Daniel Mas

Mas’s professional career has been closely linked to productive enterprises and regional economic development, particularly in northern Chile. In 2003, he assumed executive roles at Ecomac S.A., a construction and real estate company founded in 1965 by his father, Daniel Mas Rocha.^[1] The company expanded its operations across several regions, including Coquimbo, Atacama, Biobío, and Los Lagos.

Between 2010 and 2014, Mas served as vice president of the Terminal Puerto Coquimbo (TPC), participating in regional infrastructure decision-making processes.^[1] Mas also developed agricultural ventures and founded the business accelerator Kawen, which supports multiple entrepreneurial projects.^[2]

Mas has held leadership roles within Chilean business associations. He was president of regional business organizations, served for sixteen years as a board member of CIDERE (Corporación Industrial para el Desarrollo Regional), and was active in SOFOFA; he served on SOFOFA’s Executive Council during a term of leadership under Bernardo Larraín.^[2]

Within these circles, he was identified as a voice on issues of regulatory frameworks, investment conditions, and economic growth, particularly concerning infrastructure development, regional decentralization, and employment generation.^[2]

In January 2026, president-elect José Antonio Kast appointed Mas as both Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism and Minister of Mining, positions he is scheduled to formally assume on 11 March 2026.^[4]

As Minister of Economy, one of Mas’s primary mandates will be to streamline permitting processes, including advancing the implementation of the Framework Law on Sectoral Authorizations with the aim of reducing delays and administrative complexity while maintaining environmental, health, and safety standards.^[2]

In the mining portfolio, he will take office amid ongoing discussions on regulatory certainty and investment conditions affecting the sector’s ability to sustain production and attract long-term capital.^[2]