Gerardo is the Chief Operating Officer of The Pádel Club Georgetown. In parallel, he serves as a Political Risk Associate with Arko International, where he advises on policy dynamics, commercial risk, and opportunities in the Americas.

Originally from Mexico, Penchyna had a successful junior tennis career, representing Mexico in Junior Davis Cup in 2014 and 2016. He went on to play NCAA Division I tennis at Rice University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.

He is a certified instructor in both yoga and pádel. Currently, he is pursuing a one-year online master’s in Pádel Club Management with the University of Murcia in Spain, in partnership with PadelMBA.

Before relocating to Guyana, Gerardo worked as a policy research analyst in Washington, DC. He holds a master’s degree in Latin American Studies from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.

He is committed to wellness, racquet sports, and the intersection of geopolitics & business.