Víctor Suárez Meléndez

Prior to his current position, Suárez served in various roles in public service, including as executive director of the Puerto Rico Ports Authority, as Secretary of Consumer Affairs, as deputy mayor of Carolina, and as Puerto Rico Chief of Staff.

He also worked as a consultant for various public and private entities in matters such as process reengineering, projects management, organizational restructuring and development of efficiency indicators.

Victor Suarez also achieved to eliminate the Convention District yearly deficit of $3.5 million by implementing spending control measures.

By the end of his mandate the Ports Authority achieved its first balance budget with no deficit in the past decade.

With this deal Victor Suarez opened the door to a new aerospace industry sector in Puerto Rico.

After Deputy Secretary Javier González' resignation became effective on December 15, Suárez installed his team at the State Department.