José Miguel Benavente is the Executive Vice President (VPE/CEO) of Corfo, a position he has held since March 2022. With over eight years of experience at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), where he served as Principal Lead Specialist and Head of the Competitiveness, Technology, and Innovation Division, José Miguel has a deep understanding of fostering innovation and competitiveness in Latin America. Additionally, he spent over a decade as a full professor at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez’s Business School. His extensive background in economic development, innovation, and technology policy makes him a key figure in driving productive transformation in Chile and beyond.