Diego Ures

Diego Ures brings extensive experience in leading the Global Market Access Team (MAT) and managing high-impact economic development projects for sovereign governments, industry associations, and multinational corporations. With a focus on global trade and market access, Diego has honed his expertise in analyzing complex trade and industrial policies that shape the flow of critical resources. His leadership of the MAT has proven invaluable to global stakeholders seeking to navigate geopolitical intricacies, expand market share, and enhance profitability in a dynamic international landscape. Diego is adept at assessing the political, regulatory, and economic frameworks that influence global enterprises, particularly those with an interest in Latin America. His areas of expertise include developmental policy, sanitary and phytosanitary standards, WTO law, market access strategy, trade in goods and services, government procurement, commodities intermediation, corporate foreign policy, international marketing, commercial diplomacy, and global business strategy. With a humble commitment to impact and a deep understanding of global economic forces, Diego’s work supports companies aiming to broaden their international presence through strategic and informed approaches.​

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He has broad experience working with the European Government in Latin America, such as the “Technical Support to EU Market Access Team and Trade Policies Analysis in Brazil”. Diego also advised on and participated in key aspects of trade negotiations while at the United States Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC, which led to the US-Colombia FTA. Additionally, Diego is a permanent member of multiple advisory boards of several international companies, providing mentoring and strategic advice while also assisting different European countries, US States, Government Agencies, Industry Associations, the UK Government, and global corporations concerning trade and non-trade barriers worldwide. Diego is an active member of the French and Spanish Chambers of Commerce in Brazil.