12 Facts About Demetrios Marantis

Demetrios J Marantis was born on May 28,1968 and is an American lawyer, former senior government trade official, lobbyist and executive.

Demetrios Marantis served as the acting United States Trade Representative from March 15,2013, until May 23,2013.

Demetrios Marantis served as the Deputy Trade Representative for four years under Ron Kirk, and became the acting Trade Representative when Kirk resigned in March 2013.

Demetrios Marantis received a Bachelor of Arts in public and international affairs from Princeton University in 1990.

Demetrios Marantis then attended the Harvard Law School, where he received his juris doctor in 1993.

Demetrios Marantis joined the Office of the US Trade Representative in 1998 as its associate general counsel.

Demetrios Marantis returned to the United States to work on John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign as an issue director for John Edwards, Kerry's running mate.

Demetrios Marantis worked for United States Senate Committee on Finance as the chief international trade counsel, starting in 2005.

Demetrios Marantis aided Max Baucus, the committee's chairman, negotiate an expansion of the Trade Adjustment Assistance, and helped secure passage of the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement.

Demetrios Marantis was nominated by President Obama and confirmed by the US Senate in early 2009 to serve as the Deputy Trade Representative, in charge of negotiating trade pacts in Asia and Africa and negotiating with China on tariffs and copyright laws.

In October 2015, Demetrios Marantis was appointed Senior Vice President for Global Government Relations at Visa Inc While at Visa, Demetrios Marantis helped create the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute, spearheaded COVID relief of women-owned small and micro entrepreneurs, and urged governments around the world to prioritize digital trade with Africa and other regions.

In September 2021, Demetrios Marantis joined JPMorgan Chase in September 2021 as Global Head of Corporate Responsibility.