GarridoLecca Hernn

Peruvian economist, writer, producer, inventor and politician, noted as a popular childrens literature author. He is most recognized by his work Pirates in Callao, which was adapted into the first CGI motion picture in Peruvian cinematography. At political level, he is a member of the Peruvian Aprista Party, serving in Alan Garcías second administration as a cabinet minister, from 2006 to 2008. Garrido Lecca graduated from the University of the Pacific with a major in economics. Subsequently, he attended Harvard Kennedy School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, obtaining a Masters in Public Administration and a Masters of Science in Technology and Policy, respectively. He attained a Ph.D. in Applied Economics at the University of Seville. His interest in literature led him to complete the masters program in Peruvian and Latin American Literature at the National University of San Marcos. He holds the rank of Major of the Peruvian Army (Reserve), and is a Private Pilot. Prior to entering politics in 2001 he worked in radio and television journalism in different media and published books in the fields of economics, science and technology, and consumer advocacy. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less