Jose

Jose Arroyo manages corporate responsibility, human rights, and labor affairs policy with USCIB. Arroyo started his career in 2011 as a policy auditor for the Government of Costa Rica and later, he transitioned to the country’s foreign service. In 2013, he was appointed as Consul of Costa Rica in New York City, where he worked in implementing foreign policy, with a particular focus on sustainability and immigrant protection. As a diplomat, Arroyo tracked policy and legislation developments and fostered cooperation between Costa Rica and the U.S. Government, state officials, multinational organizations, and the private sector. After leaving the Consulate, Arroyo became a consultant with UNEP, advising on economic growth under a decarbonization strategy. 

Arroyo has a postgraduate degree in Economics and brings expertise in international and government affairs, responsible business conduct, and relationship building. He joined USCIB in 2022.