Mr. Ricardo Concepción Rodríguez

work Position:

Governor of Artemisa Province

corporate_fare Organization:

Provincial Government of Artemisa, Republic of Cuba

Mr. Ricardo Concepción Rodríguez currently serves as the Governor of Artemisa Province, a leading regional driver of agricultural and industrial development and a strategic western gateway for the Republic of Cuba. Graduating with a degree in Hydraulic Engineering, he brings a practical governance mindset alongside deep technical expertise in infrastructure planning, operational management, and regional economic development. In his capacity as Governor, he plays a core role in directly steering economic restructuring programs, accelerating high-tech agricultural production, attracting international investment capital, and managing the Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM)—Cuba's premier focal point for foreign direct investment. Furthermore, he is an active partner in consolidating enduring solidarity, driving comprehensive cooperation, and fostering socio-economic exchanges between Artemisa Province and Ho Chi Minh City.

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Professional Experience

2020 – Present

Governor of Artemisa Province, Republic of Cuba.

2018 – 2020

President of the Provincial Administration Committee of Artemisa, Republic of Cuba.

2012 – 2018

Vice President of the Provincial Administration Committee of Artemisa (in charge of Infrastructure, Construction, and Economic Affairs).

Prior to 2012

Held senior specialized management positions across construction, hydraulic engineering, and urban management sectors within local government entities in Artemisa Province.

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