DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Ana Figueiredo was elected the new president of the Association of Foreign Investment Companies (ASIEX) for the 2021-2023 term. It is the first time a woman presides the organization. She is chief executive officer of Altice Dominicana. In her acceptance speech, she committed to promote new investment and reinvestment, strengthening and protecting existing investments and the transfer of knowledge and best practices.

Figueiredo highlighted that just 70 companies already represent more than US$20 billion in foreign direct investment and have an impact on the industrial, energy, fuel, telecommunications, free zones, tourism, mining, services, finance, legal and tax sectors in the country.

“A sign that reflects our high level of commitment is the fact that an important group of these companies reinvest at least 50% of their profits in Dominican soil,” she said.

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