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Chile
Latin America
Core Intelligence Domain: Economics & Public Policy
Location: Santiago, Chile | Languages: Spanish, English
Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence
Raphael Bergoeing is a highly distinguished Chilean economist, academic, and strategic advisor, renowned for his profound expertise in macroeconomics, productivity optimisation, and financial regulation. Operating at the highest echelons of public administration and corporate leadership, Bergoeing brings rigorous academic insight to real-world structural challenges. His proprietary frameworks on economic efficiency and regulatory architecture have positioned him as a leading voice on Latin American market dynamics, institutional resilience, and sustainable economic growth strategies for the modern globalised economy.
With a robust career bridging the public, private, and academic sectors, Raphael Bergoeing has held several of Chile’s most critical economic leadership roles. As the President of the National Productivity Commission of Chile (Comisión Nacional de Productividad – CNP), he has spearheaded pivotal research and policy recommendations designed to eliminate regulatory bottlenecks, foster innovation, and drive long-term systemic efficiency across the nation’s core industries. His work in this capacity has been instrumental in advising consecutive governments on structural reforms necessary to escape the middle-income trap.
Previously, Bergoeing served as the Superintendent of Banks and Financial Institutions (SBIF) in Chile, where he oversaw the stability, transparency, and regulatory compliance of the national banking sector during periods of significant global financial recalibration. Under his tenure, he championed the modernisation of financial supervision, pushing for greater financial inclusion whilst ensuring rigorous risk management protocols were upheld. Furthermore, his executive acumen was demonstrated during his term as the Chairman of the Board for Metro de Santiago, one of Latin America’s largest and most efficient urban transport networks, where he oversaw massive infrastructural expansion and operational optimisation.
Holding a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Minnesota—an institution globally recognised for its macroeconomic pedigree—Bergoeing has maintained a strong commitment to academia and economic research. He has served as a tenured professor at the University of Chile and Diego Portales University, as well as a senior researcher at the prestigious Centro de Estudios Públicos (CEP).
His research is frequently published in top-tier international economic journals, focusing heavily on Total Factor Productivity (TFP), the dynamics of firm entry and exit, and the impact of government regulation on market efficiency. By analysing why certain economies thrive whilst others stagnate, Bergoeing has developed powerful strategic foresight models that assist multinational corporations, institutional investors, and policymakers in navigating the complexities of emerging markets.
"Raphael’s talk was very good. His knowledge is impressive, and he is also a good speaker and a nice person. Thanks so much for your help." Rosario Urrutia M.Country Manager | Chile