Niels Olsen Peet
Ecuadorian politician
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Niels Anthonez Olsen Peet (born 15 January 1988) is an Ecuadorian politician who served as the President of the National Assembly from 2025 until 2026. He was Minister of Tourism under Guillermo Lasso and Daniel Noboa.
Carmen Tiupul
Daniel Noboa (2023–2024)
Niels Olsen Peet | |
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.jpg) Olsen in 2025 | |
| 10th President of the National Assembly of Ecuador | |
| In office 14 May 2025 – 8 June 2026 | |
| Vice President | Mishel Mancheno Carmen Tiupul |
| Preceded by | Viviana Veloz |
| Succeeded by | Mishel Mancheno |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 14 May 2025 – 8 June 2026 | |
| Minister of Tourism of Ecuador | |
| In office 24 May 2021 – 30 August 2024 | |
| President | Guillermo Lasso (2021–2023) Daniel Noboa (2023–2024) |
| Preceded by | Rosa Prado Moncayo |
| Succeeded by | Mateo Julián Estrella Durán |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Niels Anthonez Olsen Peet 15 January 1988 |
| Party | National Democratic Action |
| Education | Louisiana State University Monash University |
Early life and education
Niels Anthonez Olsen Peet was born on 15 January 1988.[1] He graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing and from Monash University with a master's degree in sustainable tourism.[2]
Career
Hacienda la Danesa, a hotel, was opened by Olsen after he returned to Ecuador in 2015.[3] Olsen worked for the Australian Sports Museum and Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport.[4] At Sweet & Coffee he was marketing manager for three years.[3]
Olsen served as Minister of Tourism under presidents Guillermo Lasso and Daniel Noboa.[5] He stated that the Ecuadorian security crisis had little impact on tourism.[6]
On 14 May 2025, Olsen was elected with 80 votes.[5] He is considered an ally of Noboa and[7] is a member of the National Democratic Action.[5] He is the second youngest person to serve as president, behind Gabriela Rivadeneira.[8] Henry Bósquez proposed to remove Olsen as president on 5 June, but it failed by a vote of 62 to 78 against.[9]
Personal life
Olsen is married to Romina Miraglia, with whom he had one son.[10]
Political positions
Olsen proposed creating a National Fund for Environmental Management that would collect fees and royalties for use in promoting tourism and strengthening Ecuador's bioeconomy. He supports using the National Police of Ecuador and the Armed Forces of Ecuador to handle environmental crimes.[11]