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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ferrer and the second or maternal family name is Fernández.
Javier D. Ferrer
President of the Puerto Rico Government Development Bank
In office
January 2, 2013 – July 2013
GovernorAlejandro García Padilla
Preceded byJuan C. Batlle
Succeeded byJosé Pagán Beauchamp
Personal details
Born (1961-12-29) December 29, 1961 (age 62)
Havana, Cuba
Political partyPopular Democratic Party
SpouseBlanca P. Escudero
Children5
EducationHarvard University (BA)
Boston College (JD)

Javier D. Ferrer Fernández (born December 29, 1961)[1] is a Cuban-American lawyer, financial advisor, businessman and politician who served as President and member of the board of the Puerto Rico Government Development Bank for Governor Alejandro García Padilla.

He graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1983 and from Boston College Law School with a Juris Doctor in 1986.[2][1] After graduating from law school he practiced law with Kutak, Rock & Campbell from 1986 to 1988.[1] From 1988 to 1989 he practiced law with O'Neill & Borges LLC.[3] From 1989 to 1991 he practiced law with Hernandez Mayoral & Ferrer.[3] From 1991 to 1992 he practiced law with McConnell Valdes LLC.[3]

Ferrer is a founding partner of Pietrantoni Méndez & Álvarez LLC which specializes in commercial law, corporate law, corporate finance law, public finance law, commercial lending, and mergers and acquisitions. He practiced law with the firm from 1992 to 2014.[3] He has also served as an advisor to financial institutions. Mr. Ferrer has been distinguished by Chambers as one of the world's best corporate lawyers.

In December 2012, he was appointed head of the Government Development Bank, that serves as government financial advisers.[4][5]

Since October 1, 2014, he has been acting as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Popular, Inc. Mr. Ferrer is a director of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico.[6][7][8][9]

He is married to Blanca Pujals Escudero and they have 5 children.[10]

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  1. ^ a b c Hubbell, Martindale (April 1995). Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory: Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Puerto Rico & U. S. Territories (Volume 16 - 1995). Martindale-Hubbell. ISBN 9781561601127.
  2. ^ Martindale-Hubbell Law Profile
  3. ^ a b c d Javier D Ferrer Fernandez - Exec VP/CLO/Secretary, Popular Inc
  4. ^ "Puerto Rico appoints head of Government Development Bank". Reuters. 11 December 2012.
  5. ^ Kaske, Michelle (2012-12-11). "Ferrer Named to Head Puerto Rico's Government Development Bank". Bloomberg.com. Bloomberg. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
  6. ^ "García Padilla ya tiene presidente del BGF y secretaria de Hacienda - El Nuevo Día". Elnuevodia.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-15. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
  7. ^ "Melba Acosta es nominada como secretaria de Hacienda". Primerahora.com. 2011-12-29. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
  8. ^ Vocero.com. "Designa a líderes de Hacienda y BGF – Vocero de Puerto Rico". Vocero.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-10. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
  9. ^ "Melba Acosta encabeza "Dream Team" económico - NotiCel™". Noticel.com. 2012-12-11. Archived from the original on 2012-12-16. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
  10. ^ Javier D. Ferrer-Fernández bio[permanent dead link‍]
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