8:30 am to 12:30 pm Buenos Aires

Alvear Palace Hotel
Av. Alvear 1891
Buenos Aires
Argentina

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CFO Forum: Buenos Aires

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2023 CFO Forum: Buenos Aires

Finance executives from Argentina will share their expertise and perspectives on managing financial operations in the current economic environment. 

8:30 am to 12:30 pm Buenos Aires

Alvear Palace Hotel
Av. Alvear 1891
Buenos Aires
Argentina

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Overview

The CFO Forum: Buenos Aires will convene approximately 45 senior finance leaders in-person, to provide a space for dialogue and collaboration for finance community representatives to hear from experts, engage in collaborative discussions, and network among peers.

This year's forum will address key topics impacting the corporate ecosystem in Argentina, including technological innovation, international business growth, and the country's economic and political outlooks.


Over the past 15 years, Council of the Americas CFO Forums have convened senior finance executives from the top multilatinas and multinational corporations with business in the Western Hemisphere. The forums, located in regional hubs for economic development, provide a space for financial leaders to gain exclusive insight from government officials and industry experts, share best practices, network with peers, and find opportunities to collaborate across industries and sectors.


Registration: Cyndi Balladares cfoprogram@as-coa.org

Program Information: Luciana Sabillon lsabillon@as-coa.org

Sponsorship opportunities: Mercedes Fernandez mfernandez@as-coa.org 

Agenda

Welcome Remarks

  • Yndira Marin, Senior Director, AS/COA Miami
  • Co-Chair: Jean Paul Antelo, Global Transaction Services Sales Executive Andean and CAC & Trade and Supply Chain Finance Latin America, Bank of America

Session I — Economic Outlook 

A senior economist will provide an expert perspective on Argentina's current economic landscape and expectations for the rest of the year.

  • Martín Rapetti, Executive Director, Equilibra

Session II — Managing International Growth in the Face of Uncertainty

Inflation-related instability and exchange rate fluctuation in Argentina have historically compounded operational and financial risks for businesses operating in the country. A panel of experts will explain  how multinational companies are navigating this volatile environment.

  • Mariano Tannenbaum, CFO, Arcos Dorados
  • Maggie Trotta, Finance Director at J&J Med Tech - Southern Cluster, Johnson & Johnson
  • Moderator: Lucas Grieve, Director, Global Transaction Services, Southern Cone Sales Head for Corporate Sector, Bank of America

Session III — Capitalizing on Technological Innovation

An unpredictable currency environment has pushed business leaders in Argentina to innovate the way they conduct international business. As a result, new digital payment platforms, blockchain, and artificial intelligence have transformed the country's financial ecosystem. What should senior financial executives be doing to mitigate risk and leverage this innovative change?

  • Agustín Schachmann, Vice President of Sales – Financial Services LAD, Oracle
  • Paula Arregui, SVP & COO, Mercado Pago
  • Moderator: Lucas Grieve, Director, Global Transaction Services, Southern Cone Sales Head for Corporate Sector, Bank of America

Session IV — Political Outlook: 2023 Election

A timely analysis of the credit implications of Argentina's 2023 presidential election will highlight key developments impacting business in the country. Experts will provide insight into how financial executives can best position their companies given the political scenario.

  • Juan Cruz Diaz, Managing Director, Cefeidas Group
  • Gabriela Catri, Rating Manager, Argentina & Uruguay, Moody's Local

Speakers

Juan Cruz Díaz
Special Advisor, Americas Society/Council of the Americas and Managing Director, Cefeidas Group

Juan Cruz Díaz is special advisor to the president and CEO at the Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA). He is managing director at Cefeidas Group. He is also co-director of the Corporate Governance Program at the Universidad de San Andrés. Before founding Cefeidas...

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Agustín Schachmann
Vicepresidente de Ventas de Servicios Financieros, Oracle América Latina

Agustín Schachmann es responsable por la definición y ejecución de la estrategia del portafolio de aplicaciones de nube de Oracle, atendiendo a las demandas y desafíos de las instituciones financieras para toda la región de América Latina. 

Con 20 años de experiencia en el sector...

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Martín Rapetti
Executive Director, Equilibra

Martín Rapetti es director ejecutivo del Centro de Análisis Económico Equilibra, Investigador Adjunto del CONICET y profesor de Macroeconomía Avanzada en la UBA y el CIAS. Anteriormente se desempeñó como director del programa de Desarrollo Económico de CIPPEC, director de la...

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Mariano Tannenbaum
Chief Financial Officer, Arcos Dorados

Mariano Tannenbaum, 49, is the chief financial officer of Arcos Dorados. He joined Arcos Dorados in 2008 and has held several positions at the corporate level, with his last position being Senior Director of Corporate Finance. Previously, Mr. Tannenbaum had a long international...

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Gabriela Catri
Ratings Manager, Argentina & Uruguay, Moody’s Local

Gabriela Catri works as Moody's local rating manager for Argentina and Uruguay. She leads the analytical team and is responsible for the portfolio of both countries. She has more than 15 years of experience working in risk rating agencies, where she developed as a credit analyst...

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Paula Arregui
Senior VP & COO, Mercado Pago

Paula Arregui, como senior VP & COO de Mercado Pago, dirige la estrategia de desarrollo de la empresa para toda América Latina. Desde su posición, lidera los desafíos de wallet, soluciones de cobro para vendedores y cuentas digitales. Después de su incorporación a Mercado Libre...

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Jean Paul Antelo
Global Transaction Services Sales Executive Andean and CAC & Trade and Supply Chain Finance Latin America, Bank of America

With over 20 years of banking experience, Jean Paul "JP" Antelo's responsibilities include leading a transactional services product team across Latin America responsible for the structuring and provision of working capital, trade & supply chain finance solutions to financial...

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Lucas Grieve
Director, Global Payments Solutions, Southern Cone Sales Head for Corporate Segment

Residing in Chile, Lucas Grieve leads the transactional services sales to multinational corporations and local companies in Southern Cone countries covering Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Accountable for growing strategic client relationships and diversifying...

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Maggie Trotta
Finance Director at J&J Med Tech – Southern Cluster, Johnson & Johnson

Maggie Trotta is the chief financial officer of Johnson & Johnson MedTech for Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Uruguay. She joined J&J MedTech in 2018 in her current position. Maggie has a global career as finance leader in diverse multinational companies such as PwC, Procter...

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