Background
Smith-Perera, Roberto E. was born on May 1, 1958 in Barquisimeto Lara, Venezuela. Son of Roberto and Aida (Perera) Smith.
Smith-Perera, Roberto E. was born on May 1, 1958 in Barquisimeto Lara, Venezuela. Son of Roberto and Aida (Perera) Smith.
Master in Public Policy, Harvard University, 1985; Doctor of Philosophy, 1987.
Researcher, Cendes, Caracas, Venezuela, 1981-1983;
consultant, McKinsey, Washington, 1987-1989;
vice minister, Min. Planning, Caracas, Venezuela, 1989-1990;
minister, Transport and Comm., Caracas, Venezuela, 1990-1992;
ambassador of Venezuela, Brussels, Belgium, 1992-1995;
president, IMPSAT, Caracas, Venezuela, since 1995. Researcher Harvard EEPC, Cambridge, 1985-1987.
Professor Boston University, Brussels, 1994-1995. Coordinator, 1993-1994, president, since 1995, Andean Satellite Company, Caracas, Venezuela.
President Student Center, USB, Venezuela, 1978-1979. Member Harvard Club of Belgium, Association for Policy Analysis and Management, American Economics Association.
Married Marina R. Pocaterra, December 22, 1983. Children: Maria Elisa, Maria Corina, María Sofía.