Invest in Dominican Republic

Aaron Regent

CEO Barrick Gold

President and CEO of Barrick Gold Corporation since 2009, he is an experienced executive with a wealth of expertise in the mining and finance sectors. Former Senior Managing Partner of Brookfield Asset Management and Co-CEO of its Infrastructure group. Brookfield is a global asset management company with approximately US$90 billion under management. From 2002-05 he served as President and CEO of global mining company Falconbridge Ltd. Following its merger with Noranda, he was President of the combined company, whi

President and CEO of Barrick Gold Corporation since 2009, he is an experienced executive with a wealth of expertise in the mining and finance sectors. Former Senior Managing Partner of Brookfield Asset Management and Co-CEO of its Infrastructure group. Brookfield is a global asset management company with approximately US$90 billion under management. From 2002-05 he served as President and CEO of global mining company Falconbridge Ltd. Following its merger with Noranda, he was President of the combined company, which had over 14,000 employees and mining operations in 18 countries. Falconbridge was sold to Xstrata in 2006 for C$27 billion, then the largest transaction in mining history. Aaron Regent was born in Ireland and raised in Canada. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario before embarking on a business career as a Chartered Accountant.

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Adriana Cisneros de Griffin

Vice Chairman and Director of Strategy Cisneros Group of Companies Chief Executive Officer, Tropicalia President, Fundación Cisneros

Adriana Cisneros is Vice Chairman and Director of Strategy of the Cisneros Group of Companies, one of the largest privately held media, entertainment, telecommunications and consumer products organizations in the world. As granddaughter of the Group’s founder, Diego Cisneros, and daughter of the Chairman, Gustavo Cisneros, she works closely with her father in managing operations and in developing strategy for the Group as a whole. Ms. Cisneros is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Tropicalia, a Cisneros G

Adriana Cisneros is Vice Chairman and Director of Strategy of the Cisneros Group of Companies, one of the largest privately held media, entertainment, telecommunications and consumer products organizations in the world. As granddaughter of the Group’s founder, Diego Cisneros, and daughter of the Chairman, Gustavo Cisneros, she works closely with her father in managing operations and in developing strategy for the Group as a whole. Ms. Cisneros is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Tropicalia, a Cisneros Group real estate project in the Dominican Republic. Tropicalia is a luxury eco-resort, intended to be one of the Caribbean’s most exclusive destinations. She is also President of the Fundación Cisneros, founded by Gustavo Cisneros and Patricia Phelps de Cisneros to support a range of charitable and humanitarian efforts in Latin America. She completed a BA from Columbia University in 2002, and holds a Masters degree in journalism from New York University (2005). She is also a graduate of the Program for Leadership Development (PLD), and an Alumnus of Harvard Business School.

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Alberto Nogueira

GM, Ron Barceló

Alberto Nogueira from Spain has a degree in Business Sciences from the Autonomous University of Madrid, specialized in Marketing. He has worked for major mass consumption producers, including Procter & Gamble, Leche Pascual and Varma Import & Export, S.A. Since 2002 he has served as General Manager of Barceló Añejos, now known as Barceló Export Import, achieving significant developments in both local and international markets.

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Alejandro Santos

International Monetary Found (IMF)
Chief of DR Mission

Alejandro Santos holds a PhD in Monetary and International Economics from Yale University in the USA. For several years he has been Advisor of the International Monetary Fund IMF Government Agency, International Trade and Development Industry and is currently the IMF Chief of DR Mission.

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Alejandro Peña Prieto

Partner, Squire Sanders & Dempsey Former President of AMCHAM-DR

Specialization: Managing partner of Squire Sanders Santo Domingo office. Counsels on corporate, M&A, energy, finance, taxation, government relations, contracts and regulatory issues related to doing business in the Dominican Republic. Provides strategic business counsel to US, Latin American and European investors with significant business interests in the Dominican Republic, particularly in the energy, telecomm, banking/finance, real estate/hospitality and consumer products sectors. Professional Memberships: Mem

Specialization: Managing partner of Squire Sanders Santo Domingo office. Counsels on corporate, M&A, energy, finance, taxation, government relations, contracts and regulatory issues related to doing business in the Dominican Republic. Provides strategic business counsel to US, Latin American and European investors with significant business interests in the Dominican Republic, particularly in the energy, telecomm, banking/finance, real estate/hospitality and consumer products sectors. Professional Memberships: Member, American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic; Board of Directors, Association of Foreign Investment Companies of the Dominican Republic, AACCLA and EDUCA. Representative, National Securities Council of the Dominican Republic.

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Alfonso Paniagua

President Costa Sur

Former President of ASIEX and in charge of Costa Sur Dominicana, Mr. Paniagua has been in charge of Casa de Campo real estate development for over 20 years. CostaSur Dominicana, the real estate company of Casa de Campo, is responsible for all of the residential and commercial properties within Casa de Campo, a luxurious 15,000-acre resort community.

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Alfonso Rodriguez Villalba

Renewable Energy Consultant

Industrial engineer and CSR expert, he is the Sales &Sustainable Director of Biogen Ltd Corp, private consultant for Renewable Energy and Climate Change, and former advisor of the Dominican National Council on Climate & Clean Development Mechanism, the National Commission of Energy and the Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources.

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Andes van der Horst Alvarez

Executive Director of the National Competitiveness Council and secretary of State

Secretary of State and Executive Director of the National Competitiveness Council (CNC), Mr. Van der Horst is one of the most promising young figures in the country’s public sector. He graduated with honors in Business Administration at UPCM. He holds a Masters in Marketing from ESADE, Barcelona and Masters in Business from the University of Florida University, where he received the Academic Merit Award. His work at the CNC involves promoting the nation’s competitive edge and working with the private sector, g

Secretary of State and Executive Director of the National Competitiveness Council (CNC), Mr. Van der Horst is one of the most promising young figures in the country’s public sector. He graduated with honors in Business Administration at UPCM. He holds a Masters in Marketing from ESADE, Barcelona and Masters in Business from the University of Florida University, where he received the Academic Merit Award. His work at the CNC involves promoting the nation’s competitive edge and working with the private sector, governmental institutions and international organizations on interdisciplinary programs.

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Andrew O´Brian

Former General Director Aerodom

O'Brian has vast experience in the airport sector, and during the period 2004-2008 he was Director of Operations at the International Airport of the Americas-JFPG (AILA). Later on, the Board of Directors of Dominican Airports 21st century (Aerodom) designated Andrew O'Brian as new General Manager of the company.

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Armin García

President & CEO
Boulevard Turístico del Atlántico, S.A.

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Arturo Rodriguez Fernandez

Film critic, scriptwriter, playwrith and writer (In Memorian)

Arturo Rodriguez Fernandez left us on April 16, 2010. Born in Santo Domingo, he attended high school in Spain before returning to DR to obtain a law degree from Pedro Henríquez Ureña University and from universities in France and Italy. He received over thirty national and international literary awards. At the time of his death, he was the Dominican Republic Ministry of Culture's Film Commissioner, produced a daily radio show about cinema, and worked as a journalist for Hoy newspaper.

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Ary Naim

IFC Country Representative in the Dominican Republic

He is a development finance executive, a senior international manager, and a recognized Retail and SME finance specialist with a focus on emerging markets. As Country Head of Haiti and the DR at the International Financial Corporation he versees IFC strategy, business development, and portfolio. Seeks to foster sustainable and inclusive economic development through investments that create jobs and provide access to basic infrastructure services, and through advisory services that help improve investment climate, co

He is a development finance executive, a senior international manager, and a recognized Retail and SME finance specialist with a focus on emerging markets. As Country Head of Haiti and the DR at the International Financial Corporation he versees IFC strategy, business development, and portfolio. Seeks to foster sustainable and inclusive economic development through investments that create jobs and provide access to basic infrastructure services, and through advisory services that help improve investment climate, countries' competitiveness, and the overall business environment. Originates project finance and corporate finance transactions in Infrastructure, Financial sector, and Manufacturing, Agriculture and Services sectors and also oversees IFC advisory offering to firms and government in Access to Finance, Investment Climate, Sustainability, and Public-Private Partnerships.

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Bernardo Fuente

Managing Partner Economi-k

Bernardo Fuentes Mejia has over 10 years of experience in economic analysis in the DR. He holds a BA in economics from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra and an MBA from UQAM University in Montreal. He has also participated in advanced courses on the Central America Institute of Business Administration (INCAE) in Costa Rica and in the IMF in Washington. Prior to the creation of his firm Economi-K he was head of the economic research department of Banco Popular Dominicano, Dominican Republic’s larg

Bernardo Fuentes Mejia has over 10 years of experience in economic analysis in the DR. He holds a BA in economics from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra and an MBA from UQAM University in Montreal. He has also participated in advanced courses on the Central America Institute of Business Administration (INCAE) in Costa Rica and in the IMF in Washington. Prior to the creation of his firm Economi-K he was head of the economic research department of Banco Popular Dominicano, Dominican Republic’s largest private bank, from 2000 to 2006. During the past five years, the firm has grown into one of the country’s most respected sources of economic analysis. The firm serves the country’s top companies in a wide range of industries by helping their top executives to understand the economic environment and the possible impact on their business.

