Jaime Díaz Palacios

Executive Vice President at Banco Centroamericano de Integración Económica - BCIE

Jaime Díaz Palacios has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Jaime currently holds the position of Executive Vice President at Banco Centroamericano de Integración Económica (BCIE) since November 2020. Prior to that, they pursued a Master's degree at Harvard Kennedy School from July 2019 to July 2020.

From 2015 to 2019, Díaz Palacios worked at the World Bank Group, starting as an Advisor to the Executive Director and later promoted to Senior Advisor. In this role, they provided guidance on strategic and corporate issues, conducted oversight on operational matters, and facilitated partnerships with various stakeholders.

From 2012 to 2015, Díaz Palacios served as the Executive Director at Programa Nacional de Competitividad, where they coordinated the implementation of the National Agenda for Competitiveness and led a high-level Steering Committee.

In addition, Díaz Palacios has extensive experience in academia. Jaime worked as a Professor in Economics at Universidad Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala from 2008 to 2012. During this time, they also served as the GEM Research Coordinator, conducting national-level entrepreneurship research and publishing reports.

Earlier in their career, Díaz Palacios worked as an Economist at Centro de Investigaciones Económicas Nacionales (CIEN), where they conducted research on economic policy options. Jaime also had a teaching role at the London School of Economics, teaching Principles of Macroeconomics.

Overall, Díaz Palacios has demonstrated expertise in economics, public administration, and strategic leadership through their various roles in academia, international organizations, and public sector entities.

Jaime Díaz Palacios has a comprehensive education history. In 2001, they obtained their Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Economics from Universidad Francisco Marroquín. Subsequently, from 2007 to 2010, they pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) with a specialization in Economics.

In 2009, Jaime also completed an MSc in Economics at LSE, focusing on Economics and Development. Following this, in 2019, they attended Harvard Kennedy School, where they pursued a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree. Jaime'sstudies at the Kennedy School lasted until 2020.

During 2020, Jaime engaged in further educational pursuits, including a researcher position and Impact Investment field of study at Harvard Business School. Additionally, they returned to the Harvard Kennedy School as a teaching faculty member.

Further highlighting their dedication to professional development, Jaime obtained several certifications. In 2021, they completed the OFAC Essentials Certificate from the Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists and the Oxford Strategic Innovation Programme from the University of Oxford.

Furthermore, they obtained a Certificate in Management, Leadership, and Decision Science from the Harvard Kennedy School. Lastly, under the name Jaime Roberto DIAZ PALACIOS, they received certification from World Education Services, although specific details are not provided.

Overall, Jaime Díaz Palacios has a rich educational background, encompassing degrees and certifications from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, LSE, Oxford, and Universidad Francisco Marroquín.

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  • Executive Vice President

    November, 2020 - present