Carlos Quintanilla Schmidt (born 5 August 1953 in San Miguel) is a former vice president of El Salvador under Francisco Flores from 1999 to 2004.

[3] Quintanilla's successor was Ana Vilma de Escobar.

[2] He has a degree in banking from American University, and a degree in law from José Matías Delgado University.

Additionally, he served as vice-rector of José Matías Delgado University.

[4] In November 2017 an investigation conducted by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalism cited his name in the list of politicians named in "Paradise Papers" allegations.