Raul Barrios

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Senior Country Operations Officer, Acting Country Manager at The World Bank @
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A professional in Global Development, Business & Finance, and Product Development, I have over 30 years of experience and academic studies. In Global Development (10 yrs): As Senior Country Operations Officer for Nicaragua, I have dedicated significant time as Country Manager, worked in the development and implementation of the Country Partnership Strategy of the World Bank Group with Nicaragua, and advanced a high performance portfolio. As Executive on the Board of Directors of the IDB’s Multilateral Financial Institutions, I provided Strategic, Corporate, and Policy Development for the economic and social improvement of Latin America. In Business & Finance (9 yrs): As Executive at Invercasa Financial Group, I advised on the Acquisition, Operations and Merger of its TV Cable Company. As Consultant, I advised on, led, and negotiated Nicaragua’s organization of the TMT industry, financial restructure of the state-owned telephone company, and its international Divestiture. As Program Manager at Motorola, I advanced its Wireless Infrastructure business in Latin America and the Caribbean. In Product Development (7 yrs): As Student, Engineer and Project Manager at Motorola, I designed and led teams in development of wireless devices. In Education (10 yrs): I have received degrees in International Studies, Business & Finance, and Engineering. Finally, in 2010, I completed the examination requirements for the Financial Risk Management (FRM) Certification. I am fluent in Spanish and proficient in Portuguese. I obtained the USA Citizenship in 2009.Specialties: Know-how in: Strategic ManagementOperations ManagementTeam & Project Management Negotiations & Financial AnalysisCorporate Development (M&A&D)Business & Product DevelopmentThe TMT & Financial Services IndustriesMultilateral Financial InstitutionsGovernment Affairs

