Registration: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 

Conference: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

AMCHAM-Brasil
Rua da Paz, 1431
São Paulo
Brazil
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2015 Latin American Cities Conferences: São Paulo

AS/COA will hold our annual conference in São Paulo, Brazil.

Registration: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 

Conference: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

AMCHAM-Brasil
Rua da Paz, 1431
São Paulo
Brazil
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Overview

BRAZIL'S ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS OUTLOOK

Follow the discussion on Twitter: @ASCOA | #PanoramaBR

In 2014, Brazil dealt with sluggish economic growth, above-target inflation, a growing budget deficit, and corruption scandals. 2015 is the year for reforms. The new economic team is in the process of implementing policies to strengthen the economy, generating sustainable growth and restoring investor confidence. The private sector will have a very important role to play in resuming growth in Brazil.

Americas Society/Council of the Americas, in partnership with Amcham Brasil, will hold a half-day conference in Sao Paulo on May 27th. The conference will focus on the economic and business outlook for Brazil, convening private-sector leaders spanning various industries.

Confirmed Speakers:

  • José Décurnex, General Manager, IBM Latin America
  • Patrice Etlin, Managing Partner, Advent International Corporation
  • Ricardo Gandour, Editor-in-Chief, Estado de São Paulo
  • Ilan Goldfajn, Chief Economist, Itaú Unibanco
  • Rafael Guedes, Managing Director, Fitch Ratings Brasil Ltda.
  • Gustavo Loyola, Partner/Director, Tendencias Consultoria
  • Hélio Magalhães, Citi Country Officer, Brazil
  • Gilberto Peralta, President & CEO, GE Brazil
  • Gabriel Rico, CEO, Amcham Brasil
  • Rodrigo Santos, President, Monsanto Brazil
  • Susan Segal, President and CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas

Registration fee: This event is complimentary for all registrants. Prior registration is required.

Event Information: Diogo Ide | dide@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8352
Sponsorship Opportunities: Ana Gilligan | agilligan@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8364 
COA Corporate Membership Information: Monica Vieira | mvieira@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8344
Press Inquiries: Adriana La Rotta | alarotta@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8384

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Agenda

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8:00 –  8:30 a.m.  Registration & Welcome Breakfast

8:30 – 8:40 a.m.  Welcoming Remarks

  • Susan Segal, President & CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas
  • Gabriel Rico, CEO, Amcham Brazil

8:40 – 9:30 a.m.  Panel 1: Economic Outlook for Brazil

  • Ilan Goldfajn, Chief Economist, Itaú Unibanco
  • Rafael Guedes, Managing Director, Fitch Ratings Brazil
  • Gustavo Loyola, Partner/Director, Tendências Consultoria
  • Ricardo Gandour, Editor-in-Chief, O Estadao de São Paulo (moderator)

9:30 – 9:45 a.m.  Coffee Break

9:45 – 10:35 a.m.  Panel 2: Business Environment in Brazil

  • José Décurnex, General Manager, IBM Latin America
  • Patrice Etlin, Managing Partner, Advent International Corporation
  • Gilberto Peralta, President & CEO, GE Brazil
  • Rodrigo Santos, President, Monsanto Brazil
  • Hélio Magalhães, City Country Officer, Brazil (moderator)

Speakers

Patrice Etlin
Managing Partner, Advent International Corporation

Patrice Etlin joined Advent in 1997 in São Paulo and established the firm’s investment operations in Brazil. From 1994 to 1997, he was a partner at International Venture Partners in São Paulo, where he was responsible for the operations of a media and communications fund focused...

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Ricardo Gandour
Editor-in-Chief, Estado de São Paulo

Ricardo Gandour is the chief of content at Estado Group, which includes print, digital and radio platforms, and the editor-in-chief of O Estado de S.Paulo. From 2002 to 2006 he was the executive director and editor for the Diário de S.Paulo while it was under Globo’s leadership...

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Ilan Goldfajn
President, Inter-American Development Bank

Ilan Goldfajn was elected IDB president on November 20, 2022.

Mr. Goldfajn served as Director of the Western Hemisphere Department at the International Monetary Fund in 2022, where he helped countries implement IMF-supported programs to address an unprecedented array of challenges...

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Rafael Guedes
Managing Director, Fitch Ratings

Rafael Guedes is Fitch Ratings’ country business leader for Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. He is responsible for managing and overseeing Fitch’s operations in these countries. Prior to joining Fitch in 1999, Guedes worked for nine years for UBS both in Zurich and in...

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Gustavo Loyola
Partner/Director, Tendencias Consultoria

Gustavo Loyola is currently a partner at Tendências Consultoria Integrada, a leading São Paulo-based consulting firm. His main areas of focus include macroeconomic policy and financial markets. Previously, Dr. Loyola was chosen to head Brazil’s Central Bank between 1995 and 1997...

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Hélio Magalhães
CEO, Citi Brazil

Hélio Magalhães was named Citi country officer of Brazil in July 2012. Before re-joining Citi Brazil, Magalhães worked at American Express for 11 years as executive vice president of Global Networks Services for the Americas and as president in Brasil and Mexico. He first joined...

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Gilberto Peralta
President & CEO, GE Brazil

Gilberto Peralta is president and CEO of General Electric (GE) Brazil, focusing on key initiatives strategic to the firm’s growth and expanding its long-lasting relationship with the country. He is also general manager of Latin America and the Caribbean for GE’s Capital Aviation...

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Gabriel Rico
CEO, Amcham Brasil

Gabriel Rico has been the CEO of Amcham Brazil—the largest international Amcham among 114 in the world—since February 2008. Throughout his career, Mr. Rico has served as CEO in companies such as Editora Abril, Listel, Totalcom and Dow Chemical. Previously, Mr. Rico held various...

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Rodrigo Santos
President, Monsanto Brazil

Rodrigo Santos is president of Monsanto Brazil. Prior to his current position, he was vice president of Commercial after leading the Product Management and Technology Development teams. In 2007, Mr. Santos was appointed commercial lead for Romania and Bulgaria in EMEA...

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

Susan Segal was elected president and CEO of the Americas Society and Council of the Americas in August 2003 after working in the private sector with Latin America and other emerging markets for over 30 years. A passionate supporter of Latin America, she joined the organizations...

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