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Carlos Morales Troncoso

Minister of FFAA

Carlos Morales Troncoso is the Minister of Foreign Affairs and former two-term Vice President of the DR. An expert in the sugar industry, he has held several senior posts in this sector including President of the State Sugar Council, Chief Executive of the Central Romana Corporation, and current President of the Sugar Group of the Caribbean Basin Initiative. He has also served as ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the United States of America in Washington, D.C. and has received numerous distinctions and award

Carlos Morales Troncoso is the Minister of Foreign Affairs and former two-term Vice President of the DR. An expert in the sugar industry, he has held several senior posts in this sector including President of the State Sugar Council, Chief Executive of the Central Romana Corporation, and current President of the Sugar Group of the Caribbean Basin Initiative. He has also served as ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the United States of America in Washington, D.C. and has received numerous distinctions and awards: not only for his exemplary public service, but also for his successful career in the private sector.

430 => 134 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Expanding trade & international alliances Expanding trade and international alliances
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Celso Marranzini

Vicepresident of CDEEE

Celso Marranzini has a degree in Economy with specialization in Cost Control and studies in Processing of Plastic Materials. He is Secretary of State and Executive Vice-President of the Dominican Corporation of Electrical State Companies (CDEEE), prior to his appointment to its Presidency in 2009. In the private sector he presides the following companies: Multiquimica Dominicana, Compuestos Dominicanos, Doperco, S.A., Penny S.A. and Inverlogic. Former President of the Inter-institutional Fund for the Innovation of

Celso Marranzini has a degree in Economy with specialization in Cost Control and studies in Processing of Plastic Materials. He is Secretary of State and Executive Vice-President of the Dominican Corporation of Electrical State Companies (CDEEE), prior to his appointment to its Presidency in 2009. In the private sector he presides the following companies: Multiquimica Dominicana, Compuestos Dominicanos, Doperco, S.A., Penny S.A. and Inverlogic. Former President of the Inter-institutional Fund for the Innovation of Educational Policies, founded by the World Bank and the Inter-American Bank of Development, CONEP and AIRD.

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César Heredia

President of UNAZUCAR

Cesar Heredia is a Business Administration professional with wide experience in executive positions in several companies in the public and private industrial sugar sector, and food and beverage sector, taking on leading roles like Executive Director of the ASODULCES, President of the National Sugar Union (UNAZUCAR), the national union of his country’s main sugarcane and sugar producers. Cesar has worked independently as a management consultant and has taught in a number of Dominican universities for over 25 years

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Cesar R. Dargam Espaillat

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Economic Matters & International Negotiations

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic for Economic and Trade Negotiations and former Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Trade Negotiations. A lawyer with a strong academic and professional background, he is also a partner in the law firm Seibel, Dargam, Henríquez & Herrera, in which he is the head of the international business and foreign investment area. In addition, he is a professor at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM).

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Circe Almánzar Melgen

Executive Vice-President of the Dominican Republic Association of Industries (AIRD)

Circe has a Magna Cum Laude in Law Degree from (UNIBE), a Masters in Business & Economic Law at PUCMM. Former Executive Director of the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (ANJE) for over 12 years, she is the current Executive Vice President of the Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD), board member of the Dominica Port Authority, National Council for Social Security, Economic and Social Council, Board of Director of the Proindustria Commission and Industrial Sector Action National Comp

Circe has a Magna Cum Laude in Law Degree from (UNIBE), a Masters in Business & Economic Law at PUCMM. Former Executive Director of the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (ANJE) for over 12 years, she is the current Executive Vice President of the Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD), board member of the Dominica Port Authority, National Council for Social Security, Economic and Social Council, Board of Director of the Proindustria Commission and Industrial Sector Action National Competitiveness Council. She was recognized as a prominent woman in the business world with her membership of a group of women leaders of the Americas, founded by Hillary Clinton.

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Darío Tejeda

Director of the Institute of Caribbean Studies (INEC)

A Caribbean researcher of Dominican origin, Mr. Tejeda graduated from Political Sciences and has post-graduate studies in History and Geography of the Caribbean plus a Masters Degree in Arts with specialty in Caribbean Studies. He published a book ¨La pasión danzaria¨, awarded at International Prize of Musicology, Casa de las Américas (in Havana, Cuba, 2001). He is a member of the Academy of Sciences of the DR and Director of the Instituto de Estudios Caribeños (INEC), headquartered in NYC and Santo Domingo.

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Darys Estrella Mordan

CEO of the Dominican Stock Exchange

Executive Vice President of the Dominican Stock Exchange and winner of the World Economic Forum’s 2008 Young Global Leader Award, among other honors. She forged her career on Wall Street in New York, where she was part of the Goldman Sachs team and co-founded the Association Dominicans on Wall Street (DOWS).

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Dave Barger

JetBlue President and CEO

Dave Barger is Jet Blue Chief Executive Officer, President and a member of the board of directors. He joined the board in September 2001 and served as President from August 1998-September 2007. Between 1998 and 2007, Mr. Barger also served as the company's Chief Operating Officer. From 1992 to 1998, served in various management positions with Continental Airlines, including Vice President, Newark hub. He held various director level positions at Continental Airlines from 1988 to 1995. From 1982 to 1988, Mr. Barger s

Dave Barger is Jet Blue Chief Executive Officer, President and a member of the board of directors. He joined the board in September 2001 and served as President from August 1998-September 2007. Between 1998 and 2007, Mr. Barger also served as the company's Chief Operating Officer. From 1992 to 1998, served in various management positions with Continental Airlines, including Vice President, Newark hub. He held various director level positions at Continental Airlines from 1988 to 1995. From 1982 to 1988, Mr. Barger served in several posts with New York Air, including Director of Stations. Mr. Barger attended the University of Michigan.

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Diogenes Aybar

Vice Minister of Higher Education, Science & Technology CEO & President E Eybar Ecotechnologies

Mr Aybar graduated in Chemical Engineering from the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo. He has a Ph.D in Chemical Enzymology from Moscow State University and a Ph.D in Biochemistry from the City University of New York. He has worked on the design and development of environmentally sound technologies, some of which were the basis for the founding of Aybar Ecotechnologies. He worked at the City University of New York (both at City College of New York and at Hostos Community College). During the 1990s, he dedicated

Mr Aybar graduated in Chemical Engineering from the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo. He has a Ph.D in Chemical Enzymology from Moscow State University and a Ph.D in Biochemistry from the City University of New York. He has worked on the design and development of environmentally sound technologies, some of which were the basis for the founding of Aybar Ecotechnologies. He worked at the City University of New York (both at City College of New York and at Hostos Community College). During the 1990s, he dedicated most of his consulting to the organizational and management aspects of the private and government sectors of the economy and was awarded the “Economist of the Year Award” by the Dominican School of Economics. A former consultant for the IDB and UNDP, he is the current Vice-Minister of Science and Technology at the Dominican Republic Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology.

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Dr. Harold J. Raveche

Founder of Innovation Strategies International
Former President of Stevens Institute of Technology

Technology innovator Dr. Raveche has more than two decades of experience in supervising intellectual property issues involved in commercialization and in promoting entrepreneurship in research universities. He served as the sixth President of the Stevens Institute of Technology from 1988 to 2010. He has participated in the rollout of new technology ventures and mentored 250 leaders and investors. He founded Innovation Strategies International, LLC, dedicated to aiding academic institutions in promoting entrepreneur

Technology innovator Dr. Raveche has more than two decades of experience in supervising intellectual property issues involved in commercialization and in promoting entrepreneurship in research universities. He served as the sixth President of the Stevens Institute of Technology from 1988 to 2010. He has participated in the rollout of new technology ventures and mentored 250 leaders and investors. He founded Innovation Strategies International, LLC, dedicated to aiding academic institutions in promoting entrepreneurship by incorporating sound business practices and launching partnerships with outside companies. Dr. Raveche attended New York’s Hofstra University in Hempstead, Long Island and earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He enrolled in the University of California, San Diego and studied physical chemistry and statistical mechanics as Ph.D. After he completed a fellowship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Harold Raveche assumed the role of Research Chemist at NIST and later was named Chief of the Thermophysics Division for his work in developing air pollution monitoring technologies. Harold Raveche also served as Dean of Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, contributing significantly to the institution’s Science Initiatives Program, a multimillion dollar undertaking designed to promote research and education in the world of science.

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Dr. Leonel Fernández Reyna

President of the Dominican Republic

Leonel Fernandez has served as President of the Dominican Republic for three non-consecutive terms under the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD). The young professor and journalist, who lived in the US for part of his childhood, has evolved into one of the most influential politicians of modern times, and has taken the DR on a crusade towards modernization and progress.

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Eddy Martínez Manzueta

Executive Director CEI-RD and Secretary of State

Eddy Martinez is the CEO of the Center for Export and Investment of the DR (CEI-RD), promoting national strategic export and foreign investment opportunities since 2004. He has successfully championed the DR’s first science-and-technology-focused industrial project, Cyberpark. Former Director of Science, Technology, and Innovation at FUNGLODE, a not-for-profit think tank founded and headed by Dr. Leonel Fernandez, Mr. Martinez has worked in the private sector as a consultant to foreign and local firms.

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Eduardo Valcárcel

VP Corporate Communications Orange Dominicana

An expert in marketing and communications, He is current VP of Communications of Orange Dominicana and former Director of Corporate Communications at the Vicini Group. His professional experience includes Marketing Director of Claro & Codetel, former Corporate Communications Director of Verizon in the Dominican Republic and former Creative Director of DR J.Walter Thompson.

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Efren García

Director of The Cap Cana
Championship 2008-2010

Efren Garcia is the former Director of Operations at Cap Cana and current Executive Director of Sunport Services Corporation, the entity that administers the day-to-day operations of the Cap Cana development. With vast experience in the golf industry, between 2007 and 2011 he served as Director of “The Cap Cana Championship”, the PGA Champions Tour event held in Punta Cana.

