Dominican free zone businessman, José Tomás Contreras was chosen to the board of the World Free Zone Organization (WFZO) in representation of the Dominican Republic, reported the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs. Contreras was elected during the global assembly of the WFZO held recently in Spain. The WFZO represents 350 free zones located in 78 countries.
Contreras was president of the local Dominican Association of Free Zones (Adozona) from 2015-2017. At the time he was general administrator of the Parque Industrial Itabo.
Luisa Fernandez, executive director of the National Council of Export Free Zones (CNZFE), said the election of Contreras is important as it gives the country a strong voice and influence in the preparation of global policies for free zones. She said in the world there are around 3,500 free zone parks in 130 countries, creating over 70 million jobs.
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Ministry of Industry & Commerce
2 November 2017
