José Yataco
PeruCEOMale6.3Global Dominance: 0.00%José Yataco is the director and CEO of BG Metal Trade, a pioneering company in Panama focused on the recycling of electronic waste. Since its establishment in 2012, BG Metal Trade has been instrumental in diverting electronic waste from landfills and exporting valuable minerals such as gold and copper to refineries in Japan and South Korea. Yataco's innovative approach to urban mining emphasizes the recovery of precious metals from discarded electronic components, positioning Panama as a growing player in the global electronic recycling industry. Under his leadership, the company has sought to improve its financial standing by issuing green commercial papers to fund environmental projects, reflecting a commitment to sustainability in a rapidly expanding market.
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José Yataco will serve as the third vice president of the Chamber of Deputies.
Óscar Reto es elegido presidente de la Cámara de Diputados: ¿Quiénes lo acompañarán en la Mesa Directiva?Peru· 2026-07-27
José Yataco will serve as the third vice president of the Mesa Directiva.
Óscar Reto, la carta de las agrupaciones de oposición que dirigirá la Cámara de Diputados en el periodo 2026-2027Peru· 2026-07-27
José Yataco is a candidate for the third vice presidency in the Cámara de Diputados.
Congreso bicameral: Senado y Cámara de Diputados eligen hoy a sus presidentes y vicepresidentesPeru· 2026-07-26
José Yataco is part of the Chamber of Deputies list representing Obras.
Roberto Sánchez y Jorge Nieto destacan presentación de listas de oposición para mesas directivas de senadores y diputadosPeru· 2026-07-25
José Yataco is the director and CEO of BG Metal Trade, a company dedicated to electronic waste recycling.
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Panama· 2025-06-10