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Elena Villeya de Paliza

President of Interquimica Dominicana

President of InterQuimica, S.A., a chemical importer and distributor, Monte Rio Power Corp. and Indescorp, S.A. She is a Member of the Board of the Inter-American Dialogue and past President of the Dominican Business Council, the Dominican Stock Exchange, the Dominican Manufacturers Association and the National Agribusiness Board.

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Enrique de Marchena

Former President CTHA
Managing Partner DMK Lawyers

Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 1963, he was admitted to the Dominican Bar Association in 1985. His practice focuses on international transactions, real estate and tourism, corporate and business law, foreign investment and government affairs. He studied at the Instituto Tecnológico of Santo Domingo (INTEC) – Masters in Business Administration (1990), Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña – Doctor of Law (LL.M.) Cum Laude (1984). He was the Honorary Consul of Jamaica in the Dominican Rep

Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 1963, he was admitted to the Dominican Bar Association in 1985. His practice focuses on international transactions, real estate and tourism, corporate and business law, foreign investment and government affairs. He studied at the Instituto Tecnológico of Santo Domingo (INTEC) – Masters in Business Administration (1990), Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña – Doctor of Law (LL.M.) Cum Laude (1984). He was the Honorary Consul of Jamaica in the Dominican Republic (since 1994), President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) (2008-10), Member of the Board of Directors of Hotels and Restaurants Association of Dominican Republic (since 1998), President of the National Association of Hotel and Restaurants (ASONAHORES) (2004-06), President of the Duty Free Shops Association (1998-2004), President of the Tourist Promotion Council (2002-04), President of the Dominican-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (1998-2002). Delegate, Business Forum Toronto, November 1999, Delegate, Dominican Delegation to the 50th Anniversary of International Civil Aviation Organization, 1994. Member: Dominican Republic Bar Association, the National Association of Young Executives, the Inter-American Bar Association, the American Bar Association.

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Ernesto Izquierdo

President Seguros Universal

President of the Board Directors of Empresas Universal. He has a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. Mr. Izquierdo has always been linked to the insurance industry. In 1981 he began his career as executive vice-president at Seguros Universal, and in 1990 was appointed to the presidency, a position he holds to this day.

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Esperanza Lithgow

Dominican Chef Master of the Ministry of Tourism

Esperanza Lithgow’s extensive career spans more than 30 years, enriching the Dominican culinary tradition as a key element of national identity. She has visited several countries to extend her knowledge, attending prestigious international schools. Author of several cookbooks: "Easy Kitchen", a sample of nourishing and simple recipes, and "Easy Appetizers for You”, she created the Center of Gastronomy Education, training new talents and the staff of the flourishing Dominican food and beverage industry.

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Fabiola Medina Garnes

Partner, Medina & Rizek Abogados

Mrs. Medina is Medina & Rizek’s founding partner. Her experience spans both the public and the private sectors. In the public arena, she served as the Principal Assistant of the Chief Legal Officer of the Presidency (1982-1985). Her experience in private practice includes serving as associate attorney and later on as partner in several leading law firms specializing in areas that include Administrative Law, Banking Law, Contracts and Litigation, and general Corporate Law. She graduated with honors from Universida

Mrs. Medina is Medina & Rizek’s founding partner. Her experience spans both the public and the private sectors. In the public arena, she served as the Principal Assistant of the Chief Legal Officer of the Presidency (1982-1985). Her experience in private practice includes serving as associate attorney and later on as partner in several leading law firms specializing in areas that include Administrative Law, Banking Law, Contracts and Litigation, and general Corporate Law. She graduated with honors from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Ureña, Summa Cum Laude. She completed a Masters Degree in International Law at Université Libre de Bruxelles with La Grande Distinction, obtaining also La Grande Plus Distinction in the presentation on her final paper for the candidature to the doctorate. She received the Women of Merit Medal 2008, which is presented by the Executive Branch, through the Ministry for Women.

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Flavio Dario Espinal

Squire Sanders & Dempsey,
Former Dominican Ambassador to the U.S.

Flavio Darío Espinal was Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the US from 2004 to 2009. He graduated from Law School Summa Cum Laude at Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), Dominican Republic. Mr. Espinal earned a Masters degree in Government at the University of Essex, England, as well as a Ph. D. in Government at the University of Virginia. From 1996 through 2000 Mr. Espinal served as Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the Organization of American States (

Flavio Darío Espinal was Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the US from 2004 to 2009. He graduated from Law School Summa Cum Laude at Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), Dominican Republic. Mr. Espinal earned a Masters degree in Government at the University of Essex, England, as well as a Ph. D. in Government at the University of Virginia. From 1996 through 2000 Mr. Espinal served as Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the Organization of American States (OAS), during which he chaired the Permanent Council, the Committee on Legal and Political Affairs, and the Committee of Hemispheric Security. Mr. Espinal has been Dean of the Law School of the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), as well as Director of the Center for the Conflicts Study, Prevention and Resolution and Director of the University Center for Social and Political Studies on said university where he teaches Constitutional Law and International Public Law. In the present he works at the global law firm Squire Sanders & Dempsey, Peña Prieto Gamundi, focusing his practice on international commerce, regulation, constitutional law and government relations.

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Francisco Javier García

Minister of Tourism

Francisco Javier Garcia was born in San Francisco of Macorís, Dominican Republic. He obtained his Economics Degree from the school of Economy at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) and later graduated Summa Cum Laude in Law from the University of the Caribbean (UNICARIBE). He became Manager of State Communications, and was chosen during the last two presidential campaigns as its General Coordinator. From August 16, 2008, as Secretary of State for Tourism, he achieved an extraordinary management o

Francisco Javier Garcia was born in San Francisco of Macorís, Dominican Republic. He obtained his Economics Degree from the school of Economy at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) and later graduated Summa Cum Laude in Law from the University of the Caribbean (UNICARIBE). He became Manager of State Communications, and was chosen during the last two presidential campaigns as its General Coordinator. From August 16, 2008, as Secretary of State for Tourism, he achieved an extraordinary management of investments promotion at national and international levels. He became President of the Tourism Promotion Council (Confotur), as well as at the Executing Committee of Infrastructures in Tourist Zones (Ceiztur) and at the Corporation of Promotion of the Hotel Industry and Tourism Development (Corphotels). He has received public recognition for his achievements at the Secretariat of State of Tourism (Sectur) from organizations such as the National Association of Hotels and Restaurants (Asonahores) and the Dominican Association of Companies of Real-estate Tourism (Adeti).

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Frank Rainieri

President & CEO Grupo PuntaCana

Frank Rainieri has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Citation Award presented to him by Ronald Reagan in 1985 and the "Hotelier of the Year" award by the Caribbean Hotel Association in 1998. Mr. Rainieri served as First Vice President of the National Council on Private Enterprise of the Dominican Republic, Chairman of the Caribbean Association for Sustainable Tourism and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Hotel Association. He is also the President of the PUNTACANA Ecological

Frank Rainieri has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Citation Award presented to him by Ronald Reagan in 1985 and the "Hotelier of the Year" award by the Caribbean Hotel Association in 1998. Mr. Rainieri served as First Vice President of the National Council on Private Enterprise of the Dominican Republic, Chairman of the Caribbean Association for Sustainable Tourism and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Hotel Association. He is also the President of the PUNTACANA Ecological Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the environment in Punta Cana. He has dedicated his life to PUNTACANA and is committed to developing a community with outstanding standards towards nature and comfort.

264 => 106 The Punta Cana Dream The Punta Cana Dream
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Franklin Ligthgow Peña

FDI Director at CEI-RD

Franklin Lithgow is the current Investment Promotion Director for Special Projects at the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (CEI-RD). He has been a key consultant, promoter and facilitator to the biggest and most important investment projects that have taken place in the DR in the past 8 years. A member of the Presidential Commission for the Modernization and Security of Ports, he presides the private company Caribbean Application & Waterproofing. He holds a Masters Degree in Business Administ

Franklin Lithgow is the current Investment Promotion Director for Special Projects at the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (CEI-RD). He has been a key consultant, promoter and facilitator to the biggest and most important investment projects that have taken place in the DR in the past 8 years. A member of the Presidential Commission for the Modernization and Security of Ports, he presides the private company Caribbean Application & Waterproofing. He holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration and has continued to update his knowledge, completing an Executive MBA in Business Administration from Columbia University in 2011.

140 => 33 Diversity of opportunities for Foreign Investment Diversity of opportunities for foreign investment
**=>2 =>ECONOMY

Freddy Ginebra

Owner of Casa Teatro

Founder of Casa de Teatro, the cultural epicenter of Santo Domingo where music and the arts come together, Freddy is considered the guiding force of Dominican art & culture. A renowned producer, scriptwriter, novelist and showman with extensive advertising experience, he presides over the Santo Domingo Tourism Cluster and heads the Cumbre/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi advertising agency.

