Gisselle Valera

Gisselle Valera is the president of Barrick Pueblo Viejo, a leading gold mining operation in the Dominican Republic. She has been instrumental in leveraging the rising international gold prices to significantly boost the country's fiscal revenues, with projections indicating that the state could receive over US$500 million in tax revenues in 2025. Valera advocates for a progressive fiscal framework that maximizes the benefits of mining operations for the Dominican economy while ensuring responsible environmental and social practices.