Daniel Batlle

Daniel Batlle is an experienced professional specializing in Latin American and Caribbean policy, currently serving as an Adjunct Fellow at the Hudson Institute since March 2023. Prior roles include Managing Director for Latin America & the Caribbean at ICSC, where strategic direction and leadership for the commercial real estate and retail industry were provided, and Director of Business Development at CG/LA Infrastructure, Inc. overseeing global business initiatives. Experience also encompasses international business development at Marq Energie, strategic consulting, senior advisory roles at USAID focusing on development portfolios, and policy advising during tenure at the U.S. Department of State. Additionally, a background in democratic governance initiatives in Latin America was established at Freedom House, complemented by legislative policy support as a Senior Legislative Assistant. Daniel holds an MBA from the University of Maryland and a B.A. in Political Science from Wheaton College.