37 => 21 EDITORIAL EDITORIAL BOARD & PARTICIPANTS
**=>64 =>PARTICIPANTS
47 => 61 The first city, the perfect destination The first city, the perfect destination
**=>8 =>CULTURE

Gianfranco Fini

Yatch Club Manager
Marina Casa de Campo

Gianfranco Fini was born in Rome, and after graduating from the Superior School of Art, he moved to Paris to continue his artistic studies. He then enrolled in La Sapienza University in Rome. He has experience in a range of artistic fields, from interior decoration, store decoration and exhibits, to theatrical and film set design, industrial design, landscaping and town planning. Founder of an architecture studio with over 30 years of practice, he has designed projects like the Portorotondo Theater, la Piazzeta Spo

Gianfranco Fini was born in Rome, and after graduating from the Superior School of Art, he moved to Paris to continue his artistic studies. He then enrolled in La Sapienza University in Rome. He has experience in a range of artistic fields, from interior decoration, store decoration and exhibits, to theatrical and film set design, industrial design, landscaping and town planning. Founder of an architecture studio with over 30 years of practice, he has designed projects like the Portorotondo Theater, la Piazzeta Sporting and Marina de Portorotondo at Costa Smeralda, the Complesso Tabatinga in Brazil, Puerto Bahia in Samaná and Portifino Marina at Casa de Campo, in the DR. In 1974 he moved to Brazil for four years with his own office “Linea Verde” (Green Line) to develop a big tourist residential project. He completed a major project in the Dominican Republic, where he designed many private villas called “Jardin Minitas” and Casa de Campo Marina. His final works are all documented in his book “Caribbean Architecture in Casa de Campo Marina” (Archideos Editions).

281 => 115 Yatching Casa de Campo Yachting
**=>14 =>TOURISM

Gustavo A. Cisneros

President & Chairman
Cisneros Group of Companies

Gustavo Cisneros is one of the world’s most successful media entrepreneurs. His leadership has helped enhance Latin America’s profile on the global stage, cultivate new industries, increase access to information, and advance technological growth. Chairman of the Board of the Cisneros Group of Companies, one of the largest privately held media, entertainment, telecommunications and consumer products organizations in the world, he is the owner of Tropicalia, the Cisneros Group tourism real estate development

Gustavo Cisneros is one of the world’s most successful media entrepreneurs. His leadership has helped enhance Latin America’s profile on the global stage, cultivate new industries, increase access to information, and advance technological growth. Chairman of the Board of the Cisneros Group of Companies, one of the largest privately held media, entertainment, telecommunications and consumer products organizations in the world, he is the owner of Tropicalia, the Cisneros Group tourism real estate development in the DR. Gustavo sits on the board of directors of Barrick Gold Corporation and he is a Senior Advisor for RRE Ventures LLC and charter member of the UN Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Task Force, a philanthropist and art collector.

24 => 24 A land of opportunities A land of opportunities
**=>1 =>INVEST IN THE DR

Haydee Kuret de Rainieri

Former President of ASONAHORES & VP Hospitality & Human Resources of Grupo Puntacana

Mrs. Haydée Kuret de Rainieri is a leading tourist industry entrepreneur. Mrs. Kuret de Rainieri graduated Cum Laude in Physics from the Pedro Henríquez Ureña National University, and went on to teach at this higher education institution. She also worked as a TV producer and interviewer, and as Public Relations Manager at the National Theater, the Products Division Manager at Revlon and Public Relations Manager at the J. Gassó Gassó Company. In 1987 Mrs. Kuret de Rainieri joined what is now the Grupo Puntaca

Mrs. Haydée Kuret de Rainieri is a leading tourist industry entrepreneur. Mrs. Kuret de Rainieri graduated Cum Laude in Physics from the Pedro Henríquez Ureña National University, and went on to teach at this higher education institution. She also worked as a TV producer and interviewer, and as Public Relations Manager at the National Theater, the Products Division Manager at Revlon and Public Relations Manager at the J. Gassó Gassó Company. In 1987 Mrs. Kuret de Rainieri joined what is now the Grupo Puntacana as Projects Manager. She and her husband Frank Rainieri are the chief pioneers and promoters of Punta Cana, the country’s main tourism destination. The National Hotels and Restaurants Association (ASONAHORES) have recognized her for her contributions to the Dominican tourism industry. She served as ASONAHORES President during the period 2008–2010, the first woman to occupy what’s considered the tourism industry’s leading post.

77 => 49 Challenges and Opportunities Challenges and Opportunities
**=>14 =>TOURISM

Hector Valdez Albizu

Gobernor of the Central Bank

Born in Santo Domingo in 1947, he received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics in 1971 at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo. He began his career at the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic in 1970, as Technical Assistant in the Economic Research Department, occupying the position of Director from 1984 to 1986, Assistant Manager, Monetary and Exchange Policy, 1986-1990, Advisor to the Monetary Board, 1987-1989, Representative of the Central Bank before the Administrative Board of the Banco de Reservas (s

Born in Santo Domingo in 1947, he received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics in 1971 at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo. He began his career at the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic in 1970, as Technical Assistant in the Economic Research Department, occupying the position of Director from 1984 to 1986, Assistant Manager, Monetary and Exchange Policy, 1986-1990, Advisor to the Monetary Board, 1987-1989, Representative of the Central Bank before the Administrative Board of the Banco de Reservas (state commercial bank), 1991-1992, Assistant General Manager, 1991-1993. In 1993 he was designated General Administrator of the Banco de Reservas, a post he held until 1994, when he was appointed Governor of the Central Bank of the DR. He was reconfirmed in that position in 1996 and 2004. He has been awarded the Public Servant Medal of Merit Dominican Republic 1996, Economist of the Year 1997, Dominican Association of Economists (CODECO), Banker of the Year 1998, 500 Personalities of the Financial World, Who’s Who, U.S.A., 1999.

201 => 53 Banking & Monetary policy Banking & Monetary policy
**=>4 =>FINANCE

Hector José Rizek

Executive VP Rizek Cacao

Mr. Hector José Rizek obtained a law degree while also successfully managing his company’s cocoa production and export and land ownership activities. He is a member of the Monetary Board of the Central Bank in the Dominican Republic, founder of the Universidad Católica Nordestana and an active honorary participant in various institutions and NGOs.

302 => 89 Best cacao? Best cacao?
**=>12 =>EXPORTS

Hendrik Kelner

General Manager
Tabadom Holding Inc

Hendrik Kelner, born in Santiago de los Caballeros, comes from of a family of tobacco merchants of Dutch origin, who dedicated their lives to tobacco in the Dominican Republic, Brazil and Paraguay. He graduated as an Industrial Engineer at the Technological Institute of Monterrey, Mexico and worked at the Compañía Anónima Tabacalera where he rose to the post of General Manager in 1984. He then became General Manager of Tabacos Dominicanos until 1998. Since then he has served as Managing Director of the followi

Hendrik Kelner, born in Santiago de los Caballeros, comes from of a family of tobacco merchants of Dutch origin, who dedicated their lives to tobacco in the Dominican Republic, Brazil and Paraguay. He graduated as an Industrial Engineer at the Technological Institute of Monterrey, Mexico and worked at the Compañía Anónima Tabacalera where he rose to the post of General Manager in 1984. He then became General Manager of Tabacos Dominicanos until 1998. Since then he has served as Managing Director of the following Oettinger Davidoff Group companies in the Dominican Republic: Tabadom Holding, Inc, Corporación Zona Franca Palmarejo, S.A., Cidav Corp., Inc., OK Cigar, Corp., Inc., Occidental Cigars Corp., Inc. and Procesadora de Tabaco Palmarejo. He has broad international experience in international tobacco trading and is an active member of several national Boards of Directors including The Association of the Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR) President since 1992

304 => 90 The history of Dominican tobacco The history of Dominican tobacco
**=>12 =>EXPORTS

Jasbinder Singh Mann

CEO Indomina Films

Jasbinder Singh Mann is Co-Chairman and CEO of The Indomina Group - a vertically integrated independent studio, which he launched in 2008. Mr. Singh is an award-winning artist and business executive with over 20 years of experience in entertainment and multimedia distribution. As Co-Chairman and CEO of Indomina, he oversees vast global operations that include the production and distribution of motion pictures, television, music, interactive games, and the ownership of world-class studio facilities and production se

Jasbinder Singh Mann is Co-Chairman and CEO of The Indomina Group - a vertically integrated independent studio, which he launched in 2008. Mr. Singh is an award-winning artist and business executive with over 20 years of experience in entertainment and multimedia distribution. As Co-Chairman and CEO of Indomina, he oversees vast global operations that include the production and distribution of motion pictures, television, music, interactive games, and the ownership of world-class studio facilities and production services.

289 => 81 Film industry in the DR: Shooting for the stars Film industry in the DR: Shooting for the stars
**=>13 =>CINEMA

Jean Marc Harion

Former President of Orange Dominicana

Jean Marc Harion holds a Masters in Information Management from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques of Paris (Sciences Po) and a Masters in Philology plus post graduate in Linguistics at the Universite Libre in Brussels. He has more than 20 years experience and leadership in the telecommunications sector. Prior to joining Orange Dominicana, Mr. Harion was the Vice-President of Business Development for the Americas, at the helm of France Telecom North America (FTNA), where he directed the development of Orange's comm

Jean Marc Harion holds a Masters in Information Management from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques of Paris (Sciences Po) and a Masters in Philology plus post graduate in Linguistics at the Universite Libre in Brussels. He has more than 20 years experience and leadership in the telecommunications sector. Prior to joining Orange Dominicana, Mr. Harion was the Vice-President of Business Development for the Americas, at the helm of France Telecom North America (FTNA), where he directed the development of Orange's commercial and strategic activities across the Americas and the Caribbean. He took on the post of CEO of Orange Dominicana in May 2009 and is President of the French-Dominican Chamber of Commerce.

