Daniel Servitje joined Grupo Bimbo in 1982 to collaborate in different roles; from sales, marketing and administration, to serving as chief executive officer from 1997 to 2024, when he was named executive chairman.
The Council of the Americas’ Healthcare series brought together key stakeholders with the goal of informing and shaping the best practices and policies.
The Healthcare Dialogues continue to make meaningful contributions to shaping the future of healthcare in the Americas.
Pedro Guillermo Brache Álvarez has built a distinguished career in the agroindustrial sector of the Dominican Republic. He earned a degree in Finance and Accounting from Syracuse University and a master's in International Marketing from American University. In 1989, he began working at Grupo Rica, where he rotated through various departments and gained hands-on experience in different areas. In 1999, he became Corporate Executive President.
With a professional journey of over 16 years at the Trade and Investment Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER), Michelle Corriols has been a key figure in promoting Costa Rica's foreign trade. Since May 2024, she has held the position of director of Corporate Services and Digital Technologies in the Investment Management of Procomer. In this role, she leads strategic initiatives to attract investment in corporate services and digital technologies and to support the growth of multinational companies established in the country.
As part of the GPS Advisory team, Paola Knizek is focused on advising Latin America multinational corporations (including Brazil) on how to structure, develop and optimize their Treasury groups as their businesses grow into increasingly global organizations. Paola has over 15 years of experience working in Treasury positions across the Americas, having led and implemented several global strategic initiatives including cash optimization, implementation of shared service centers, supplier finance programs, cash management, and others.
José Yude Michelén is a seasoned professional with over 16 years of experience in the global financial markets, specializing in Commodities & Derivatives, Forex, and broader financial sectors. He has held key leadership roles throughout his career, including managing director for Chile & Central America at ICAP, senior vice-president of Latin American Derivatives at Garban Intercapital ICAP (USA), and head trader for Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Venezuela at Eurobrokers NY.
Christian Picardo has over 25 years of experience in the financial sector, standing out for his successful career and his leadership roles in various multinational corporations. His experience spans payment methods and consumer banking, and he has been key in driving business and revenue growth both regionally and globally. This success has been made possible by his dynamic leadership style, business management skills, and ability to execute strategic changes in the banking and financial industry.
Belkis Vasquez-McCall is a partner at McKinsey’s Southern California office and leads McKinsey’s global Tech Delivery capabilities. With over two decades of experience, she helps companies navigate enterprise-wide transformations in digital, engineering, and technology-enabled business ventures. As a deep technologist and practitioner, she works with executives to design bold, technology-driven strategies that create lasting impact.
Lucas Penchas leads the Strategic Partnerships team at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. His professional journey includes experience in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and corporate development at Ualá, among others. Lucas has also conducted research on exotic derivatives at Harvard Business School which was showcased at prestigious platforms such as the World Economic Forum in Davos. Originally from Argentina, he has lived in various countries and speaks English, Spanish, Hebrew, Swiss-German, and Russian.