Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, in October 31, 1953. In October 13, 1972, when he was 18 years old, he embarks on a trip to Chile that would change his life forever. The plane in which Carlitos was flying, together with other 44 passengers, crashes in the heart of the Andes Mountains 4200 meters over sea level. After ten days of hopeless search, in an environment where according to experts survival was impossible, the authorities decide to end the search and accept the fact that these people would not be coming back alive.
Seventy-two days later, when Nando Parrado and Roberto Canessa cross the Andes looking for help, the world learns that 16 people have survived.
Faith, passion, team work and overall attitude were key factors in the most incredible story of survival that the world has ever witnessed.
Today, more than 40 years later, Carlitos has two children: María Elena de los Andes “Gochi” and Carlos Diego, and five grandchildren: Justina, Mía, Violeta, Juan Justo and Alexis.
He is an Agricultural Engineer graduated from Universidad del Trabajo del Uruguay, and developed that activity for 10 years.
In 1992 he ventured into publicity and advertising as a member of the creative team in Nivel / Publicis. He founded his own agency, Rating Publicidad, and was a member of the Board of Directors of Bates Uruguay Publicidad.
Today he manages his own company, dedicated to communications, consulting and public relations, and continues giving conferences around the world since 2002 as an international speaker.
Learn how adversity keynote speaker John O'Leary transforms pain into purpose through resilience, choice, and community-driven growth mindset.
Read MoreTransform Breast Cancer Awareness into action at your events with survivor stories, risk assessments, and keynote speakers who inspire change in Pink October.
Read MoreLearn time management strategies that evolve with your career from Top 50 business thinker Dorie Clark, expert on strategic boundaries and professional growth.
Read MoreKeynote speaker Torsten Gross shares how transformed tragedy into triumph, proving your worst day of your life might become your greatest strength.
Read MoreGet insights on how purpose transforms adversity into achievement with ultra-endurance athlete Tez Steinberg's powerful lessons from rowing solo across oceans.
Read MoreThe right AI speakers don't just wow audiences—they change what your team does on Monday. Book impact-driven keynotes for 2026.
Read More