61 => 75 Innovation & Modernity Innovation & Modernity
**=>3 =>TELECOMMUNICATIONS
172 => 41 Technological development at the heart of Caribbean Technological development at the heart of Caribbean
**=>2 =>ECONOMY

Jim Meek

Senior VP & General Manager
ScotiaBank Dominicana

Jim Meek, a Canadian national, started his career in Scotiabank in 1966, in Toronto, working as a cashier. He has spent over 45 years with the group, working in the Canadian as well as International Banking divisions, in high-ranking posts in the areas of Human Resources, Corporate Banking, Business, Mergers and Acquisitions. He has lived and worked in 7 countries in the Caribbean and Latin America, distinguished for his work in integration of mergers and acquisitions. At present, and for the second time, he holds

Jim Meek, a Canadian national, started his career in Scotiabank in 1966, in Toronto, working as a cashier. He has spent over 45 years with the group, working in the Canadian as well as International Banking divisions, in high-ranking posts in the areas of Human Resources, Corporate Banking, Business, Mergers and Acquisitions. He has lived and worked in 7 countries in the Caribbean and Latin America, distinguished for his work in integration of mergers and acquisitions. At present, and for the second time, he holds the post of manager for the Dominican Republic.

147 => 36 FDI case Banking: Scotia Bank DR financial strength
**=>2 =>ECONOMY

Jose Alfredo Rizek

Managing Partner, Medina & Rizek Abogados

An international consultant in telecommunications, market regulation, judicial reform and governance. He is partner in the law firm of Medina and Rizek, the Honorary Advisor to the Government in telecommunications, former Executive Director of INDOTEL and a lawyer, mediator and referee in the DR.

30 => 21 EDITORIAL EDITORIAL BOARD & PARTICIPANTS
**=>64 =>PARTICIPANTS
59 => 65 FDI in the DR, A comprehensive legal analysis FDI in the DR, a comprehensive legal analysis
**=>10 =>LEGAL
241 => 59 Telecommunications in the DR: A success story Telecommunications in the DR: A success story
**=>3 =>TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Jose Antonio Alvarez Alonso

Jr. President of the Dominican Republic Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism

José Antonio Alvarez Alonso, Jr. holds a Masters in Business Administration from ICADE, University of Comillas, Spain and an Economics degree from the PUCMM of Santo Domingo. Since 2005 he has held the post of the 1st Vice-President of the Board of Directors at the Spanish Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Santo Domingo. In 2008 he became Vice-President of the Board of Directors at RIVLAS – Representatives and Importers of Wines & Spirits Assoc. In 2009 he became Vice-President of the Board of directors at ODA

José Antonio Alvarez Alonso, Jr. holds a Masters in Business Administration from ICADE, University of Comillas, Spain and an Economics degree from the PUCMM of Santo Domingo. Since 2005 he has held the post of the 1st Vice-President of the Board of Directors at the Spanish Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Santo Domingo. In 2008 he became Vice-President of the Board of Directors at RIVLAS – Representatives and Importers of Wines & Spirits Assoc. In 2009 he became Vice-President of the Board of directors at ODAI Dominican Association of Warehouse Importers. In 2010 he became Chapter chairman at YPO - Young Presidents’ Organization, DR Chapter. Since 1998 he has served as General Manager at Alvarez & Sánchez, C. A.

432 => 139 EPA: Revving Up Trade with Europe EPA: Revving Up Trade with Europe
**=>2 =>ECONOMY

Juan Mejia

Environmental Policies
& Management specialized Lawyer, DMK

Joining the Tourism and Environmental Department headed by Enrique De Marchena Kaluche Esq., over the last 7 years, Mr. Mejia has focused his practice on Environmental, Administrative and Energy Law with vast experience as consultant in the installation of projects, environmental permit and license processing as well as environmental litigation. He is a graduate in Law from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (Santo Domingo) with a Masters Degree in Environmental Policies and Management from Unive

Joining the Tourism and Environmental Department headed by Enrique De Marchena Kaluche Esq., over the last 7 years, Mr. Mejia has focused his practice on Environmental, Administrative and Energy Law with vast experience as consultant in the installation of projects, environmental permit and license processing as well as environmental litigation. He is a graduate in Law from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (Santo Domingo) with a Masters Degree in Environmental Policies and Management from Universidad Carlos III (Madrid) and diplomas in Environmental Criminal Law, Environmental Law and Management and Alternative Conflict Resolutions. Mr. Mejía has provided his legal expertise in international suits for environmental damages, acted as environmental consultant for industrial restructuring, adaptation and cleaner production and as consultant in environmental licenses and permits compliance.

273 => 111 Enviromental Protection & Capital Investment Environmental protection & capital investment in the DR
**=>14 =>TOURISM

Juan Bancalari Brugal

President of Puerto Bahía & Dominican Real Estate Association

Juan Bancalari has more than 20 years of experience in the Real Estate market in the Dominican Republic, managing real-estate investments and developing residential and commercial projects. He has served as President of the Dominican Association of Insurance brokers, of the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs, of the Chamber of Commerce and Production of Santo Domingo and of the Stock Exchange of the Dominican Republic. He is President of Bancalari and Partners, a brokerage and insurance company founded in

Juan Bancalari has more than 20 years of experience in the Real Estate market in the Dominican Republic, managing real-estate investments and developing residential and commercial projects. He has served as President of the Dominican Association of Insurance brokers, of the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs, of the Chamber of Commerce and Production of Santo Domingo and of the Stock Exchange of the Dominican Republic. He is President of Bancalari and Partners, a brokerage and insurance company founded in 1982. He has also served as President of Puerto Bahía, Bancalari & Associates and is the current President and founder of Samana Chamber of Commerce and Production and of the Association of Dominican Touristic Real Estate Enterprises (ADETI).

425 => 143 Invest in Samana Invest in Samana
**=>14 =>TOURISM

Juan Temístocles Montás

Minister of Economy, Planning and Development

Temistocles Montas is in charge of the Dominican Republic National Development Strategy. Former General Administrator of the CDEEE, he was appointed Technical Secretary to the President in 1998, managing the economic and financial area. In May 2004 he returned to the position and under his leadership, the institution was transformed into the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development. He graduated in Chemical Engineering from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) and has a Doctorate in Industrial

Temistocles Montas is in charge of the Dominican Republic National Development Strategy. Former General Administrator of the CDEEE, he was appointed Technical Secretary to the President in 1998, managing the economic and financial area. In May 2004 he returned to the position and under his leadership, the institution was transformed into the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development. He graduated in Chemical Engineering from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) and has a Doctorate in Industrial Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain, a high specialization in plastic from the Institute of Plastic and an MBA in International Economy, Trade and Foreign affairs from the University of Barcelona.

423 => 129 Macroeconomy Betting on sustainable development Betting on sustainable development
**=>2 =>ECONOMY

Julissa Baez

Executive Director of ADOCEM

Julissa A. Baez is a Public Relations specialist and Communications Executive well known for her success in creating and launching communications plans and strategies for local and international markets. She has overseen external matters in several countries in the Caribbean and Central America. She graduated in 1998 Cum Laude from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra and obtained a Bachelors Degree in Hotel Management. One year later she earned a Post-Graduate in Public Relations and Communications

Julissa A. Baez is a Public Relations specialist and Communications Executive well known for her success in creating and launching communications plans and strategies for local and international markets. She has overseen external matters in several countries in the Caribbean and Central America. She graduated in 1998 Cum Laude from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra and obtained a Bachelors Degree in Hotel Management. One year later she earned a Post-Graduate in Public Relations and Communications at the Santo Domingo Catholic University, graduating Cum Laude. In 2006 she obtained a Masters in Business Administration at the Université du Quebec Montreal – APEC. From 1998 to 2007, Ms. Baez worked at the Shell Company, where she played many roles in Public Affairs and Communications. In 2007 she joined Cemex Dominicana as the Communications and Public Affairs Manager. In 2009, she worked at Barrick Pueblo Viejo as the Communications Manager and since December 2009 she has served as the Executive Director of ADOCEM (Dominican Association of Portland Cement Producers).

373 => 94 Construction Industry Construction Industry
**=>11 =>INDUSTRY

Kevin P. Manning

FDI & Energy Consultant
Former President of AMCHAM-DR

President and CEO of Barrick Gold Corporation since 2009, he is an experienced executive with a wealth of expertise in the mining and finance sectors. Former Senior Managing Partner of Brookfield Asset Management and Co-CEO of its Infrastructure group. Brookfield is a global asset management company with approximately US$90 billion under management. From 2002-05 he served as President and CEO of global mining company Falconbridge Ltd. Following its merger with Noranda, he was President of the combined company, whi

President and CEO of Barrick Gold Corporation since 2009, he is an experienced executive with a wealth of expertise in the mining and finance sectors. Former Senior Managing Partner of Brookfield Asset Management and Co-CEO of its Infrastructure group. Brookfield is a global asset management company with approximately US$90 billion under management. From 2002-05 he served as President and CEO of global mining company Falconbridge Ltd. Following its merger with Noranda, he was President of the combined company, which had over 14,000 employees and mining operations in 18 countries. Falconbridge was sold to Xstrata in 2006 for C$27 billion, then the largest transaction in mining history. Aaron Regent was born in Ireland and raised in Canada. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario before embarking on a business career as a Chartered Accountant.

