I am a strategic communicator with over 30 years of experience turning complex global challenges into clear, actionable communication. Multilingual and multicultural, I excel at connecting across cultures and levels, offering empathetic leadership and trusted advisory in fast-paced environments. My expertise bridges internal and external communications, change initiatives, and visual storytelling to deliver measurable business impact. As a natural project manager and presenter, I am comfortable engaging audiences from executive boards to shopfloor teams alike. I actively contribute to the energy sector dialogue, with a passion for ethical storytelling and collaborative goal achievement, eager to help organizations like Sandvik reach their strategic objectives.

German José Manuel Toro Ghio

I am a strategic communicator with over 30 years of experience turning complex global challenges into clear, actionable communication. Multilingual and multicultural, I excel at connecting across cultures and levels, offering empathetic leadership and trusted advisory in fast-paced environments. My expertise bridges internal and external communications, change initiatives, and visual storytelling to deliver measurable business impact. As a natural project manager and presenter, I am comfortable engaging audiences from executive boards to shopfloor teams alike. I actively contribute to the energy sector dialogue, with a passion for ethical storytelling and collaborative goal achievement, eager to help organizations like Sandvik reach their strategic objectives.

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I am a strategic communicator with over 30 years of experience turning complex global challenges into clear, actionable communication. Multilingual and multicultural, I excel at connecting across cultures and levels, offering empathetic leadership and trusted advisory in fast-paced environments. My expertise bridges internal and external communications, change initiatives, and visual storytelling to deliver measurable business impact.

As a natural project manager and presenter, I am comfortable engaging audiences from executive boards to shopfloor teams alike. I actively contribute to the energy sector dialogue, with a passion for ethical storytelling and collaborative goal achievement, eager to help organizations like Sandvik reach their strategic objectives.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate
Norwegian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Director at German & Co. Energy Blog & Communication Advisory
January 1, 2019 - Present
Founded and lead an advisory to explain EU energy transition policy to nontechnical audiences using an objective analysis framework. Produced over 120 original articles, podcasts, and infographics, and grew a substantial LinkedIn following by 55%. Delivered keynotes at 12 international energy forums and conducted workshops across Europe, accelerating decision cycles by 15%.
Vice President, Corporate Communications at AES Dominicana (The AES Corporation)
December 31, 2018 - August 5, 2025
Led communications during a USD 1.2 billion LNG plant modernization, managing cross-functional coordination and achieving project delivery under budget. Improved media sentiment dramatically and doubled adoption of digital tools within six months. Managed a seven-person communications team, reducing turnover and serving as corporate spokesperson across multiple regions.
Director of Strategic Communications at Unión Fenosa Group (now Naturgy)
January 31, 2004 - August 5, 2025
Directed communications efforts during restructuring across 8 Latin American markets. Localized technical messaging supporting major joint ventures worth USD 200M each and coordinated regional roadshows involving budgeting, logistics, and media relations.
Communications Specialist at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) & Georgetown University
May 31, 2000 - August 5, 2025
Designed and launched a multichannel communication plan for the Plan Colombia peace initiative, reaching millions and improving awareness metrics. Trained over 150 civic leaders and coordinated summits using bias-free techniques adopted as UNDP best practices.

Education

Harvard Negotiation Program at CMI / Harvard University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Advanced Marketing Program at INTRAS / Universidad de los Andes
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Expert Contributor – Energy Central (Top 100K influencer)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Cited for Ethical Reporting – Swedish Writers’ Association
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Government, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment