Matias Arnal

Matias Arnal is an experienced economist currently serving as an Economist at the U.S. Energy Information Administration since April 2023. As Co-Founder and CEO of Urbanized since July 2017, Matias manages initiatives that recycle used goods and develop sustainable consumer products, implementing innovative business strategies. Prior roles include serving as an Economic Consultant for The World Bank from October 2019 to April 2023, where Matias supported macroeconomic reporting for Caribbean nations, and a Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, focusing on the insurance implications of self-driving vehicles. Earlier experience includes positions at The World Bank as a Junior Professional Associate and at the International Monetary Fund as a Research Analyst. Matias holds a Master of Science in Applied Economics and Investments from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University, along with a certificate in FinTech from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.