BELTRAIDE Bids Adieu to Dr. Leroy Almendarez

As we reported on Wednesday, a new executive director is taking the helm at BELTRAIDE, as Doctor Leroy Almendarez assumes a new position as Chief Executive Officer at the Social Security Board.  Doctor Almendarez has served as the head of the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service for the past six years and his tenure is characterized as, quote, by his unwavering commitment to advancing Belize’s trade, investment, and economic development.  His leadership has left a lasting impact on BELTRAIDE and the broader economic landscape of Belize, end quote.  Doctor Almendarez has participated in several high-level trade and investment negotiation with Taiwan, Guatemala, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. On Monday, Ishmael Quiroz officially takes over as the Executive Director of BELTRAIDE.