The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, announced, through his WhatsApp channel, the appointment of Armando Paíno Henríquez as the new Minister of Environment and Natural Resources. This appointment follows 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 Labor Risks, upon the resignation of Dr. Jesus Feris Iglesias.
Paíno Henríquez 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 of Paris, and a law degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica 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, corporate dispute resolution and crisis communication strategy since 2005. Previously, he was an associate lawyer at Steel Héctor Davis Peña Prieto & Gamundi (2001-2005); he 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, he has held several important roles. Since 2014, he has been a legal advisor to companies and public institutions. In 2016, he became external legal advisor to the Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic. More recently, in 2021, he was appointed executive director of the Public-Private Trust for the Integral Management of Solid Waste.
Paíno Henríquez is bilingual in English and Spanish, which allows him to function effectively in diverse international environments. His vast experience and solid academic background make him a leading figure in the legal and business fields in 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 Labor Risks. This proposal comes after the resignation of Dr. Jesus Feris Iglesias and underlines President Abinader’s commitment to excellence and continuity in the management of health and occupational safety services in the country.
With these new appointments, President Abinader reaffirms his commitment to strengthen leadership in the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, and in the occupational health and safety sector, ensuring the protection and sustainable management of the country’s natural resources, as well as continuity and improvement in occupational health and safety services.
Source:presidencia.gob.do