29 => 21 EDITORIAL EDITORIAL BOARD & PARTICIPANTS
**=>64 =>PARTICIPANTS
142 => 34 FDI in the DR FDI in the DR
**=>2 =>ECONOMY
347 => 73 Invest in Education Invest in education
**=>9 =>CSR

Lisandro Macarrulla

President of Sans Souci

Lisandro Macarrulla holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. He has held the following corporate positions: Executive Vice-President of Cementos Nacionales, S.A. and Founder and President of Cartones del Caribe. S. A. Institution positions held as President in: APCAC, FICEM, AIRD and CONEP. He currently holds the following positions as President: Sansouci Holdings, Inversiones Turisticas Sansouci, Sansouci Parking, Sansouci Marina & Yacht Club, Mac Group, Mac constructions, Condi Real Estate, River

Lisandro Macarrulla holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. He has held the following corporate positions: Executive Vice-President of Cementos Nacionales, S.A. and Founder and President of Cartones del Caribe. S. A. Institution positions held as President in: APCAC, FICEM, AIRD and CONEP. He currently holds the following positions as President: Sansouci Holdings, Inversiones Turisticas Sansouci, Sansouci Parking, Sansouci Marina & Yacht Club, Mac Group, Mac constructions, Condi Real Estate, River construction Group, V.M.O. Consortium. He also is on the Board of Directors of PROCEM Cement products, DIMICEN and V.M.O. Concretes.

256 => 121 The new face of Santo Domingo The new face of Santo Domingo
**=>5 =>INFRASTRUCTURE

Luis Emilio Velutini

President & Founder Velutine Group

A graduate in Business and Public Administration from the University of New York with specialization in Finance and Statistics, and a stockbroker, Velutini has 20 years experience in the real estate market. He is a pioneer in financial innovations in trusts, capital markets, and conversions of foreign debt into investments with multinationals as Posadas de Mexico and Grupo Aguasal. Founder and President of Velutini y Asociados, a real estate financial consultant, he participated in the restructuring of real estate

A graduate in Business and Public Administration from the University of New York with specialization in Finance and Statistics, and a stockbroker, Velutini has 20 years experience in the real estate market. He is a pioneer in financial innovations in trusts, capital markets, and conversions of foreign debt into investments with multinationals as Posadas de Mexico and Grupo Aguasal. Founder and President of Velutini y Asociados, a real estate financial consultant, he participated in the restructuring of real estate investments portfolios of approximately US$200 million for corporate and financial institutions clients. In 2001, he sponsored and coordinated the sale of Banco Caracas, one of the healthiest and traditional financial institutes in Venezuela.

424 => 142 Luxury upgrade Luxury upgrade
**=>14 =>TOURISM

Luisa Fernandez

Executive Director of National
Free Trade Zone Council

Luisa Fernandez is an economist, graduated Cum Laude from the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, with a Masters in Public Administration from the Instituto de Investigación Ortega y Gasset. She has served as Deputy Director of Export Promotion of the Centro Dominicano de Exportación (CEDOPEX) and Deputy Secretary of State for Industry and Commerce. Currently she is Ambassador - Executive Director of the National Free Zones Council. She has extensive experience of trade and international relations, investment

Luisa Fernandez is an economist, graduated Cum Laude from the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, with a Masters in Public Administration from the Instituto de Investigación Ortega y Gasset. She has served as Deputy Director of Export Promotion of the Centro Dominicano de Exportación (CEDOPEX) and Deputy Secretary of State for Industry and Commerce. Currently she is Ambassador - Executive Director of the National Free Zones Council. She has extensive experience of trade and international relations, investment promotion and trade negotiations. Considered one of the most influential women in the Dominican Republic, she is a member of the central committee of the PLD, and VP of FUNGLODE.

308 => 97 Free Trade Zones Free Trade Zones
**=>11 =>INDUSTRY

Manuel Labrado

IDB Representative in the Dominican Republic

Manuel Labrado Fernandez has a degree in Economic and Managerial Sciences from the Complutense University of Madrid and graduated from the Institute of Business Studies of Studies at IESE. He has represented the IDB in the DR since March 2008, having started as IDB Human Resources General Manager in Washington, D.C., in June 2000. Before joining the IDB, he held several Managerial positions at Banco Santander in Madrid and has extensive experience in Management Consulting, as advisor to over a hundred companies a

Manuel Labrado Fernandez has a degree in Economic and Managerial Sciences from the Complutense University of Madrid and graduated from the Institute of Business Studies of Studies at IESE. He has represented the IDB in the DR since March 2008, having started as IDB Human Resources General Manager in Washington, D.C., in June 2000. Before joining the IDB, he held several Managerial positions at Banco Santander in Madrid and has extensive experience in Management Consulting, as advisor to over a hundred companies and governmental institutions in his 17 years of professional exercise in consulting companies.

426 => 130 A strategic vision for the DR A strategic vision for the DR
**=>2 =>ECONOMY

Marco de la Rosa

Former President of AES Dominicana & Asiex
President of AES Panama

Marco De la Rosa is Chief Executive Officer of AES Dominicana and serves as the current President of ASIEX (Dominican Association of International Investment Companies). Former president of the Dominican Association of the Energy Industry, Marco is Venezuelan and has over 20 years of experience in the Energy Sector in Latin America, Europe and Africa. A former professor in the area of “Energy Economics and Regulation” at Venezuelan Central University, Marco holds an Electrical Engineering degree and a Masters i

Marco De la Rosa is Chief Executive Officer of AES Dominicana and serves as the current President of ASIEX (Dominican Association of International Investment Companies). Former president of the Dominican Association of the Energy Industry, Marco is Venezuelan and has over 20 years of experience in the Energy Sector in Latin America, Europe and Africa. A former professor in the area of “Energy Economics and Regulation” at Venezuelan Central University, Marco holds an Electrical Engineering degree and a Masters in Political Science from Simon Bolivar University, an MBA from Metropolitan University in Caracas Venezuela, and completed the Advanced Management Program at the Business School of Harvard University. The World Economic Forum selected Marco as Young Global Leader 2009.

138 => 32 FDI in the DR historical overview FDI in the DR historical overview
**=>2 =>ECONOMY

Marco Cruz

Caribbean Director Odebrecht

Marco Cruz has over 18 years of experience with Odebrecht and is in charge of the company’s development in Central America. This is the second time Mr. Cruz has led Construtora Norberto Odebrecht in the DR, where he arrived for the first time in July 2002. He left in March 2005 to take charge of another Odebrecht business in the environmental engineering sector and came back in July 2007.

247 => 50 National infrastucture overview National infrastucture overview
**=>5 =>INFRASTRUCTURE

Marco Herrera

Executive Director, Fundglode

A trial and corporate attorney, admitted in the Dominican Republic and in the United States and Adviser to the President of the Dominican Republic on Foreign Investment and trade issues. He is currently the Executive Director of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (FUNGLODE), which many consider to be one of the main think tanks in the Dominican Republic and one of the country’s most active sources of public policy proposals.

287 => 80 Cinema incentives in the DR The ultimate film destination in the Caribbean
**=>13 =>CINEMA

Marcos Peña Rodríguez

Partner, Jiménez Cruz Peña

Marcos Peña R. obtained his JD, Cum Laude, from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña of Santo Domingo in 1989 and his LLM in International Business Law from King's College (University of London) in 1994. After becoming a partner at two international law firms (1998 and 2000), he founded his own law firm, Jiménez Cruz Peña in 2003. He was recognized by Chambers Global and Chambers Latin America for his work in dispute resolution and corporate commercial as well as by IFLR1000. He is currently vice chairma

Marcos Peña R. obtained his JD, Cum Laude, from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña of Santo Domingo in 1989 and his LLM in International Business Law from King's College (University of London) in 1994. After becoming a partner at two international law firms (1998 and 2000), he founded his own law firm, Jiménez Cruz Peña in 2003. He was recognized by Chambers Global and Chambers Latin America for his work in dispute resolution and corporate commercial as well as by IFLR1000. He is currently vice chairman of the Centre for Dispute Resolution of the Chamber of Commerce of Santo Domingo and chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic.

56 => 68 Public Private Partnerships in the DR Public Private Partnerships in the DR
**=>10 =>LEGAL

Mark Silverman

President of Banco del Progreso

Mark Silverman took on the executive presidency of the Banco del Progreso on January 2, 2009. He is an acknowledged expert in the financial services field, with over 25 years of experience in banking in America and Europe. His banking career started in the Dominican Republic in 1982 when he was appointed resident vice-president of Citibank. Later he was moved to Citi's offices in Europe. He has a vast specialization in the areas of marketing / advertising and payment systems, which includes executive experience

Mark Silverman took on the executive presidency of the Banco del Progreso on January 2, 2009. He is an acknowledged expert in the financial services field, with over 25 years of experience in banking in America and Europe. His banking career started in the Dominican Republic in 1982 when he was appointed resident vice-president of Citibank. Later he was moved to Citi's offices in Europe. He has a vast specialization in the areas of marketing / advertising and payment systems, which includes executive experience with MasterCard Advisors, IBM/PriceWaterHouseCoopers, AT Kearney Management Consulting, giving services to out-standing multinational actors of the business world like GE Cardinal, ABN Amro, Citibank, Barclays, Santander and Visa. He has held senior executive positions in the financial market of Spain, where he served as Principal Executive Marketing Officer / Vice-President and member of the Management Board of Caja Madrid, as well as Senior Vice-President of Strategic Marketing for BBVA. He holds a Masters in International Management from Thunderbird, International School of Business Administration, and a Masters from the University of Virginia, with distinction.

