Fernando Espuelas

FERNANDO ESPUELAS, Founder, Chairman of the Board and CEO of StarMedia
Network, Inc., is a strong advocate of creating community among all
Latin Americans. Mr. Espuelas has built a solid brand and raised close
to $100-million dollars in venture funding to support his endeavor,
founded in 1996. His leadership role has led to his status as a coveted
speaker in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, on topics related to the
burgeoning Latin American Internet market. He has also gained extensive
broadcast, print and online coverage throughout Latin America and the
U.S. Espuelas’ desire to connect with and work in Latin America began
years before launching StarMedia Network. He was the Managing Director
of Marketing Communications for AT&T Caribbean and Latin America. Prior
to AT&T, Espuelas held various senior executive positions at Ogilvy &
Mather in both the United States Latin America. Espuelas’ career also
includes positions at other major advertising agencies such as Lowe &
Partners and Wunderman Worldwide. He is a native of Uruguay and holds a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Connecticut College.