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Critical Materials: Centering the Western Hemisphere in Global Supply Chains

A keynote interview with Jose W. Fernandez and a panel explored how the region can attract the highest quality investments in global energy transition.

10 to 11:15 AM ET

Location
Zoom
Online
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Overview

With abundant natural resources, the Western Hemisphere must be fully integrated into global supply chains if energy transition is to succeed. Sustained private sector investment is crucial to turn potential into reality. It is not without challenges. However, with expertise and financing, the private sector has the tools, along with effective government policies, to support the full integration of the region's resources into global critical materials supply chains. 

How do we get there? Join us virtually on Thursday, July 20 from 10:00 to 11:15 am ET as our speakers present perspectives on what governments and other stakeholders can do to attract the highest quality investments as the region seeks to amplify its position on these important issues.

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Speakers: 

  • Jose W. Fernandez, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, U.S. Department of State (keynote interview) 
  • Jeff Glekin, British Ambassador to Bolivia 
  • Carlos Ibarguen, Senior Consultant, Energy Policy and Regulation 
  • Juan Carlos Jobet, Former Minister of Mining, Chile 
  • Marie-Pierre Paquin, Chief Advisor, Office of the Chief Scientist, Rio Tinto
  • Christopher Smith, Chief Government Affairs Officer, Ford Motor Company 
  • Eric Farnsworth, Vice President, Americas Society/Council of the Americas

Speakers

Jose
Jose W. Fernandez
Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment

Jose W. Fernandez was confirmed by the Senate as Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment on August 6, 2021.  He leads the State Department’s bureaus and offices that stand at the center of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts on climate change, clean...

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Jeff Glekin
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Bolivia

Jeff Glekin was appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Plurinational State of Bolivia in January 2019. He was previously Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Bogotá.

He served for four years as Deputy Head of the Business and Economic Department of the British...

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Carlos Ibargüen
Senior Consultant, Energy Policy and Regulation

Carlos Ibargüen is an international consultant with 30 years of experience as a senior government affairs and communications executive, advocacy & reputation management strategist, and public servant.

Carlos enjoyed a career spanning over two decades with Royal Dutch Shell, where...

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Juan Carlos Jobet
former Minister of Energy and Mining of Chile

Juan Carlos Jobet has extensive experience in public service and the business world. He was minister of Energy and Mining during the second government of Sebastián Piñera. Between 2013 and 2014 he served as Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, and before that as Undersecretary...

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Paquin
Marie-Pierre Paquin
Chief Advisor, Office of the Chief Scientist, Rio Tinto

Marie-Pierre Paquin is a metallurgical engineer with over 20 years experience in process development, operation/maintenance, project study and strategy. Across her various roles in the business, Marie-Pierre has been exposed to most stage of a mining business, from project...

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Christopher Smith
Chief Government Affairs Officer, Ford Motor Co.

Christopher Smith was named Ford’s chief government affairs officer in March 2022. He leads a global team that is constantly enhancing the company’s expertise and influence in legislation and policy vital to the Ford+ plan for growth and value creation.  Rapidly evolving policy...

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Eric Farnsworth
Vice President, AS/COA, Washington

Eric Farnsworth leads the Washington office of the Council of the Americas and the Americas Society with a passion for promoting the importance of the Western Hemisphere for U.S. economic, security, and strategic interests.  A recognized expert, he maintains an important policy...

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