200 => 56 Case Study Banco del Progreso New financial services
**=>4 =>FINANCE

Marta Fernández Marzal

President & CEO of CSR Consulting SRL

Communications Director of Basic Energy Group and former Public Relations Manager of Cap Cana, Ms. Fernandez presides over the Committee of Corporate Social Responsibility of AMCHAM (American Chamber of Commerce) and is one of foremost advocates of Corporate Social Responsibility in the DR.

35 => 21 EDITORIAL EDITORIAL BOARD & PARTICIPANTS
**=>64 =>PARTICIPANTS
351 => 71 More than just a trend More than just a trend
**=>9 =>CSR

Mary Fernández

Partner, Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernandez

Mary Fernandez is a founding partner of the Dominican Republic’s leading law firm - Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández. The firm has served the market for more than 25 years. Mrs. Fernandez specializes in corporate and business law, banking law, foreign investment, intellectual property and trusts and estates and is currently serving as the Chair of Legal Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic, as a member of the editorial committee of Gaceta Judicial, the only legal periodical

Mary Fernandez is a founding partner of the Dominican Republic’s leading law firm - Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández. The firm has served the market for more than 25 years. Mrs. Fernandez specializes in corporate and business law, banking law, foreign investment, intellectual property and trusts and estates and is currently serving as the Chair of Legal Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic, as a member of the editorial committee of Gaceta Judicial, the only legal periodical in the country, as a member of the Board of Directors of INTEC and as member of Counsel on Alternative Dispute Resolution of the Chamber of Commerce of Santo Domingo.

57 => 67 Protection of intellectual property in the DR Protection of intellectual property in the DR: a look towards the future
**=>10 =>LEGAL

Máximo Vidal

Citi Country Officer

Maximo R. Vidal has served as Citi Country Officer for Citi Dominican Republic since June 2005. Before being appointed CCO of the DR, he was CCO of Citi Honduras and Nicaragua. He has developed his career in the bank since 1982 through several key positions. He sits on the board of several institutions in the DR, including the Banking Association of the Dominican Republic (ABA), the Association of Foreign Investment Companies (ASIEX), the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) and Junior Achievement Dominicana (JAD

Maximo R. Vidal has served as Citi Country Officer for Citi Dominican Republic since June 2005. Before being appointed CCO of the DR, he was CCO of Citi Honduras and Nicaragua. He has developed his career in the bank since 1982 through several key positions. He sits on the board of several institutions in the DR, including the Banking Association of the Dominican Republic (ABA), the Association of Foreign Investment Companies (ASIEX), the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) and Junior Achievement Dominicana (JADOM). Maximo earned a BS degree in Business Administration with Magna Cum Laude Honors from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he also obtained an MBA and received a full merit scholarship for his academic achievements.

205 => 55 Corporate banking Corporate & investment banking
**=>4 =>FINANCE

Melba Segura de Grullón

President of the Sur Futuro Foundation

Promoter and driving force of the Sur Futuro Foundation, a national benchmark for nonprofit organizations working in community development and humanitarian activities. Her leadership has been recognized by numerous public and private institutions, including the medal Knight of the National Order of Merit of the French government.

353 => 72 Sur Futuro Foundation and Social Responsability Sur Futuro Foundation and Social Responsibility
**=>9 =>CSR

Oscar de la Renta

Fashion Designer

Dominican Oscar de la Renta is one of the world’s best-loved fashion designers, famous for women's eveningwear and suits. He has dressed First Ladies Jackie Kennedy, Hillary Clinton, and Nancy Reagan. A young apprentice with Cristobal Balenciaga in the 1960s, he worked as couture assistant at the house of Lanvin in Paris. In 1963, he moved to New York to design the couture collection for Elizabeth Arden and begin his signature ready-to-wear label in 1965.

26 => 25 Wellcome home Welcome home
**=>1 =>INVEST IN THE DR

Oscar Peña

President of CLARO in the DR

With a strong business and technical background and more than 25 years of experience in the telecommunications and IT industry, he has held the post of Executive President of Claro in the Dominican Republic since December 2006. Previously, he worked for Telcel in Mexico in several roles, including Strategic Planning, Inter-carrier Relations and Regional Engineering Manager. He has also worked as an international consultant in telecommunications and business development.

237 => 60 Telecommunications and competiveness in the DR Telecommunications and competiveness in the DR
**=>3 =>TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Pablo Piñero

Founder & President of Grupo Piñero

Pablo Piñero was born in Spain in 1941. He studied teaching at the teacher training school in Murcia and philosophy and languages at the university. After a few years working for the civil service he decided to try his luck as a travel agent and created Soltour, a tour operator that he managed and ran as the sole proprietor. To complement his tour operating business, he created the chain of Piñero Hotels that currently includes two hotels in Mallorca. Today Grupo Piñero is made up of six specialist companies in

Pablo Piñero was born in Spain in 1941. He studied teaching at the teacher training school in Murcia and philosophy and languages at the university. After a few years working for the civil service he decided to try his luck as a travel agent and created Soltour, a tour operator that he managed and ran as the sole proprietor. To complement his tour operating business, he created the chain of Piñero Hotels that currently includes two hotels in Mallorca. Today Grupo Piñero is made up of six specialist companies in the tourism and property sectors, with more than 10,000 employees, an asset valuation of 1.904 billion Euros and turnover of 534 million euros, which makes it one of the most prestigious international Spanish tourism companies.

260 => 104 Investing in tourism Investing in tourism
**=>14 =>TOURISM

Pepe Hidalgo

Executive President of Globalia Group

Juan Jose Hidalgo Acera opened his Travel Agency Halcón Viajes in Spain in 1972. In 1991 a group of investors led by Hidalgo acquired the airline Air Europa and started operating regular domestic flights in 1993, breaking the monopoly of Iberia airlines in Spain. Today, Air Europa is one of the most modern airlines in Europe, with a fleet of 36 aircraft and close to 3,000 highly qualified staff members. Mr. Hidalgo is President of a leading tourist Group in the Travel sector, Globalia, with over 25,000 employee

Juan Jose Hidalgo Acera opened his Travel Agency Halcón Viajes in Spain in 1972. In 1991 a group of investors led by Hidalgo acquired the airline Air Europa and started operating regular domestic flights in 1993, breaking the monopoly of Iberia airlines in Spain. Today, Air Europa is one of the most modern airlines in Europe, with a fleet of 36 aircraft and close to 3,000 highly qualified staff members. Mr. Hidalgo is President of a leading tourist Group in the Travel sector, Globalia, with over 25,000 employees, made up of several companies that shape a structure that allows him to offer high-quality services to satisfy the needs of his clients.

428 => 132 The Dominican Republic always The Dominican Republic always
**=>2 =>ECONOMY

Pepín Corripio

President Grupo Corripio

Jose Luis Corripio Estrada (Pepín) was born in Spain but has lived in the DR since his early youth. He has received numerous awards for his exceptional managerial achievements. He has followed the family business and built one successful and prolific holding, Grupo Corripio, composed by industrial, commercial, financial companies and of mass media. His Fundación Corripio stands out as one of the largest contributors to the Dominican cultural scene.

422 => 141 My host country My host country
**=>1 =>INVEST IN THE DR

Ramón Ortega

Tax & Legal Services Regional Managing Partner PWC Interamericas

Ramón is a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers InterAmericas Tax, which is comprised of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Dominican Republic and a Managing Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Dominican Republic. He has over 22 years of professional experience in tax advisory, corporate reorganizations including mergers and acquisitions, as well as projects creating international holding company structures, tax planning, M&A, deferred income tax and transfer-pricing. Ramon has participat

Ramón is a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers InterAmericas Tax, which is comprised of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Dominican Republic and a Managing Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Dominican Republic. He has over 22 years of professional experience in tax advisory, corporate reorganizations including mergers and acquisitions, as well as projects creating international holding company structures, tax planning, M&A, deferred income tax and transfer-pricing. Ramon has participated in the largest transactions carried out in DR, as well as important M&A transactions executed throughout the region. He serves a large number of subsidiaries and branches of international corporations across a wide range of industries: mining, power, financial, retail, pharmaceutical, insurance, tourism, free trade zones and commercial in general. Ramón holds an Accounting Degree and is a qualified DR Certified Public Accountant and a Post Graduate in Tax Administration from the Castilla-La Mancha University in Spain. He is the Continuing Education coordinator for PwC InterAmericas Tax and a Professor at the Florida International University for the Masters Degree in BA. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce of Santo Domingo (AMCHAM), for 2 consecutive years, and of the Dominican Association of Foreign Investment (ASIEX).

134 => 30 FDI Incentives for foreign investments in DR and Central America Incentives for foreign investments in DR and Central America
**=>2 =>ECONOMY

Roby Senderowitsch

World Bank Representative in the Dominican Republic

Roby Senderowitsch is the World Bank Representative for the Dominican Republic. He holds a Masters in Public Policy from the Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's Degree in Education Science from the Universidad de Buenos Aires. He worked at the World Bank as a Senior Institutional Development Specialist for the Latin American Public Sector and Governance Group with a focus on Institutional Development, Performance Budgeting, Change Management and Social Accountability. Roby joined the World Bank in 1999 as

Roby Senderowitsch is the World Bank Representative for the Dominican Republic. He holds a Masters in Public Policy from the Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's Degree in Education Science from the Universidad de Buenos Aires. He worked at the World Bank as a Senior Institutional Development Specialist for the Latin American Public Sector and Governance Group with a focus on Institutional Development, Performance Budgeting, Change Management and Social Accountability. Roby joined the World Bank in 1999 as a Regional Civil Society Specialist. Roby Senderowitsch is the World Bank Representative for the Dominican Republic. He holds a Masters in Public Policy from the Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's Degree in Education Science from the Universidad de Buenos Aires. He worked at the World Bank as a Senior Institutional Development Specialist for the Latin American Public Sector and Governance Group with a focus on Institutional Development, Performance Budgeting, Change Management and Social Accountability. Roby joined the World Bank in 1999 as a Regional Civil Society Specialist. Prior to the World Bank, Roby supported the work of non-governmental organizations, taught non-profit Management in graduate schools, and spent 2 years as a Field Representative in Cuba.

