Daniel Mas Valdés

Daniel Sebastián Mas Valdés (born 20 October 1970) is a Chilean agribusiness engineer, business leader, and politician who has been serving as both Minister of Economy and Minister of Mining since 11 March 2026 under the presidency of José Antonio Kast.

Prior to his appointment, he served as vice president of the Confederation of Production and Commerce (CPC), where he was involved in discussions on regulatory reform and investment conditions for the Chilean economy.

Early life and education Daniel Mas was born in La Serena, Chile. He holds a degree in Agribusiness Engineering with a specialization in Agricultural Economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.

Professional career 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.

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.

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.