Founding partner of Ponte Andrade Casanova since the year 2005. He is a lawyer graduated from the Catholic University Andrés Bello in the year 1977, and postgraduate studies at Cornell University, NY, USA, where he earned a master’s degree in Regional planning in 1983. Francisco’s practice areas include Corporate law, Labor & Employment Law, Social Security, Occupational Health and Safety and insurance.
Has been a professor at the Institute of Insurance and the Universidad Central de Venezuela, and served as lecturer in matters related to insurance, social security, pensions and occupational health and safety in institutions such as: ANRI; AVE CAMCARONI; Chamber of Caracas; Miranda Chamber, Electrical Sector.
He has been a member of the board of Directors of Banco Exterior, Seguros Anauco, Venezuelan Chamber of Insurance, the National Insurance Council, and Seguros Comerciales Bolivar (Caracas).
He is co-author of the book: “Organic Law on Prevention, conditions and working environment (LOPCYMAT). Fulfillment and responsibilities. Analysis and experiences 2005-2010.
President of the committee of Social Security of FEDECAMARAS (main organization of business and industry associations of Venezuela, made up of entrepreneurs from all economic sectors of the country) and member of the Committee of occupational health and safety (SHA) of the Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VenAmCham).