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The World Bank

The World Bank

Senior Country Operations Officer, Acting Country Manager at The World Bank
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  • The World Bank
    Senior Country Operations Officer, Acting Country Manager
    The World Bank Jul 2011 - Present
    Managua, Nicaragua
    Lead the The World Bank Country Office in Nicaragua to manage and support the development and implementation of a US$500 million investment program in several critical sectors: Roads, Water & Sanitation, Energy, Telecom and ICTs, Land Administration, Education, Health, Social Protection, Climate Change Adaptation, and Agriculture. • Committed significant time as Acting Country Manager in the last seven years• Developed and supported a portfolio of US$400-600 million in 11 investment projects with four- year weighted average disbursement ratio of 34.3%, one of the best in Latin America• Supported the Country Manager in the Development of the Country Partnership Strategy and Program for FY13-17, FY18-22. This was delineated for consolidation and focus in key development areas• Implemented the old and new Country Partnership Strategy and its Program for the last seven years• Promoted dialogue and studies in Geothermal Energy, Scaling Solar, Development Finance, PPPs, and now Agriculture• Supported the First Sub-National Doing Business Report in Nicaragua• Hosted the 2nd meeting of IDA 17 (17 replenishment of the International Development Association, US$52 billion), for which my team and I received the VPU Team Award 2014, in recognition of outstanding team achievement. Received the VPU Team Award 2014 for Nicaragua Water Program
  • Independent Consultant
    Self Employed
    Independent Consultant Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
    Arlington, Virginia
    • The World Bank: Provided Country Operations Support while Term Staff position was approved. Helped organize and participated in Doing Business engagement with the client. (May 23rd to June 30th, 2011)• Kaufman Rossin & Co.: Reviewed, Analyzed, and drew conclusions on the Portfolio of Wealth Management Accounts of a recognized Private Bank based in Miami, Florida. (3 weeks in January-February 2011). • Youth Development Program Initiative (Founder R. Roman): Engaged in Strategic Dialogue to define Concept, Product Portfolio, and Asset Base (tangibles and intangibles). (3 days per month 2009-Current)• Solar Panel Patent (Owned by Daniel Simon): Engaged in Dialogue to explore alternatives for Product Roll-out. Provided knowledge on R&D, manufacturing, and strategic and competitive knowledge. (2 weeks in 2010)
  • Inter-American Development Bank
    Alternate Executive Director, Sr. Counselor, Counselor
    Inter-American Development Bank Dec 2002 - Jan 2009
    Guided Senior Management of the US$40 billion in Assets, Inter-American Development Bank and its affiliated institutions, as Counselor and, later, Alternate Executive Director on its Boards of Directors; analyzing, recommending, and negotiating strategies, policies, organizational structures, budgets, initiatives, alliances, and project financingCorporate Governance, Strategic Management, and Financial Policies• Promoted creation and structuring of the Audit Committee, aligning it with Sarbanes-Oxley• Assessed and advised adoption of the Risk-based Capital Adequacy and Liquidity Models• Settled on the Lending Framework 2004-2008, and endorsed the new Development Effectiveness Framework.• Examined, modified, and agreed on Annual Budgets of $450 million • Approved the reorganization of the IDB Group and suggested organizational changes to implement a full Matrix structure for strategic agility, innovation, private sector development, and customer focus International Development Finance• Evaluated the $40 billion Loan Portfolio, and the related Country Strategies and Programming for all 26 countries• Reviewed, analyzed, recommended changes, and accepted more than 50 projects (Public and Private Sector), amounting to over $6 billion in lending per year• Negotiated concessional resources for the five poorest countries in the Americas, obtaining approximately $400 million per year, and a $4.5 billion Additional Debt Relief in 2007• Obtained expansion of the Private Sector Department to finance municipalities, and other industry sectors, beyond infrastructure and financial markets. (US$3 billion portfolio)• Approved/Monitored expansion of the IIC’s portfolio (SME) from US$300 million in 2002 to over US$1 billion in 2008 • Prepared, as member of a special Governors’ Committee team, the agreement of the new MIF II fund (>US$500 million), including the support for Microfinance Institutions. Negotiated Central America’s participation in it
  • Invercasa Financial Group/Multivision S.A.
    Executive Director/Ceo Multivision
    Invercasa Financial Group/Multivision S.A. Apr 2001 - Nov 2002
    Executive Director of the Board of Invercasa. Responsible for the Development of Multivision, S.A., 2nd largest Cable TV company in Nicaragua.• Directed the development of Cable TV Company, Multivision, having recommended its acquisition in 2000• Duplicated its infrastructure base to support 15,000 subscribers. Redesigned the Call Center to improve Customer Service• Improved revenues by 36% and EBITDA from 0% to approximately 20% of revenues• Merged the company with the largest cable television company in the country, duplicating Shareholder’s Equity
  • Government Of Nicaragua, Enitel S.A.
    Director Of Privatization, Enitel S.A.
    Government Of Nicaragua, Enitel S.A. Jan 1997 - Dec 2000
    • Prepared the new Privatization Strategy and Law for ENITEL, presented to the National Assembly in October 1997 • Readied the bidding documents, implemented the bidding process, analyzed the offers, and negotiated the contracts with the selected Financial and Legal Advisors, N.M. Rothschild & Sons and O’Melveny & Myers, respectively• Guided the Capital Restructuring, the preparation of the annual financial reports, the preparation of the concession contract, the preparation of the Cellular Business Plan, and the new tariff structure for the company, ENITEL • Supervised and contributed in the development of ENITEL’s Valuation Model • Directed the preparation and implementation of the divestiture bid process, having negotiated the transaction documents with TELMEX , AVANTEL (MCI), and France Telecom
  • Motorola, Inc.
    Program Manager, Latin America & Caribbean Operations
    Motorola, Inc. Jun 1993 - Dec 1996
    International Consultant (March to December 1996)• Completed the development of TELMEX Nationwide Paging System InfrastructureProgram Manager, Latin American and Caribbean Operations• Developed the program for Global Paging Infrastructure in the region, including the development of Call Centers, important element in the Paging Business Infrastructure• Negotiated and managed contracts with customers and sub-contractors • Planned program budget and managed personnel to implement contracts• Managed teams who developed Paging Systems for Motorola’s clients, including TELMEX
  • Motorola, Inc.
    R&D Project Manager, Development Engineer
    Motorola, Inc. Jun 1985 - Jul 1990
    • Received Diploma “Motorola Software Engineer” in September 1985• Led multidisciplinary and multinational (USA-Singapore) teams in the definition, development, and manufacturing of Portable Trunking Radio Communications Products, including: 1) The MX 800 for Los Angeles Fire Department; 2) The MTX 810 to enhance Motorola’s product portfolio in the commercial market and; 3) The Controller and Transceiver system for the MTX 900S• Determined appropriate Technology, Costs, and Quality Goals for the New Products to meet Six Sigma Development and Manufacturing; Markets and Profitability Objectives.• Engineered Hardware & Software for Portable Trunking Radio Communications Products• Hired and trained Engineers; evaluated their performance and advised on their Career Paths

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Financial Markets Program Management Policy Analysis Economic Development International Business Budgets Analysis Product Development Strategic Planning Valuation Strategy Mergers Wireless Finance Telecommunications Business Process Improvement French Financial Analysis Human Resources Negotiation Mergers And Acquisitions International Relations Contract Negotiation International Development Project Finance Business Planning Partnerships Spanish Due Diligence Portfolio Management Private Equity Governance Financial Modeling Entrepreneurship Microfinance Competitive Analysis Emerging Markets Business Strategy Portuguese Corporate Law Government Corporate Finance Policy Fundraising Economics Non Profits Executive Management Econometrics Equities Start Ups

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