Xavier Enderica

Xavier Enderica (born in Cuenca, Ecuador on 11 February 1981) is an Ecuadorian athlete, entrepreneur and political figure.

Xavier Enderica Salgado
Born1981 (age 41–42)
Cuenca, Ecuador
NationalityEcuadorian
Alma materUniversidad Del Pacífico - Ecuador
OccupationEntrepreneur
TitleBachelors of Science in Business Administration
Relatives
Governor of Azuay[1]
In office
June 2017[2] – June 2019 [3]
PresidentLenin Moreno
Preceded byMaría Augusta Muñoz Zhunio
Succeeded byOswaldo Larriva Alvarado
Minister of Sports[4]
In office
January 2015 – January 2017[5]
PresidentRafael Correa
Preceded byCatalina Ontaneda[6]
Succeeded byPamela Morcillo[7]

Biography

He completed his primary education in Colegio Particular Rafael Borja. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from Universidad Del Pacífico during which time he founded the Escuela de Natación Hermanos Enderica (Enderica Brothers Swimming School). Where his younger brother are Ecuadorian Elite Swimmers,[8] and his older brother coaches.

He began his career as an athlete as a swimmer and later on as a triathlete with over 350 medals in different competitions. He was the first person from Azuay to set a national record.[9] His experience in sports led him to be the president of the Sports Federation for Azuay. From there he jumped into his political career as a coordinator for the 6th Zone in the Ministry of Sports.[10] After which he was nominated as Minister of Sports. During his time at the ministry, he inaugurated the high performance sports center in Cuenca.[11]

In 2017 he was nominated as Governor of Azuay by President Lenin Moreno.

References
  1. "Xavier Enderica fue posesionado como nuevo Gobernador de Azuay". Ministerio de Gobierno Ecuador. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  2. "Lenín Moreno nombró a 12 nuevos gobernadores". El Comercio. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  3. "XAVIER ENDERICA RENUNCIÓ A LA GOBERNACIÓN DEL AZUAY". 99.7 fm Complice Cuenca. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  4. "Xavier Enderica es el nuevo Ministro de Deporte". Infancia.gob.ec. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  5. "XAVIER ENDERICA RENUNCIÓ AL MINISTERIO DEL DEPORTE". La Nacion. 19 January 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  6. Manuel, Quizhpe (19 November 2015). "Xavier Enderica Salgado es el nuevo Ministro del Deporte". El Comercio. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  7. "Pamela Morcillo reemplaza a Xavier Enderica en el Ministerio del Deporte". El Comercio. 20 January 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  8. "Los Enderica y su legado en la natación". tecdepor.com. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  9. ""El Otro Lado De" Xavier Enderica ex Ministro de Deporte". Youtube. Medios Públicos EP. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  10. "Xavier Enderica fue presentado como Coordinador de la Zona 6". Ministerio del Deporte Ecuador. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  11. "En Cuenca se inauguró un centro deportivo de alto rendimiento". Elcomercio.com. 16 Sep 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
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