Ahmed Perez Gandica

Professional Surfer / Brand Designer · WSL / THE WORLD SURF LEAGUE

Isabela, PR

In My Own Words

/ Father

/ Professional surfer

/ Brand Architect & Designer

/ World Surf League broadcaster-commentator

/ Multidisciplinary artist

/ Conservationist

/ Marketing specialist

/ Advertising

BIO

A human being motivated to inspire others. With a great attraction for the sea, the waves, the world, its places, its people and cultural exchanges.

Artistic expressions such as photography, painting, writing and music play a very important role in my life. Father of Matthias Koa A.K.A Pescadito, a beautiful boy who loves the sea, surfing, skating and taking care of people and the planet.

Modern explorer, with an alternative lifestyle. Professional surfer, multidisciplinary artist and environmentalist, dedicated to the conservation of the planet through a life journey that changed the angle from observer to activist on a mission to care for humanity and nature.

University degree in Marketing and Advertising with a specialization in Brand Architecture and Brand Design.

Founder of AGUA SALADA, an ecological project created to inspire people about love and awareness through human ecology.

Founder of PAM, a project about contemporary art, created to inspire people through the world and vision of modern artists.

STORY

Spanish father and Venezuelan mother. Grew up in Playa Grande, a small coastal town in the Caribbean of Venezuela. An intimate relationship created with the ocean and its waves from an early age naturally resulted in a wonderful and authentic lifestyle. A life journey through a professional career as an athlete, with many achievements, international titles and sports commitments.

Considered by some South American media as one of the most inspiring surfers from the continent.

A professional career associated with international competitions, and documenting trips in search of waves, cultural exchanges and life experiences, through a very artistic approach from a project called ANOTHER WORLD TOUR. Seeking to inspire awareness about life, the environment in terms of our ecosystem, our oceans, the waves, people, culture and roots, while the invitation is to reflect on the importance of LOVE in modern societies.

A journey in which I constantly search within myself, sharing creative and positive projects.

Repeat with me "LOVE"

Work Experience

Broadcaster / Sport commentator

WSL / THE WORLD SURF LEAGUE

2021 – Present

Sharing the all the action and the adventure of the Professional World Surf Tour at the World Surf League

Profesional Surfer / Brand Ambassador

Surf Hardware International

2023 – Present

Brand Ambassador and Athlete team rider at FCS Fin Control System surf accessories

Professional Surfer

Robert Surfboards USA

2021 – Present

Professional surfer Brand Ambassador

PROFESSIONALSURFER / BRAND AMBASSADOR / BRAND DIRECTOR

VGS CLOTHING

2012 – 2017

BRAND AMBASSADOR AND BRAND DIRECTOR VGS, Latin America clothing LT

International athlete and Global Director for marketing and advertising.

PROFESSIONAL SURFER AND BRAND AMBASSADOR

XM SURF ACCESORIES

2000 – 2016

BRAND AMBASSADOR SURF MORE XM PRODUCTS, San Clemente CA USA

International athlete and advisor for marketing and advertising at XM Surf More South America, Central America and the Caribbean area.

CEO and Founder of Surf More XM / Bob Nealy International Marketing Manager / Luis Benito

PROFESSIONAL SURFER AND BRAND AMBASSADOR

Deckers Brands

2008 – 2015

BRAND AMBASSADOR / SANUK Footwear, Irvine CA USA International athlete and advisor for marketing and advertising at Sanuk footwear South America.

Team Manager for the Central America, South America and the Caribbean area. CEO and Founder of Sanuk footwear / Jeff kelly International Marketing Manager / Rob Chase

PROFESSIONAL SURFER AND BRAND AMBASSADOR

ERIE SURFBOARDS USA

2007 – 2014

BRAND AMBASSADOR / PROFESSIONAL SURFER ERIE SURFBOARDS, New Smyrna FL USA International athlete and advisor for marketing and advertising at Erie surfboards USA.

CEO and Founder of Erie surfboards Erie Peeples International Marketing Manager / Jonathan Peeples

PROFESSIONAL SURFER AND BRAND AMBASSADOR

OCEAN PACIFIC APPAREL

2004 – 2010

BRAND AMBASSADOR / PROFESSIONAL SURFER Op OCEAN PACIFIC, Irvine CA USA International athlete and advisor for marketing and advertising at Op Ocean Pacific South America. Team Manager for the Central America, South America and the Caribbean area.

CEO and New Founder of Op Ocean Pacific / Richard (Dick) Baker VP Marketing and Advertising / Michael Marchx Ocean Pacific Rep. for South America / Banni Esquenazi