Carlson Manuel is the Minister Plenipotentiary of Curaçao, representing the Government of Curaçao in the Netherlands and internationally. Since 2021, he has advanced Curaçao’s economic diplomacy agenda by fostering partnerships that promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
He led the positioning of Curaçao as a hydrogen and renewable energy hub through a Memorandum of Understanding with the Netherlands, and created the Curaçao Experience: Ambassador Edition, which brought 26 ambassadors representing their countries in The Hague, to the island to explore opportunities in trade, investment, and entrepreneurship.
A strong advocate for empowerment and inclusion, he also initiated measures that facilitate student integration and strengthen Curaçaoan communities abroad. With a background in business management, IT, and music, Minister Manuel blends creativity and strategy to position Curaçao as a bridge for innovation and entrepreneurial collaboration between the Caribbean, Europe, and the world.