About Us

ORIGINS

CUBATEC was conceived by Kirk Reagan Menendez in 2000 while he served as Deputy Executive Director and Assistant General Counsel of the Cuban American National Foundation (CANF). He was inspired by CANF’s humanitarian pro-democracy project “Misión Martí” established to assist with the reconstruction of a post-Castro democratic society and empower the Cuban people to develop a civil society, build a free-market economy, and strengthen democratic values. “Misión Martí” prepared hundreds of Cuban Americans in the U.S. including a young Marco Rubio, today the U.S. Secretary of State, to help and empower the Cuban people during the reconstruction of a free and democratic Cuba.

MISSION

CUBATEC’s mission is to prepare and guide its pro-democracy partners through the geopolitical, cultural and economic landscape and transition of a post-regime democratic Cuba by delivering strategic advisory services, fostering cross-sector engagement partnerships, and aligning resources with democratic humanitarian and public objectives. We leverage our trusted relationships, deep institutional knowledge, and sound judgment to identify and facilitate high-value alliances to assist NGO’s, governments, religious and educational institutions, charitable organizations, stakeholders and other partners prepare and responsibly engage in the future reconstruction of Cuba and empower the Cuban people to develop a civil society, build a free-market economy, and strengthen democratic values.

VISION

CUBATEC’s vision is of a free, democratic, prosperous, and globally integrated Cuba—rebuilt through principled collaboration among the civil society, private sector, and governments—where democratic institutions, sustainable enterprise, and economic opportunity enable lasting human dignity and growth.

OUR TEAM

KIRK REAGAN MENENDEZ

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

“My life’s work and experience in government and in the private sector championing the cause of a free and democratic Cuba serves as a springboard to help lift the Cuban people out
of a 67-year period of darkness and into the light of a new beginning of hope,
human dignity and prosperity.”

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ARIEL FERNANDEZ

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

“I am excited to join CUBATEC as we activate in preparation for long-awaited regime change in Cuba. The work of CUBATEC is essential to preparing for a democratic and prosperous Cuba—where institutions are strengthened, opportunity is built responsibly, and the Cuban people are empowered to lead their own future.”

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LYDIA MENENDEZ

PRESIDENT

“Cuba’s transition is not just a political moment, but a human and economic opportunity to align global capital and expertise with the needs of the Cuban people, accelerating modernization while restoring dignity, stability, and long term prosperity.”

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