Alfred Schipke, is the IMF’s regional resident representative and heads the regional office since its inception in 2006. In this capacity he has co-led the Western Hemisphere Department's analytical work on Central America, fostered the dialogue with the Central American authorities on regional issues, and expanded the Fund's regional outreach activities. Previously, he was a research fellow at the Kiel Institute of World Economics. He holds a PhD in economics, has published a number of books and articles, and taught international trade and finance at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. His current research interests include issues related to economic integration and linkages between macroeconomics and financial markets.

Mynor Meza-Duering, is economist (seconded by the Guatemalan Central Bank) who joined the regional office in August 2006. He holds two Masters’ degrees: one in political economy from the University of Illinois (U.S.) and one in finance from Rafael Landivar University (Guatemala). His fields of specialization are monetary and public sector economics, as well as international finance. He contributes to analytical notes and papers; and monitors financial, external, fiscal, and real sector activities, as well as political developments in Guatemala and the region.

Amanda de Fuentes is executive assistant seconded by the Guatemalan Central Bank. She has been with the IMF since the establishment of the Guatemala office in 2003 and now is responsible for all administrative matters related to the regional office. She holds a degree from Rafael Landivar University (Guatemala).

Armando Avila, is the driver and responsible for security and has been working for the IMF since 2003. In these capacities, he previously worked at the Central Bank and the Guatemalan Presidency.