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Carolina Palma
Indirect Tax Director, Trade & Customs Leader for Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic
Carolina Palma is a prominent figure in the field of international trade and customs, currently serving as the Indirect Tax Director and Global Trade & Customs Leader at EY (Ernst & Young). She is based in San José, Costa Rica, and holds the position of Associate Partner within EY's Indirect Tax practice.
Professional Background
Dr. Carolina Palma has extensive experience in various aspects of international trade, including trade compliance, regulations, and the nuances of free trade agreements. Her career highlights include:
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Negotiator for Costa Rica's Ministry of International Trade (COMEX): She played a significant role in negotiating the free trade agreement between Central America and the European Union and implementing the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA).
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Advisory Roles: She has served as an advisor to the Costa Rican Embassy in China and has contributed to discussions on international investment disputes and litigation.
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Academic Contributions: Carolina has held academic positions as a researcher and professor at institutions such as the World Trade Institute, the University of Renmin, and TEC Monterrey in Mexico.
Education
Carolina Palma's academic qualifications are impressive, including:
- A degree from the University of Costa Rica.
- Master’s degrees in Law from Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich and in Economic Law and Foreign Trade from the National Distance Education University.
- Doctoral studies in International Trade from the World Trade Institute in Switzerland.
Her expertise and leadership in indirect tax and global trade make her a key player in her field, particularly within the Americas region.123