21 => 23 A new engagement A new engagement
**=>2 =>ECONOMY

Rodolfo García

President, Latin America, Terremark Worldwide Inc.

Rodolfo Garcia is responsible for the operations of the Latin American Business Unit for Terremark, a Verizon Company. Before his current position, he held other senior executive roles at Terremark, including General Manager at Terremark Brazil, President of Terremark Spain and later President of Terremark Colombia. Before joining Terremark, Garcia was the CEO of RSL COM Latin America, a company that deploys fiber optic networks and operated VOIP and carrier services in Mexico, Brazil and Venezuela. He also served

Rodolfo Garcia is responsible for the operations of the Latin American Business Unit for Terremark, a Verizon Company. Before his current position, he held other senior executive roles at Terremark, including General Manager at Terremark Brazil, President of Terremark Spain and later President of Terremark Colombia. Before joining Terremark, Garcia was the CEO of RSL COM Latin America, a company that deploys fiber optic networks and operated VOIP and carrier services in Mexico, Brazil and Venezuela. He also served as CEO of RSL USA, based in New York, a telecommunications carrier. Previous to RSL, Mr. Garcia served as Executive Director of Corporate Sales for Latin America for GTE Telenet, Sprint International, and Global One. Garcia holds an Electronic Engineering Degree from the National Engineering University in Peru and has also completed graduate studies at the ITT laboratories in Spain and Belgium and with Bell Canada in Montreal and Toronto.

239 => 51 Real time connectivity to the world Real time connectivity to the world
**=>3 =>TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Rolando Guzmán

Pareto Consulting Froup

Dr. Guzman is President (Rector) of the Technological Institute of Santo Domingo (INTEC), a leading university in the DR. He is an economist with a BA from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, a Masters degree from the Universidad Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (Porto Alegre, Brazil) and the Fundação Getúlio Vargas (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), and a Ph.D from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has served as Director of Strategic Planning and Market Intelligence at Verizon Dominicana (current

Dr. Guzman is President (Rector) of the Technological Institute of Santo Domingo (INTEC), a leading university in the DR. He is an economist with a BA from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, a Masters degree from the Universidad Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (Porto Alegre, Brazil) and the Fundação Getúlio Vargas (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), and a Ph.D from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has served as Director of Strategic Planning and Market Intelligence at Verizon Dominicana (current Claro), Director of the Economic Research Department at the National Planning Office, Economic Advisor to the Technical Secretariat of the Presidency and Chairman of Pareto Consulting Group. He has provided consulting services to national and international organizations, including the World Bank, the IDB and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.

69 => 27 Growth, global integration and equity Growth, global integration and equality
**=>2 =>ECONOMY

Sharon Mei

Sans Souci Commercial Director

Sharon Mei, from Marseille, France, obtained her Associate’s Degree in International Transportation and Logistics from the Institut International des Transports et des Ports, in Marseille, in 1997. In the DR since 1998, she acquired a Bachelor Degree in Diplomacy and International Services from the Universidad Católica de Santo Domingo and is currently completing an Executive Masters in Business Administration from Barcelona Business School. She has held several positions in Maritime Companies including Aeromar

Sharon Mei, from Marseille, France, obtained her Associate’s Degree in International Transportation and Logistics from the Institut International des Transports et des Ports, in Marseille, in 1997. In the DR since 1998, she acquired a Bachelor Degree in Diplomacy and International Services from the Universidad Católica de Santo Domingo and is currently completing an Executive Masters in Business Administration from Barcelona Business School. She has held several positions in Maritime Companies including Aeromaritima Intercontinental and Agentes Estibadores Portuarios (AGEPORT). In 2000, she joined Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (AERODOM), where she held the post of Cargo Commercial Representative before being promoted to Corporate Commercial Manager. In 2007, she became the Commercial Director of Sans Souci Ports, S. A., a private capital corporation in charge of the Development of the Port of Santo Domingo.

279 => 114 DR as cruise destination Cruise destination
**=>14 =>TOURISM

Teddy Heinsen

President ET Heinsen & Dominican Shopping Association

Ewald Theodore Heinsen Bogaert’s professional experience started with a practicum specializing in container handling with Hapag Lloyd, in Hamburg, Germany, from 1977 to 1979. He joined E. T. Heinsen, C. por A. in 1979 and has worked there since. He is currently the president of the Board of Directors and Director for Sales and Marketing activities. In addition he has served as president of Haina International Terminals, president of Asociacion de Navieros de la República Dominicana, and president of Transporte I

Ewald Theodore Heinsen Bogaert’s professional experience started with a practicum specializing in container handling with Hapag Lloyd, in Hamburg, Germany, from 1977 to 1979. He joined E. T. Heinsen, C. por A. in 1979 and has worked there since. He is currently the president of the Board of Directors and Director for Sales and Marketing activities. In addition he has served as president of Haina International Terminals, president of Asociacion de Navieros de la República Dominicana, and president of Transporte Impala S.A. He is also member of the Board of Directors for Remolcadores Dominicanos, S.A., Despachos Portuarios Hispaniola, S.A. and Dragados del Caribe, S.A.

249 => 118 Dominican Port infrastructure Dominican Port infrastructure
**=>5 =>INFRASTRUCTURE

Timothy K Judge

President of EcoAssesment, LLC, Sleepy Hollow, NY, assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, Ramapo College, New Jersey

Timothy K. Judge. President of EcoAssessment, LLC, an environmental consulting practice specializing in ecological assessments, and corporate environmental management, based in Sleepy Hollow, NY. With over 25 years of experience in municipal and bio-medical waste management and alternative fuels development, He is the founder and former CEO of Bio-Safe Inc., former Vice-President and COO of Masada Resource Group, LLC. A former fellow at the National Environmental Policy Institute in Washington DC, he is currentl

Timothy K. Judge. President of EcoAssessment, LLC, an environmental consulting practice specializing in ecological assessments, and corporate environmental management, based in Sleepy Hollow, NY. With over 25 years of experience in municipal and bio-medical waste management and alternative fuels development, He is the founder and former CEO of Bio-Safe Inc., former Vice-President and COO of Masada Resource Group, LLC. A former fellow at the National Environmental Policy Institute in Washington DC, he is currently an Adjunct Professor of Environmental and Sustainable Studies at Ramapo College of New Jersey.

327 => 100 Energy independence is garbage Energy independence is garbage
**=>91 =>ENERGY

Tito Sanjurjo

CEO of EGE Haina

Mr. Sanjurjo has held the post of General Manager and CEO of EGE Haina since mid-2006. He served as General Manager and CEO of EGE Haina from 2003 to 2004. Former Director for Americas Mergers and Acquisitions of CDC Globeleq from 2002 to 2005, he was responsible for the company's M&A activity throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Vice President of Business Development in Latin America for Reliant Energy Inc. between 1996 and 2000, he was responsible for all business development efforts in Latin America incl

Mr. Sanjurjo has held the post of General Manager and CEO of EGE Haina since mid-2006. He served as General Manager and CEO of EGE Haina from 2003 to 2004. Former Director for Americas Mergers and Acquisitions of CDC Globeleq from 2002 to 2005, he was responsible for the company's M&A activity throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Vice President of Business Development in Latin America for Reliant Energy Inc. between 1996 and 2000, he was responsible for all business development efforts in Latin America including electricity and gas distribution, generation privatization, and greenfield development, completing the acquisition of seven electricity distribution companies worth over US$2 billion. Mr. Sanjurjo has over 30 years of experience in the energy industry and holds a degree in Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Georgia State University.

321 => 98 Energy sector in perspective Energy sector in perspective
**=>91 =>ENERGY

Ventura Serra

Senior VP Operations DR & Cuba

Joining the Tourism and Environmental Department headed by Enrique De Marchena Kaluche Esq., over the last 7 years, Mr. Mejia has focused his practice on Environmental, Administrative and Energy Law with vast experience as consultant in the installation of projects, environmental permit and license processing as well as environmental litigation. He is a graduate in Law from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (Santo Domingo) with a Masters Degree in Environmental Policies and Management from Unive

Joining the Tourism and Environmental Department headed by Enrique De Marchena Kaluche Esq., over the last 7 years, Mr. Mejia has focused his practice on Environmental, Administrative and Energy Law with vast experience as consultant in the installation of projects, environmental permit and license processing as well as environmental litigation. He is a graduate in Law from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (Santo Domingo) with a Masters Degree in Environmental Policies and Management from Universidad Carlos III (Madrid) and diplomas in Environmental Criminal Law, Environmental Law and Management and Alternative Conflict Resolutions. Mr. Mejía has provided his legal expertise in international suits for environmental damages, acted as environmental consultant for industrial restructuring, adaptation and cleaner production and as consultant in environmental licenses and permits compliance.

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271 => 110 Domingo Hotels. Business Tourism Business Tourism in Santo Domingo
**=>14 =>TOURISM

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