Luis Diego Monsalve Hoyos

Special guest

Businessman and Former Ambassador of Colombia to China (2019–2022)

Academic Background:
Lawyer from the Pontifical Bolivarian University of Medellín.

Master’s Degree:
Master in Public Administration from Harvard University.

Business Experience:
President of New Stetic S.A., a Colombian company and leader in the manufacturing of dental prostheses and dental products.

Other Roles:
President of Ferrovías, Vice President at Tampa, Member of the Medellín City Council, lawyer at Ignacio Sanín Bernal & Cía Abogados, and adjunct professor at the School of Engineering of Antioquia and the Pontifical Bolivarian University.

Achievements and Recognition
New Stetic S.A.:
Under his leadership, the company produced 219,000 dental prostheses daily, reaching an annual production of 80 million units and exporting to more than 60 countries.

Participation in Economic and Social Groups

Proantioquia:
Member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for the Development of Antioquia.

IDEA:
Member of the Board of Directors of the Institute for the Development of Antioquia.
Diplomatic Leadership as Ambassador to China

Appointment:
Named Ambassador of Colombia to the People’s Republic of China in 2019 by President Iván Duque.

Diplomatic Achievements:
Promoted the reactivation of banana exports and facilitated the entry of Colombian Hass avocados into the Chinese market.

International Events:
Participated in the “WTCF Beijing Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit & World Conference on Tourism Cooperation and Development,” sharing insights on safe tourism development and post-COVID-19 recovery.

Purpose and Values

Social Commitment:
Advocates for the strengthening of Colombia’s social fabric, highlighting the inclusion of female heads of household in New Stetic’s workforce.

Innovation and Quality:
Promotes innovation and quality as key pillars for global competitiveness, successfully exporting Colombian products to over 65 countries.

Luis Diego Monsalve Hoyos has been a guest on 1 episode.