Bernardita Saez

Bernardita Saez is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in various high-profile roles. Currently serving as Senior Legal Counsel at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank since March 2020, Bernardita provides critical legal and operational advice to the Investments Operations Division and contributes to policy development. Previously, as Head of Legal & External Affairs for British American Tobacco in Chile, Bernardita managed legal, regulatory, and compliance matters, leading the division's advisory efforts. Bernardita's prior experience includes positions at prestigious institutions such as the Inter-American Development Bank, where responsibilities spanned from advising on investment loans to developing annotated model agreements. Bernardita holds multiple law degrees, including a Master's from New York University School of Law and a Master's in Law from the National University of Singapore, enhancing a robust academic foundation supporting a diverse legal career.