Santo Domingo. – The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, announced through his social media channel WhatsApp the designation of Paino Henriquez as the new Minister of Environment and Natural Resources.
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This appointment comes after the management of Miguel Ceara Hatton, who held the position since July 2022 and previously served as Minister of Economy and Planning.
Hatton will be proposed to the National Social Security Council as Superintendent of Health and Occupational Risks, before the resignation of the Dr. Jesus Feris Iglesias.
Paino Henriquez is a lawyer with an outstanding career in both the private and public sectors.
He holds a Master’s degree in International Commercial Law from the University of Manchester, England, a diploma in French Civilization from the Sorbonne University in Paris, and a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) in the Dominican Republic.
In the private sector, Henriquez has more than 25 years of experience.
He is a founding partner of Seibel & Henríquez, where he specializes in corporate law, dispute resolution, business conflicts and crisis communication strategy since 2005.
Previously, he was an associate attorney at Steel Hector Davis Peña Prieto & Gamundi (2001-2005) and worked at Pellerano & Herrera (1999-2000) and Russin Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti (1998-1999), focusing on foreign investment, intellectual property and litigation.
In the public sector, there has been played various important roles.
Since 2014, he has been a legal advisor to companies and public institutions.
In 2016, it became External Legal Advisor to the Chamber of Deputies from the Dominican Republic.
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Most recently, in 2021, he was appointed Executive Director of the Public-Private Trust for the Integrated Management of Solid Waste.
Paíno Henríquez is bilingual in English and Spanish, which allows him to function effectively in various environments. international.
His vast experience and solid training academic make him a prominent figure in the legal and business fields of the Dominican Republic.
Miguel Ceara Hatton, who has played a crucial role in public administration, will be proposed to the National Social Security Council as Superintendent of Health and Occupational Risks.
This proposal arises Following the resignation of Dr. Jesus Feris Iglesias and underlines President Abinader’s commitment to excellence and continuity in the management of occupational health and safety services in the country.