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Roman Yosif
Director Ejecutivo en Laboratorio de Gobierno
Roman Yosif Capdeville is the Executive Director of Chile's Laboratorio de Gobierno, a pioneering institution focused on fostering innovation within the public sector. Established in 2015, the laboratory aims to transform public management by engaging citizens in the co-creation and implementation of services that enhance their lives. Yosif emphasizes the importance of an evidence-based approach, utilizing data and user experience to drive change effectively within governmental frameworks.1
Background and Education
Yosif holds a degree in commercial engineering from the Universidad de Chile and has furthered his expertise with a certificate in data analytics from MIT. His career spans various sectors, including significant roles in both private and public domains, where he has tackled innovation challenges and collaborated with diverse stakeholders. Notably, he was a co-founder and served as the first Deputy Head of Laboratorio de Gobierno, which is recognized as the first national innovation lab for the public sector in Latin America.12
Contributions and Leadership
Under Yosif's leadership, Laboratorio de Gobierno has focused on practical implementation of innovative ideas rather than just theoretical exploration. For instance, in collaboration with the Ministry of Healthcare, the lab successfully redesigned a national healthcare insurance service, streamlining processes and enhancing service delivery for a vast portion of Chile's population. This project exemplified Yosif's commitment to engaging stakeholders throughout the design and implementation phases.1
Affiliations
In addition to his role at Laboratorio de Gobierno, Yosif is actively involved in several organizations:
- Member of the Innovation Circle Board of ICARE (Chilean Institute of Company Administration).
- Expert member of the Chilean National Contest of Innovation AVONNI.
- Fellow member of the Public Sector Strategy Network at Salzburg Global Seminar.
- Board member of the Executive Committee for State Modernization in Chile.12
Yosif's work reflects a dedication to not only fostering innovation but also ensuring that such innovations are effectively integrated into public systems for tangible societal benefits.

