8:30 am to 12:30 pm Buenos Aires

Alvear Palace Hotel
Av. Alvear 1891
Buenos Aires
Argentina

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CFOs gathered in Buenos Aires, 2024

CFO Forum in Buenos Aires, 2023.  (Image: Belen Miguens)

2024 CFO Forum: Buenos Aires

Senior leaders from top multinational and multilatina companies gathered in-person in the Argentine capital.

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 provides a space for dialogue and collaboration from finance community representatives. Participants heard from experts, engaged in collaborative discussions, and network among peers.

This year's forum addressed key topics impacting the financial function of the country, such as the pro-capital market, shared service centers, and an economic outlook from the public and private sectors perspectives.


Registration: Andres Riebman cfoprogram@as-coa.org

Program Information: Lorrane Campos lcampos@as-coa.org

Sponsorship Opportunities: Cyndi Balladares cballadares@as-coa.org 

Agenda

2024 CFO Forum: Buenos Aires

Welcome Remarks

  • Chair: María Lourdes Terán, Vice President, AS/COA Miami
  • Co-Chair: Jean Paul Antelo, Global Payments Solutions Sales Head Andean and CAC & Trade and Supply Chain Finance Latin America, Bank of America
  • Welcome Remarks: Annali Duarte, Head of Global Transaction Services Latin America, Managing Director, Bank of America

Session I: Argentina en Perspectiva

La sesión ofrecerá un análisis económico de Argentina desde la perspectiva del gobierno actual y sus expectativas.

  • Pablo Quirno, Secretario de Finanzas, Republica Argentina
  • Moderador: Martin Fernandez-Romero, Managing Director & Chaiman of the Boards, Moody’s Local 

Session II: El Rol del CFO ante un Gobierno Pro-Capital Privado

El nuevo escenario político argentino en el último año ha presentado nuevas oportunidades para la inversión y el panorama empresarial en el país y la región. En un contexto macroeconómico de volatilidad, los CFOs enfrentan nuevos retos. El panel abordará estrategias para mantener la estabilidad financiera frente a esta nueva dinámica del mercado.

  • Gabriel Blasi, CFO, Telecom Argentina S.A.
  • Hernan Giacoboni, Gerente Senior de Finanzas, Región Andina y el Cono Sur (CFO), División América Latina y el Caribe, FedEx 
  • Andres Agustin Silva, Gerente de Finanzas y Nuevos Negocios, Grupo Arcor
  • Moderador: Gabriela Catri, Ratings Manager for Argentina and Uruguay, Moody's Local Group 

Session III: Optimización de Centros de Servicios Compartidos (CSC)

El panel abordará la evolución de los centros de servicios compartidos, el impacto de la inteligencia artificial y el rol estratégico que estos representan en las operaciones de un negocio. Los panelistas compartirán cómo los centros de servicios compartidos se han convertido en un catalizador para la transformación digital y la importancia de incorporarlos en la estrategia corporativa.

  • Maria Victoria Volonte, Partner, Technology & Transformation, Deloitte Spanish Latin America
  • Moderador: Moises Vidal, Managing Director, Corporates and Multinational Regional Sales Executive - Latin America Global Transaction Services, Bank of America 

Session IV: Análisis Económico 

Un economista experto presentará un análisis de la economía argentina y regional.

  • Marcos Buscaglia, Partner & Founder, Auberdi Partners
  • Moderador: Jean Paul Antelo, Global Payments Solutions Sales Head Andean and CAC & Trade and Supply Chain Finance Latin America, Bank of America

Speakers

Gabriel Blasi
CFO, Telecom Argentina S.A.

On September 25, 2017, Mr. Gabriel Pablo Blasi joined Telecom as its chief financial officer. Mr. Blasi holds a degree in business administration from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, a graduate degree from the Universidad Austral (IAE), and a graduate degree in finance from the...

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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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Marcos Buscaglia
Partner, Auberdi Partners

Marcos Buscaglia is an economist, former Wall Street analyst and Emerging Markets expert. He has more than 30 years doing research on the economies of Emerging Market countries and advising Wall Street companies. He is also emerging as a leading voice on the topic of markets and...

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Moises Vidal
Managing Director, Corporates and Multinational Regional Sales Executive - Latin America Global Transaction Services, Bank of America

Moises Vidal is a managing director, treasury sales executive based in Miami. He is responsible for leading treasury sales for Corporates & Multinationals in the Latin America region. His responsibilities include the development and execution of the overall market strategy, as...

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Victoria Volonte
Socia Líder Transformación de Operaciones, Delloite Cono Sur

Victoria Volonte cuenta con significativa experiencia en Diseño e Implementación de Centros de Servicios Compartidos y proyectos de Definición y Reingeniería de Procesos, habiendo participado en equipos funcionales y técnicos. Asimismo, se ha desempeñado como Project Management...

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Martin Fernandez-Romero
Managing Director & Chairman of the Boards, Moody's Local Group

Martin Fernandez-Romero is an experienced financial professional with expertise in capital markets in Latin America. He has spent over two decades working in the industry, leading teams, and managing businesses in the region. He currently serves as the managing director of the...

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Gabriela Catri
Rating Manager for Argentina and Uruguay, Moody's Local Group

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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Andres Silva
Gerente de Finanzas y Nuevos Negocios, Grupo Arcor

Andrés Agustín Silva es el gerente de Finanzas y Nuevos Negocios del Grupo Arcor, responsable de la Tesorería, Mercado de Capitales, Relaciones con Inversores Institucionales y Nuevos Negocios. 

Se incorporó al Grupo Arcor en 1996 como analista senior de Planeamiento y Control de...

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Hernán Giacoboni
Gerente Senior de Finanzas, Región Andina y el Cono Sur, División América Latina y el Caribe, FedEx

Hernán Giacoboni es Gerente Senior de Finanzas para la Región Andina y el Cono Sur en FedEx, la empresa de transporte exprés más grande del mundo, que conecta más de 220 países y territorios alrededor del mundo. Hernán tiene responsabilidad sobre la gestión y el planeamiento...

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Annali Duarte
Head of Global Transaction Services for Latin America, Bank of America

Annali Duarte is managing director and head of Global Transaction Services (GTS) for Latin America at Bank of America. In this role, Annali is responsible for creating and executing the regional strategy for a suite of transaction banking solutions including payments, receivables...

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