The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to materials protection and performance, is proud to recognise its Board Chair, Juan Caballero, on his appointment as coordinator of the corrosion commission for the Panamanian Society of Engineers and Architects (SPIA).
Caballero’s new role with SPIA reflects his distinguished career, proven leadership, and dedication to advancing corrosion prevention locally and globally. As corrosion commission coordinator, he will guide the commission’s work in alignment with SPIA’s strategic objectives, leading initiatives to promote the profession, strengthen technical expertise, and foster the exchange of best practices in corrosion control. He will also represent the commission in national and international forums, ensuring Panama’s voice is present in global infrastructure conversations.
As AMPP’s Board Chair, Caballero is pivotal in guiding the organisation’s mission to protect critical assets and infrastructure worldwide. He has been instrumental in advancing standards, training, and professional development programmes that help ensure safety, security, and sustainability through corrosion control. His leadership in both AMPP and SPIA uniquely positions him to bridge Panama’s engineering priorities with international best practices, strengthening collaboration between the national and global engineering communities.
“Juan’s appointment to lead SPIA’s Corrosion Commission is a well-deserved recognition of his expertise and vision,” said AMPP CEO Alan Thomas. “His ability to connect Panama’s infrastructure needs with global solutions will bring lasting value to both SPIA and AMPP’s shared mission of protecting the world’s critical assets.”
Caballero has extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams, implementing corrosion prevention strategies, and contributing to industry-wide initiatives across Latin America. His dual leadership roles underscore the importance of collaboration between national engineering organisations and global associations in tackling infrastructure challenges.
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