
About
Ms. Silva serves as a partner at the Chilean law firm Bofill Escobar Silva Abogados, where her practice focuses on complex infrastructure development projects, natural resources, and public utilities. In December 2022, Ms. Silva became a director of ICAFAL IngenierĂa y ConstrucciĂłn S.A., a privately held infrastructure company in Chile. An accomplished legal professional with over two decades of experience in both the private and public sectors, Ms. Silva started her career as a lawyer for the Chilean Chamber of Construction where she helped develop Chile’s sanitary and public works concession systems. She specialized in public works concession contracts, competition, and water resource management, as well as the development of electric, sanitary, and infrastructure projects. In 2010, Ms. Silva was appointed Vice Minister of Public Works. Ms. Silva became Minister of Public Works at the end of 2012, a position she held until March 2014. As Minister, she promoted and led complex infrastructural works such as the bridge over the Chacao Channel and the AmĂ©rico Vespucio Oriente highway. She also led the development of the National Water Resource Strategy and is currently director of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce, director at the Infrastructure Policy Council, and member of Women Corporate Directors. Ms. Silva has been named one of Chile’s 100 leading woman leaders on four occasions. She holds a law degree from the University of Chile.
Areas of Expertise
Health, Safety and Environmental
Talent Development and Allocation & Partnership Culture
International Business Experience and Global Partnerships
Government and Regulatory Affairs & Community Relations
Risk Management
Personal Details
Qualifications & Experience
Other directorships (state)
(only entities turnover at least $5m p/a)
Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrick Gold | Nominations & Governance | Member | 01/08/2019 | |
| Barrick Gold | Social & Ethics | Member | 01/08/2019 | |
| Barrick Gold | Board | Member | 01/08/2019 |