Miguel Antonio Lorenzo Fábrega has served as Deputy Administrator of the Panama Canal since October 1, 2026. He was appointed by the Board of Directors to serve alongside Administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta as the challenges and opportunities of the waterway are addressed in the years ahead.
He brings 28 years of experience at the Panama Canal, where he has held positions of increasing responsibility. He began as a structural engineer and later served as Executive Manager of Engineering, Deputy Manager for the Design of the Third Set of Locks, and Vice President for Engineering and Services. Since 2020, he served as Vice President for Infrastructure and Engineering, responsible for the planning, maintenance, preservation, modernization, and strategic management of the Canal’s infrastructure and assets.
He played a key role in the design, evaluation, and execution of the Panama Canal Expansion Program. His experience combines extensive technical expertise with strong leadership and the management of highly complex projects.
He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad Santa María La Antigua, a master’s degree in Structural Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, and an executive education credential from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
