A Luncheon Briefing

About Rodolfo R. Sabonge

Rodolfo R. Sabonge was recently appointed Director of Corporate Planning and Marketing of the Panama Canal Commission. He previously served as Marketing Manager, responsible for market and economic research, competitive intelligence, and customer relations. Mr. Sabonge has worked with the Canal organization since 1986 holding several key management positions in various divisions of the agency.

In the private sector, Mr.Sabonge worked in the electronics industry in the United States for four years. After returning to Panama, he held the position of General Manager of the Panama Railroad. He later worked as assistant to the president for Panama’s largest cement and concrete products manufacturer. Mr. Sabonge is also a professor of post-graduate studies at two private universities in Panama.

Mr. Sabonge holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Notre Dame, did post-graduate studies in Business Administration at the University of Miami in Florida, and obtained a Master’s degree in Maritime Development from the School of Law at the University of Panama. Mr. Sabonge is also proud to be an alumni of the 1997 IPPPM.

Sponsoring Organizations

Hibernia National Bank

International Program for Port Planning and Management

Louisiana Department of Economic Development

MetroVision Economic Development Partnership

Walk, Haydel & Associates, Inc.

World Trade Center of New Orleans

In Cooperation With