Video: Latin American Private Equity Cases

Private equity experts gathered at AS/COA on December 8 to discuss venture capital in Latin America and highlight case studies across the region. They spoke about improvements in the industry and remaining challenges, such as taxation. The panelists examined how to create and preserve value in the companies strengthening environmental, social, and governance efforts. The discussion was AS/COA's sixth annual private equity and venture capital panel in partnership with the Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LAVCA).

Welcoming Remarks:

• Susan Segal, President and CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas

Overview:

• Cate Ambrose, President & Executive Director, LAVCA

Panelists:

• Martin Diaz Plata, Managing Partner, Capital Group Private Markets
• Sebastián Villa, Partner, Southern Cross Group
• Jarlyth Hancock Gibson, Director of Business Operations and Risk Officer, Advent International
• Carlos de la Fuente, Managing Director, The Abraaj Group
• Michael Rogers, Global Deputy Private Equity Leader, E & Y (Moderator)