Johanna Hill, Author at Trade Treasury Payments

Ms Johanna Hill (El Salvador) began her role as Deputy Director-General in November 2023. She is a trade expert with more than 25 years’ experience in international trade. Previously, she held the position of Managing Partner of the San Salvador Office of CA Trade Consulting Group, where she advised firms and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on issues relating to international trade and foreign direct investment. Other roles have included Executive Director of El Salvador’s Chamber of Telecommunications and member of the Board of Directors of Banco Azul. Ms Hill has also served as Vice Minister of Economy, where she was responsible for the conduct and implementation of trade policy, negotiations of bilateral free trade agreements and multilateral negotiations. Prior to her appointment as Vice Minister, she occupied different positions within the Ministry of Economy, including Deputy Director and Director for Trade Policy. She holds a master’s degree in International Economic Policy from the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, New York, and a Bachelor’s degree from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.