Governor submits nominees to head PRITS, Office of Financial Institutions

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón

By THE STAR STAFF

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón has officially submitted nominees to lead the Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service (PRITS) and the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions to the island Senate.

The confirmation process for the appointments will take place during the second yearly legislative session, which is set to commence on Aug. 18. Notably, the appointments are expected to take effect during the legislative recess, enabling both officials to assume their roles immediately.

Martín Jiménez has been appointed as chief innovation and information officer for the Puerto Rico government, as well as executive director of PRITS. With over 23 years of expertise, Jiménez has distinguished himself as a leading adviser in information technology systems, security and strategy. He is the founder of Nexgen Systems, where he oversaw numerous technology strategy projects. His previous roles include serving as technology director for the Municipality of San Juan, managing cybersecurity projects in the private sector, and holding key positions at MMM Holdings and Cybertech Solutions Group. Jiménez’s credentials include an associate’s degree in information systems management and computer science, a bachelor of science in business, and a master’s in business administration.

Mónica Rodríguez Villa has been appointed as the commissioner of financial institutions. Before the appointment, she held the position of deputy commissioner of financial institutions and served as the assistant commissioner for the Non-Depository Examination Division. Rodríguez Villa also oversaw the Third Party Management Department at Firstbank and provided legal counsel at Banco Santander. Her educational background includes an associate’s degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland, a bachelor’s degree in justice systems from Sacred Heart University, and a juris doctor from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law.

Additionally, González Colón has nominated Lylybeth Echeandía Fuster to serve as a member of the board of the State Insurance Fund Corp.