Ricardo Paredes Castro
Independent Arbitrator
President of the Specialized Chamber for the Elimination of Bureaucratic Barriers at INDECOPI (2018 - 2023, renewed 2024–2029)
Appointed to the Roster of Arbitrators – PUCP Arbitration Center (2026) and to the Specialized Roster in Public Procurement (Law 32069).
Economist from Universidad del Pacífico with a Master’s from Harvard Kennedy School.
I combine direct State experience with elite economic vision to resolve disputes with rigor, absolute impartiality, and practical focus.
EDUCATION
Jan - Mar 2025
Sep - Dec 2024
2005 - 2007
2011
1993 - 1998
UNIVERSIDAD CIENTÍFICA DEL SUR
Law Studies
In progress, semester 5/10
This legal training complements my economic-regulatory profile, strengthening my ability to analyze disputes with full command of the legal framework and prepare rigorous arbitral awards.
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DEL PERU
Specializations
Administrative Law for Arbitrators
Public Procurement Management
Targeted training in key public arbitration regulations, enabling precise and practical application of the law.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
John F. Kennedy School of Government
Master in Public Administration in International Development - MPAID
Global perspective on governance and institutional conflict resolution that enriches arbitrations involving state or investment components.
UNIVERSIDAD DEL PACÍFICO
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics (Honors)
Undergraduate Degree in Economics
Strong analytical foundation for assessing real economic impacts in complex disputes.
EXPERIENCE
2018-2023
2024-2029
RENEWED
2019
PRESENT
2012
PRESENT
2007-2012
2000-2005
INDECOPI
President of the Specialized Chamber for the Elimination of Bureaucratic Barriers
Direct resolution of hundreds of regulatory disputes under permanent public scrutiny.
This high-responsibility role has given me exceptional understanding of how the Peruvian State actually functions.
ONUDI
National Coordinator GQSP Peru
Management of US$ 4 million and multisectoral mediation in agro-export value chains.
Driving innovation, quality, and sustainability through projects that improved competitiveness in agricultural and innovation sectors such as coffee and cacao.
Consultant in management and public policy, productive development and social management and ProInnovate project evaluation
Improving management and evaluation of public and private projects at national level and across companies of all sizes.
COMEXPERU
Manager of Economic Studies and Business Consulting
Leadership in foreign trade policy and sectoral advocacy in conflict situations, promoting policies that balance regulation and free trade.
MINCETUR
WTO Forum Coordinator and Analyst – Vice Ministry of Foreign Trade,
Coordination of Peru’s participation in the WTO (Doha Round) and negotiation of Financial Services in the Peru–U.S. Free Trade Agreement.
This practical experience in multilateral and bilateral rules, including investment chapters, provides key strategic insight for international trade and investment arbitration.