Villamil @ Newsweek en Español.

Ideas Publishing Group (IPG) announced a new column “Punto de Vista” in Newsweek en Español to be written by acclaimed business economist Dr. Jose Antonio “Tony” Villamil. Dr. Villamil is a leading business economist, a sought-after professional speaker, and a senior advisor to corporations, business associations and public officials of the Americas. Dr. Villamil is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Washington Economics Group, Inc. established in Coral Gables, Florida, after serving with distinction as United States Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Administration of former President George H. Bush. In addition to his public service, Dr. Villamil has successfully served throughout his twenty-five year career a director of a national bank, senior economist of major U.S. financial institutions and most recently as Director for Tourism, Trade and Economic Development of Florida. He is currently Vice Chairman of Florida FTAA, Inc., Chairman of Governor Bush Council of Economic Advisors, and a member of the Board of Directors of Enterprise Florida – the State of Florida’s economic development organization.

“Every week, Newsweek shows readers what’s new and what’s next in politics, business, health, culture, technology and global affairs – in a smart, dramatic, provocative package that captures the excitement of our fast-changing world. We are fortunate to have economist Tony Villamil contribute his extensive knowledge and experience to help our readers connect the dots and make sense of what is happening and where we are going in today’s complex and ever changing global marketplace,” said Carlos Modia, President of Ideas Publishing Group.

“I am thrilled to be writing for Newsweek en Español covering the issues and challenges facing hemispheric integration, so-called Darwinian Economics as it pertains to survival of the fittest companies and about the “new normal” economy under these times of great change and uncertainty” said Tony Villamil.

“Newsweek en Español’s editorial mission has been to provide our readers with a look at the world and Latin affairs from a different and fresh perspective than that provided by local publications. Leveraging Tony’s experience and resources will further enhance our ability to deliver a fresh and relevant perspective on what the reader needs to know in today’s global economy to thrive,” said José Chao, Publisher Newsweek en Español.