Culture that inspires, innovates and transforms.
Discover the work environment that makes Ciudad del Saber a unique ecosystem for professional and personal development.
A culture that is an engine for change
Fundación Ciudad del Saber has set itself the goal of ensuring the continuing education and well-being of its collaborators. These two axes are the fundamental framework for the team to reach its full potential and become a spokesperson for organizational sustainability.
We value the diversity of our team, and we are committed to building a safe work environment for everyone.
Volunteering, as the last pillar, allows us to make the workforce an engine of change.
Our team in numbers
Having a data-driven organizational culture allows us to make informed decisions and identify opportunities for improvement that foster inclusion, transparency and trust among employees.
+175
Employees make up the Foundation.
+69%
eNPS index.
52%
Of the Foundation's leadership positions are held by women.
8.6 Años
Average time of permanence of the Foundation's collaborators.
5 Años
Certified as Great Place to Work.
Who makes this project possible on a daily basis?
A group of 175 people make up a team that imagines, connects, learns, cooperates, researches, innovates, protects, preserves, creates, coexists and transforms a campus of more than 120 hectares.
We are characterized by our commitment to contribute to leading the country's progress, setting a sustainable city model for Panama and the region.
play_arrowOur values are a reflection of our culture
Sustainable
We are committed to leaving a legacy that makes us proud.
Innovative
We constantly challenge ourselves to create new solutions.
Flexible
We know how to adapt without compromising our essence.
Passionate
We are intensely driven by what we do.
Diverse
We believe in equality, we value our diversity and no one is left out.
Our principles are our decision-making compass
We measure impact
We make sure to validate that our efforts are achieving what we set out to do.
We have a drone view
We take the big picture into account to broaden our reach.
We honor our commitments
We take care of our credibility, standing by our word.
We serve and inspire
We serve with authenticity and a genuine interest in making an impact.
We work together
We produce exceptional results by adding and developing our strengths.
Our integrity is non-negotiable
Under no circumstances do we compromise the physical space we inherited.
“Helping to build a safe workspace, full of opportunity and purpose for everyone is a constant and resilient work. It fills me with satisfaction and pride to walk this path of deconstruction together with the Foundation's team, so that we inspire the social change we are called to drive without leaving anyone behind, because we recognize that the privilege of being part of this team comes with the responsibility to take action to be part of the change we want to see in the world.”"
Lacey Agredo
Organizational Culture Manager
A culture that is shaped by strategy
Multiplying impact
A new strategy for the next decade, which challenges the Foundation to consolidate the progress made and, at the same time, multiply the impact of the project both on its campus and in the country, putting the mission, clients and users of Ciudad del Saber at the center of its management.
To multiply the impact of Ciudad del Saber, the Foundation's processes, activities and teams are being organized to move in the same direction.
Aiming at five major strategic lines of action
Modeling Innovation
Provide the right environment
Strengthening advocacy
Transform the organization
Evolving the business model
Modeling Innovation
To develop knowledge-intensive activities and scientific, technological, entrepreneurial and creative capacities for social innovation, with national scope and emphasis on women and youth.
What will we do?
- Attract, install and retain professionals, organizations and companies with the greatest potential to contribute to our mission.
- Organize and implement an offer of specialized services for the development and articulation of innovative or strategic sectors.
- Consolidate and scale the entrepreneurship promotion programs of our Innovation Center.
“Our commitment to service goes beyond offering products and spaces; as hosts of an innovative community that drives social change, we work every day to inspire and be a symbol of national pride, facilitating the success of those who trust us and creating experiences that contribute to the development of the country and project Panama as an international benchmark.”"
Tony Hau
Experience and Venue Management Manager
Committed to equality, diversity, and sustainability
Diversity is one of the most important pillars of Fundación Ciudad del Saber, which guarantees the commitment to an inclusive, equitable and diverse work team with equal opportunities for all.
We are a benchmark in gender equity at the regional level, not only thanks to the flagship program Canal de Empresarias, but also for the constant generation of spaces for conversation and support for initiatives related to this issue.
This has even led us to be chosen to lead Panama's Gender Parity Initiative (GPI) during a government transition.
Be part of an innovative team
At Ciudad del Saber, we believe that our team is the key to the success of the services we offer and we adopt it as one of our main strategies.
Learn about the areas that make our mission possible
Executive Presidency
Plots the long-term direction of the organization in conjunction with the Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees, ensuring that all efforts are aligned with the mission and vision.
Executive Vice-Presidency
Acts as a bridge between the Executive Presidency and the operational areas, ensuring that the organization remains inspired and focused on the fulfillment of the strategic objectives.
Communications and culture
Through different communication channels, events and cultural initiatives, this area seeks to connect with the community, enhancing institutional and community communication.
Business
Dedicated to the attraction and dynamization of organizations and partners for FCdS, it facilitates the connection between companies, researchers, and entrepreneurs.
Urban Planning and Development
Responsible for the design and implementation of sustainable infrastructure projects on campus, creating environments that facilitate coexistence.
Innovation Center
Promotes collaboration between academia, business and government to develop innovative projects that address social and technological challenges.
Administration, Maintenance and Operations
Ensures the efficient operation of all Foundation facilities and services, including maintenance, resource optimization and service provision.
Finance and Investments
Responsible for the efficient management of the financial resources of the Fundación Ciudad del Saber. Ensures the transparency and economic sustainability of all operations.
Transformation and Organizational Development
This is the area that leads the Foundation's comprehensive transformation and its evolution focused on the mission and continuous improvement. This is done through three axes: people, processes and systems.
What our leaders say
“Being part of this community that we build day by day among all of us, trying to be a reference of the Panama we imagine, is a wonderful opportunity and a responsibility that fills me with citizen and professional satisfaction”.
Mariana Núñez Hougland
Vice President of Communications and Culture
“I am proud to belong to an organization that has made its campus a benchmark in sustainable urban planning and construction, minimizing environmental impact, respecting its historical value and creating a habitat of well-being for the community.”
Myriam Calvo
Director of Urban Planning and Development
“We believe in the power of innovation and collaboration to transform ideas into realities. I am proud to say that our mission is to become a global benchmark in creating innovation ecosystems that drive well-being, prosperity and sustainability.”
Jonathan Díaz
Business Director
“Ciudad del Saber is the perfect place for entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality. Here, small businesses find the support and inspiration to innovate, grow and leave their mark on Panama and the world”.
Ricardo Eskildsen
Director of Finance and Investments
“Innovation is at the heart of the Foundation, as the visionary organization that we are. By equipping talent with the tools and skills to incorporate creative solutions into everyday processes, we inspire our community and position ourselves as the epicenter of transformation, locally and regionally.”
Alejandro Carbonell
Director of the Innovation Center
“Ciudad del Saber is a unique place, where different people and teams take ownership and commit themselves, with mystique and passion, to their daily tasks and to the events they organize. We are united by the same purpose of serving others”.
Ben Bravo
Vice President of Administration, Maintenance, and Operations
