Luis Jesus Castillo Gamboa

LUIS JESÚS CASTILLO GAMBOA
INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR
Luis Jesús Castillo Gamboa from Panama City, Panamá, was elected to serve a two-year term as
an international director of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 105th International
Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, July 7 through July 11, 2023.
Director Castillo has more than 30 years of experience as a business and finance administrator
and is currently the general manager for Datapro and Profecard by Volaris in Panamá. Most
notably, he responsible for the implementation of systems for the entire Panamanian government
banking system.
From a young age Director Castillo developed a commitment to contributing to the growth of
others. He began his service journey in 1976 as a Leo with the Chanis Leo Club. Then 1984, he
continued his service and leadership as a member of the Chanis Lions Club.
He has held a number of offices within the association including multiple district GLT
coordinator and multiple district leadership development chairperson. He is a Certified Lions
International Instructor and has served as a trainer in multiple leadership institutes including the
ELLI, RLLI, ALLI, FDI and LCIP programs. Additionally, he has served as a DGE group leader,
a GAT area leader responsible for Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador and Chile.
In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards including four
International President’s Awards, multiple International President’s Leadership Awards and
more than 15 International President’s Certificates of Appreciation. He is also a Progressive
Melvin Jones Fellow.
In addition to his Lions activities, Director Castillo is active in numerous professional and
community organizations. He is a respected professional coach and instructor and has provided
training seminars in coaching, teamwork, human resources, change management and institutional
organization for a number of Panamanian corporations.
Director Castillo and his wife, Mily, have been married for 34 years and have two daughters. His
eldest daughter, Elvira, is a telecommunications engineer and his youngest daughter, Alessandra,
is a doctor. Director Castillo also has a granddaughter named Amy.