Christopher A. Padilla

Christopher A. "Chris" Padilla is a former Under Secretary for International Trade within the United States Department of Commerce.^[1] From 2002-2008, Christopher Padilla worked within the Bush administration with a focus on international trade and economic issues. On September 29, 2006, he was confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration by the U.S. Senate.

Chris Padilla
Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade
In office December 19, 2007 – January 20, 2009
President	George W. Bush
Preceded by	Michelle O'Neill (Acting)
Succeeded by	Frank Sanchez