High-Level Dialogue on Small Island Developing States
Speaking
Ms. Johanna Hill
Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO) · International Organizations and Civil Society
Sessions
Integrating Global Value Chains Amid a Rapidly Changing Environment: The Case for Aligning Trade and Investment Policies
Speaking
Navigating Geoeconomic Shifts: Towards Resilient International Investment and Partnerships
Speaking
Biography
Ms Johanna Hill began her role as Deputy Director-General in November 2023. With over 30 years of experience in international trade, Ms Hill, a native of El Salvador, has collaborated with governments and businesses to foster economic development through international policy and trade negotiations.
Before joining the WTO, Ms Hill advised firms and SMEs on trade regulations, foreign direct investment strategies, and market access. She has also held senior roles in financial institutions and has leadership experience in telecommunications regulation. Additionally, she served as Vice Minister of Economy for El Salvador, where she oversaw trade policy formulation and negotiated both bilateral and multilateral trade agreements.
She holds a bachelor's degree from Tufts University and a master’s degree from Columbia University and serves on the board of TradeExperettes.
Areas of expertise
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