Martín Redrado

Martín Redrado is a distinguished thinker and international policy maker with a specialisation in emerging markets. As one of Latin America’s most esteemed economists, Redrado’s insightful policies safeguarded the Argentine economy during the global financial crisis of 2008-2009. His unwavering integrity and leadership thrust him into the global media spotlight when he resisted President Cristina Kirchner’s attempts to access reserves for the Bicentennial Fund.

From 2016 to 2018, Martín Redrado served as Senior Economic Advisor at the World Bank, focusing on emerging markets from Washington, DC. Since 2019, he has directed the Master in Central Banking at Asia Business School, Kuala Lumpur.

Redrado’s career began as part of Jeffrey Sachs’ team, implementing the Bolivian stabilisation programme. He later joined Salomon Brothers, advising on major privatisations and participating in pioneering international market placements. Between 1989 and 1991, Martín Redrado served as Managing Director of Security Pacific Bank, where he organised key financial strategies for international capital markets and corporate restructuring.

Appointed President of the National Securities Commission in 1991, Redrado was instrumental in reforming Argentina’s capital market regulations. He also chaired the Emerging Markets Committee of IOSCO and founded the Capital Foundation, focusing on economic research and public policy development. As Secretary of Commerce and International Economic Relations, Martín Redrado led market-opening strategies for Argentine production worldwide. From 2008 to 2010, he chaired the Committee for the Americas of the Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements of Basel and presided over Argentina’s Central Bank until 2010.

An acclaimed author, Redrado’s works include Argentina First (2020) and No Reserves (2010). An influential opinion leader in Latin America, he offers unmatched insights into economics, geopolitics, and leadership.