The Association for Materials Protection and Performance recognized its Board Chair, Juan Caballero, on his appointment as Coordinator of the Corrosion Commission for the Panamanian Society of Engineers and Architects.
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 organization’s mission to protect critical assets and infrastructure worldwide. He has been instrumental in advancing standards, training, and professional development programs 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,” says 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 organizations and global associations in tackling infrastructure challenges.
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is a global leader dedicated to the protection of assets and the performance of industrial and natural materials. Established in 2021, AMPP brings together nearly 150 years of combined expertise from legacy organizations to advance solutions that enhance safety, security, and sustainability across industries. Serving more than 36,000 members in over 150 countries, AMPP is the largest organization of its kind, providing innovative standards, certifications, training, and resources to its members. Headquartered in the United States with offices in Houston and Pittsburgh, AMPP also operates regional offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Dubai (training center), Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom.
The Panamanian Society of Engineers and Architects (SPIA) is a non-profit professional guild with legal status that brings together Panamanian engineering and architecture professionals. It was founded on September 15, 1919.
Visit www.ampp.org and www.spia.org.pa.
