enrique holds an MBA with a specialization in Executive Management and Finances.

egamero@inkaterra.com

Claire Andre
Research & Development Manager
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Polyglot French citizen with 32 years of experience in the tourism industry. For more than 10 years she managed one of the largest European tour operators of French tourists in the Americas. After extensive travel and work in various countries around the world, Claire was appointed Sales Manager of INKATERRA in April 1984.

candre@inkaterra.com

Marc Yeterian
Manager at Inkaterra Machu Picchu
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Marc brings with him his expertise and knowledge of managing luxury hotel services to include five years as operations manager for a luxury yachting company in the French Polynesia, mainly dealing with high end, exclusive yachting market. Previously he had more than ten years of experience as a hotel manager in luxury cruises, international brand hotels and four years handling Food & Beverage department. His background of more than 15 years in the hotel service industry dealing with multi-cultural working team has equipped Marc with the mettle and flair for impeccable guest services, personnel management and team work in order to deliver utmost satisfaction among guests. Marc, a native of France speaks English and Spanish fluently.

myeterian@inkaterra.com

Remy Del Alamo
Manager at Reserva Amazónica
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Holding a degree in Hotel &Tourism Management, and a master in Hotel Marketing, Remy is a professional that emphasizes his skills in guests' services. Nine years of experience in the national and international hospitality industry permits Remy to perform an impeccable managing function.

remy.delalamo@inkaterra.com

Marlene Soto
Sales Manager
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Marlene has been working in the tourism industry for more than 15 years. She has worked with both outgoing and incoming tourism, and has more than 8 years of experience with the French and Italian market. Marlene joined INKATERRA in 1994 and is fluent in English, French and Italian.

msoto@inkaterra.com

Sandra Masias
Service Director
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Sandra is involved in the consolidation and implementation of INKATERRA's identity through service and design. She holds a Master degree in Political Science from Georgetown University and has spent 10 years in gardening design.

smasias@inkaterra.com

Denise Guislain
Design and Quality Director
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Denise has devoted herself to expressing perfection through her ample knowledge of Andean culture after living eight years in the high andes. The simplicity of the Andean spirit is well expressed in her interior design, her excellent cuisine and landscape.

dkoechlin@inkaterra.com

Liza Masias
Director for Business Development - Sales and Marketing
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As Sales and Marketing Director of Inkaterra Hotels, Liza acts as liaison between the company's clients and partners in an effort to position the brand and increase hotel reservations throughout the travel industry. From her previous professional engagements, she brings expertise in the areas of hotel management, conservation and fund raising, a good understanding of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development issues. Liza previously worked for the Four Seasons Hotel Company, Conservation International, the Brazilian Foundation for Sustainable Development, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, DC, the National Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian Institution, DC, and most recently, InSpire Invest a Norwegian consultancy in the area of Social and Environmental Corporate Responsibility. Liza holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University.

liza.masias@inkaterra.com

José Purisaca
Inkaterra Association General Manager
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José has his bachelor's degree in biology from San Marcos University and has been committed to nature conservation since 1980. He joined the INKATERRA group in 1991 and founded ITA (Inkaterra Association) in 2001 along with Mr. Jose Koechlin. Jose has extensive experience in ecotourism and has collaborated on projects with the World Bank, the United Nations and the National Geographic Society.

purisaca@inkaterra.com

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