Meet the team behind the Council
Our leadership brings together years of international experience in business, diplomacy, and cultural promotion — building bridges between Peru and the UAE.
Launched in April 2025 at Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the Peruvian Business Council UAE is led by a diverse board focused on international relations, art and culture, digital innovation, sustainability, and business development — creating opportunities and strengthening ties between Peru and the Emirates.
Meet the leadership team
Why join the Council
Direct introductions to Dubai Chamber of Commerce, government entities and embassies across the UAE and Peru.
Roundtables, delegations and events that connect you with investors, executives and entrepreneurs.
Brand exposure through Council events, press coverage and the member directory.
Tap into the fast-growing Peru–UAE trade corridor and new market opportunities.
Priority access to exclusive events and delegations, plus member discounts at partner establishments.
Mentorship, workshops, webinars and training to help members grow.
Ready to join the network?
Become part of a growing community of Peruvian and UAE businesses.
Liliana Velasquez is a prominent Peruvian businesswoman who has been based in Dubai for more than three decades. She is recognized for her leadership in promoting ties between Latin America and the Middle East.
As the founder and president of the Peruvian Business Council UAE, she has driven initiatives that strengthen trade, culture, and international cooperation, as well as the leadership of Latin women in the region.
Karlo A. Pacheco is a visionary Managing Director and award-winning chef with over 20 years of experience in the international Food & Beverage industry. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Miami, he later expanded his expertise at Harvard Business School through the “Leading with Finance” executive program in 2024.
He leads three food businesses under FOODSERVICE APME, including Maxzi The Good Food Shop — named “Best Burger” in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi — and manages Indoguna Dubai, which under his leadership has become the largest distributor of Peruvian products in the region.
Javier de la Flor is Managing Director and Sr. VP of Operations for Asturias Investment Group, a multinational global real estate investment company with operations in the Americas and Middle East.
Formerly Executive Director of Global Project Execution, General Manager, Projects Director and Director of Operations for multinational corporations, he brings more than 24 years in the oil & energy industry. He is skilled in project management, business excellence, operations management and lean processes, and holds an MBA focused on lean implementation, engineering, manufacturing, finance and operations.
Rolen Guzmán combines 20+ years of leadership in high-growth startups and multinational corporations to design and execute strategies that turn bold ideas into measurable impact.
He has built and scaled SaaS platforms from zero to market-leader status, forged partnerships that unlocked new revenue streams, and led cross-functional teams across Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. His expertise spans growth hacking, brand positioning and data-driven campaigns — always with a focus on elegant simplicity and user-first design.
A graduate with honors in Environmental Science and Management from The Open University (UK), Yuriko León has over a decade of international experience in hospitality, property management, and sustainability. She currently leads the Business Development, Training, and Sustainability division of the Council.
She is also Founder and CEO of GYL Holiday Homes, a Dubai vacation-rental and property-management company known for quality, transparency and personalized service. A regional resident for 14 years who has worked with companies such as Qatar Airways, she actively promotes Peruvian talent and international collaboration.
Yoly Soto leads Membership and Strategic Partnerships at the Peruvian Business Council UAE. She brings more than 14 years of experience in external audit and internal control across multinational and listed companies, including five years at Ernst & Young in Peru.
Based in Abu Dhabi, she is Internal Control Manager for the Middle East at Technip Energies, where she oversees internal control over financial reporting across the group’s regional entities. Her expertise spans IFRS, SOX and international auditing standards. She holds an MBA from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and a degree in Accounting and Finance from Universidad de Lima.