User:Francisco E. Lainez

Francisco E. Lainez was born in San Salvador, El Salvador in 1961. PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL AMERICAN INTEGRATION, 2002 – 2004. Focused on bringing economic activity to El Salvador to improve competitive status of the country. Identified and promoted special infrastructure projects, securing aid from external sources. Directed team of 900+, domestically and internationally, including ambassadors and consular specialists at 35 embassies and 32 consulates.

MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, San Salvador, El Salvador 2004 – 2008

Organization of American States SENIOR ADVISOR 2016-Present

Globally respected International Diplomat, Former Secretary of State and Business Leader who leverages storied career, extraordinary strategic communications and negotiating skills to navigate and overcome regulatory, economic and governmental barriers within the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Keenly attuned to multilateral and multicultural issues impacting not only the globalized economy but worldwide security, with a unique ability to quickly assess issues and offer divergent and innovative solutions. Comfortably interfaces with leaders and representatives of corporations within the public and private sectors, NGOs, international financial agencies and governments, worldwide, finding common ground to advance international trade, protect business interests and promote humanitarian efforts.