Forty-first session of ECLAC

Mario E. Pujols is a Dominican lawyer and trade association executive with more than 25 years of experience in strategic consulting, public affairs, government and institutional relations, and regulated sectors. He is currently Executive Vice President of the Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD), where he leads institutional management and provides strategic advice to the industrial sector on public policy and regulatory affairs.

His career includes leadership and advisory positions in both the public and private sectors. He has extensive experience in international trade, foreign investment, intellectual property, trade remedies, arbitration and public policy formulation.

He holds a Doctor of Law degree, Summa Cum Laude, from Universidad Iberoamericana, and an LL.M. in International Legal Studies from American University (Fulbright scholar), as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA, BARNA–University of Barcelona), a Master’s degree in State Administration Law (IGLOBAL–University of Salamanca) and a Master’s degree in Business Law and Economic Legislation (PUCMM).

He has complemented his education with executive and specialized programs at institutions such as Harvard University, Wharton, Columbia University, INCAE Business School and Sciences Po, in the areas of international trade, governance, public policy, sustainability and organizational leadership.