About Felipe
Economist and lawyer with 10 years of consultancy experience, specializing in applying data-driven analysis and economic principles to complex issues, with a specific interest in industrial organisation and competition policy. My experience includes conducting antitrust/competition analysis and applying econometric techniques and a strong track record in delivering economic evaluations that have refuted government allegations and informed strategic policy decisions. Proficient in data analytics and financial analysis, I bring a unique blend of economic and analytical skills, coupled with fluency in English and Spanish, and a strong working knowledge of German, to contribute effectively to challenging competition proceedings.
English
Native or bilingual
German
Fluent
Spanish
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Munich (up to 50km)
Experience
- BAKER MCKENZIEEconomic and Legal Consultant - AntitrustCONSULTING AND AUDITSAugust 2024 - Today (1 year and 10 months)As part of an antitrust investigation by Colombia's Ministry of Commerce, I assessed the dumping margin of an international company, employing rigorous economic data analysis and information management to conclude that no dumping practices were present.• Delivered an economic evaluation that refuted government dumping allegations, revealing a negative dumping margin of -10% and safeguarding the client from unfair trade penalties• Developed complex pricing models and managed extensive financial data, providing key economic and legal expertise to ensure seamless client communication and efficient project execution throughout the investigation using STATA
- Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)Director – Data & StrategyBANKING AND INSURANCEApril 2019 - Today (7 years and 2 months)New York & Company, Ridgewood, NY, USALed the creation of the 'Knowledge for Results' (K4R) unit at IADB, aimed at optimizing public sector processes using economic efficiency principles and data-driven strategies in Latin America's public sector, increasing productivity, and enhancing efficiency by applying best practices from the private sector:• Utilized econometric techniques to evaluate and implement a data-driven mechanism for optimizing efficiency in the ICU, leading to a 23% improvement in cancer patient throughput, a 51% reduction in extended hospitalizations, and $72,640 USD in cost reductions for the National Institute of Cancerology in Colombia• Leveraged econometric techniques such as Difference-in-Differences (DID), Before-and-After analysis with trends, and experimental analysis to conduct gap and impact assessments, manage databases, design dashboards, and create datasets for 20 projects in the Citizen Service Innovation Division, ultimately providing data-driven insights• Employed economic evaluation methods to assess the impact of a $20 million IADB-funded online procurement software for Colombia's National Planning Department, with a focus on enhancing market transparency and efficiency in government purchasing, leading to key recommendations for improvement• Performed a strategic cost-benefit evaluation to inform the decision-making process for a $10 million IADB loan, analyzing the potential impact of a digital legal defense software on Colombia's Judiciary National Defense Agency's operational efficiency and broader strategic goals• Cultivated C-level relationships across Latin America by leading 10+ workshops focused on data analysis and KPI design to drive bureaucracy-reducing processes and achieve measurable public sector efficiency improvements
- POSSE HERRERA RUIZRemote Economic and Legal Consultant – AntitrustCONSULTING AND AUDITSJuly 2022 - December 2022 (5 months)Designed and executed comprehensive evaluations of Colombia's economic sectors to identify high-performing industries and assess market constraints that may impede competition. This work involved leveraging international frameworks (including those related to competition assessment), aligning economic analyses with national and global sustainability goals, and identifying regulatory gaps relevant to fostering a competitive landscape:• Engineered a performance index to identify Colombia's leading economic sector and analyzed non-tariff restraints on market activities, ensuring methodological accuracy through the OECD's Competition Assessment Toolkit application• Delivered a comprehensive, ISIC-categorized analysis of Colombia's trade, labor, and economic landscape, providing data-driven insights that could inform policy decisions related to market competitiveness and investment
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Education
- Master of Arts (MA) in Econometrics and Quantitative EconomicsNew York University (NYU)2023Master of Arts (MA) in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Law degree (LLB)Universidad de Los Andes2017Law degree (LLB)