Council of the Americas Symposium Gathers Leaders Shaping Latin America

On October 30, the Council of the Americas will host the Council of the Americas Symposium and 29th BRAVO Business Awards at the Loews Hotel Coral Gables. This annual event gathers business visionaries and thought leaders from diverse industries to discuss the pressing challenges and opportunities impacting Latin America and the global business landscape. More than 500 distinguished leaders from the Americas are expected to attend, representing multinational corporations, multilatinas, Latin American tech unicorns, venture capital firms, academia, media, NGOs, and more.

“The level of leadership we see at this Symposium underscores the importance of pushing for new ideas and innovation. It also highlights the critical role that dialogue plays in driving progress,” said Maria Lourdes Teran, Vice President of AS/COA Miami and Chair of the BRAVO Business Awards. “These discussions provide valuable insights and inspire future leaders to continue working towards a better future for Latin America.”

The day-long event will cover eight major themes, such as energy transition, Latin America’s role in the world stage, digital inclusion, global mega trends, and the future of technology in Latin America. Highlights include:

• Unleashing Latin America’s Potential on the Global Stage

Paula Santilli, CEO, PepsiCo Latin America

Roberto Alvo, CEO, LATAM Airlines

Cristina Palmaka, President, SAP Latin America & Caribbean

Ariane Ortiz-Bollin, Vice President - Senior Credit Officer for Latin America Credit Strategy and Research, Moody’s Ratings

Moderator: Michael Stott, Latin America Editor, Financial Times

• Key Imperatives for the Region’s Clean Energy Transition

Juan Ignacio Rubiolo, Executive Vice President and President International Business Unit and Infrastructure, The AES Corporation

Jairo Lorenzatto, CEO Latin America, Smurfit WestRock

Shannon Kellog, VP of Public Policy, Americas, Amazon Web Services

Elizabeth Robberechts, Division Chief of Infrastructure and Energy, IDB Invest

Moderator: Carlos Barrera, CEO, Atlas Renewable Energy

• A Look Into the 2025 Mega Trends

Haim Israel, Global Strategist, Head of Global Thematic Research, Bank of America

• Advancing Digital Inclusion for Economic Growth

João Vitor Menin, CEO, Inter&Co

Juan Pablo Mata, CEO, Grupo Mariposa

Paula Bellizia, Vice President, Latin America, Amazon Web Services

Alejandro Anderlic, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Latin America, Salesforce

Andres Cadena, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

Moderator: Francisco Aldaya, Panregional Bureau-in-Chief, Bloomberg Línea

• Investing in the Latin America of Tomorrow & What It Takes to Build Billion-Dollar Companies

Francisco Alvarez-Demalde, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Riverwood Capital

Sebastián Mejía, Co-Founder and President, Rappi

Mariano Gomide, Founder & Co-CEO, VTEX

Moderator: Susan Segal, President & CEO, AS/COA

• Globant’s Journey – Two Decades Shaped by Innovation & Global Impact

Martin Migoya, Co-Founder and CEO, Globant

Moderator: Jorge Becerra, Emeritus Senior Partner and Senior Advisor, BCG

• A Country in Transformation – The Dominican Republic’s Leadership in Sustainable Investments

H.E. Raquel Peña, Vice President of the Dominican Republic

Adriana Cisneros, CEO, Grupo Cisneros

• Central America: Investing in the Region’s Digital & Physical Infrastructure

Enrique Bolaños, President, INCAE Business School

Ramiro Ortiz, Managing Director & Chief Business Officer, Grupo Promerica

Guy Nae, Head of Public Sector, Spanish Latin America, Google Cloud

Tomás Bermúdez, General Manager, Country Department Central America, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, Inter-American Development Bank

Enrique García, Regional Director, Cementos Progreso

Moderator: Alejandro Romero, Global CEO, LLYC

Following the Symposium, the Council of the Americas will honor exceptional leadership in the Americas at the 29th BRAVO Business Awards. This year’s honorees include Paula Santilli, CEO of PepsiCo Latin America, who will receive the BRAVO Visionary Leadership Award. Globant will be recognized as the BRAVO Company of the Decade. Francisco Alvarez-Demalde, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Riverwood Capital, will be celebrated as the BRAVO Investor of the Year. João Vitor Menin, CEO of Inter&Co, will be awarded the BRAVO Innovative CEO of the Year.

For more information visit: www.as-coa.org/bravo2024

About Council of the Americas

Council of the Americas (COA) is the premier international business organization whose members share a common commitment to economic and social development, open markets, the rule of law, and democracy throughout the Western Hemisphere. The Council’s membership consists of leading international companies from various sectors, including banking, consulting, consumer products, energy, manufacturing, media, technology, and transportation.

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