Jose Arroyo manages corporate responsibility, human rights, and labor affairs policy. Arroyo started his career in 2011 as a policy and financial auditor for the Government of Costa Rica and later, he transitioned to the Foreign Service.
In 2013, he was appointed as Consul of Costa Rica in New York, 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.
He brings expertise in international affairs, project management, and relationship building.
Recent Articles by Jose
USCIB Welcomes New Corporate Responsibility and Labor Affairs Committee Vice Chairs (1/24/2023) - USCIB is pleased to announce two new Vice Chairs of the USCIB Corporate Responsibility and Labor Affairs (CRLA) Committee—Melissa Kopolow and Ryan Larsen. Kopolow is vice president with Dentons Global Advisors—Albright Stonebridge Group’s (DGA-ASG) Sustainability Practice, where she advises corporations, nonprofits and foundations on sustainability and ESG initiatives and strategies. Prior to joining ASG, Kopolow was the global director of […]
USCIB Urges More Business Engagement in UN to Address Human Rights Gaps (12/12/2022) - USCIB members discussed issues related to business and human rights with representatives of the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the U.S. Ambassador to the Human Rights Council at the 11th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights.