Alberto Bacó Bagué is an attorney, CPA and entrepreneur with more than 40 years of experience. He began his professional career in 1979, holding several positions with law firms, international accounting firms and government agencies. In 1989, he was appointed executive vice president of the Government Development Bank of Puerto Rico, where he stayed for a year, before assuming the role of president of the Economic Development Bank between 1990 and 1993. After public service, Alberto established his own independent practice, providing advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, restructuring and government affairs. From 1998 to 2011, he worked as president and CEO of Marvel International and Bohío International, a diversified food manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded products.

During his career, Alberto has been an active supporter of the development of the venture capital industry in Puerto Rico and a co-investor in various projects. He serves or has served on the board of directors of several companies and is a board member and chairman of the Young Presidents Organization, Puerto Rico Chapter. Recently, he had a calling to return to public service and use his knowledge and experience to promote the island’s economic development, so he accepted to be part of Governor Alejandro García Padilla’s economic team as Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce.

After public service, he established his own independent practice, providing advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, restructuring, and government affairs. From 1998 to 2011, he worked as President and Chief Executive Officer of Marvel International and Bohío International, a diversified food manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded products.

During his career, Bacó Bagué has been an active supporter of the development of the venture capital industry in Puerto Rico and was a co-investor of various projects. He serves or has served on the Board of Directors of several companies including W Holding and Westernbank (2009-2010), Economic Development Bank (2001-2009) and PRASC Holding Corp. (2009 to present). He is also a member of the Board and Chairman of the Young Presidents Organization, Chapter of Puerto Rico. Recently, Bacó Bagué had a calling to return to public service and use his knowledge and experience to promote the economic development of Puerto Rico, so he accepted to be part of Governor Alejandro García Padilla’s economic team as Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce.