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Sebastián Negrón Reichard
Secretary of Economic Development and Commerce of Puerto Rico
Profile
Sebastián Negrón Reichard served as the Secretary of Economic Development and Commerce of Puerto Rico from January 2025 until his resignation on May 26, 2026. He focused on promoting economic growth independent of federal funds and faced controversy regarding alleged interference from the Governor's administration, which led to his departure and that of several senior officials.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebasti%C3%A1n_Negr%C3%B3n_Reichard
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretary_of_Economic_Development_and_Commerce_of_Puerto_Rico
- https://www.sanjuandailystar.com/post/ddec-secretary-resigns-some-10-senior-officials-also-step-down
- https://www.facebook.com/100090262021045/videos/puerto-ricos-government-is-facing-a-major-shake-up-after-economic-development-se/868558155853752/
- https://www.desarrollo.pr.gov/noticias/statement-from-the-secretary-of-the-department-of-economic-development-and-commerce-sebastian-negron-reichard
- https://pharmaboardroom.com/interviews/sebastian-negron-reichard-secretary-department-of-economic-development-commerce-puerto-rico/
- https://x.com/PRFAA/status/2026664989142941735
- Wikidata
Education
- B.S. in Economics, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
- B.A. in International Studies, University of Pennsylvania
- Juris Doctor (J.D.), Harvard Law School
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Harvard Business School
Career Highlights
- Served as Secretary of Economic Development and Commerce of Puerto Rico (January 2025 - May 2026)
- Previously served as Chief of Staff for the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico
- Held several key roles in economic development and fiscal management in both public and private sectors
- Practiced as a Puerto Rican attorney
Notable Initiatives
- Focused on promoting economic growth independent of federal funds and redefining island's economic priorities
- Emphasized a development model relying on private investment and structural competitiveness
- Resigned citing mutual trust erosion and interventions by the Governor's office in DDEC's delegated authority
- Commented on U.S. federal policy impacting Puerto Rico's economic development and manufacturing landscape
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Official Website
ddec.pr.gov/Most personal details such as date of birth, birthplace, spouse, and family are not reliably documented in public sources. Career and education are well-corroborated.