Nicolás Szekasy

Nicolás Szekasy is a co-founder and managing partner of KASZEK, the largest venture capital firm in Latin America with over $2 billion of raised capital. The firm was launched in 2011 and has invested in more than 120 startups. KASZEK’s notable early-stage investments include Nubank, QuintoAndar, Kavak, Creditas, NuvemShop, Bitso, Gympass, NotCo, Konfío, Technysis, and Kushki. Before Kaszek Ventures, Nicolás was CFO for 10 years at MercadoLibre (Nasdaq: MELI), Latin America’s largest technology company, where he led its $333 million IPO in 2007.

Co-founder and Managing Partner, KASZEK

Hernan Kazah

Hernan Kazah is a co-founder and managing partner of KASZEK, the largest venture capital firm in Latin America with over $2 billion of raised capital. The firm was launched in 2011 and has invested in more than 120 startups. KASZEK’s notable early-stage investments include Nubank, QuintoAndar, Kavak, Creditas, NuvemShop, Bitso, Gympass, NotCo, Konfío, Technysis, and Kushki.

Before founding Kaszek Ventures, Hernan cofounded MercadoLibre, the largest technology company in Latin America, where he worked for 12 years, nine as COO and three as CFO.

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, KASZEK

Rodolfo Suárez

Rodolfo Suárez nació el 20 de abril de 1963 en la localidad de La Consulta, departamento de San Carlos, provincia de Mendoza. Su familia siempre estuvo ligada a la política: sus abuelos fueron intendentes de San Carlos, Ricardo Reynoso por el peronismo y Ulpiano Suarez por el radicalismo. Su padre, Ulpiano Suarez, fue presidente de la Cámara de Diputados. Cursó sus estudios primarios en las escuelas Adolfo Tula y Santa Rosa de Lima. Realizó la secundaria en el Instituto La Consulta, donde egresó como Perito Mercantil.

Governor of the Province of Mendoza, Argentina

Wado de Pedro

Wado de Pedro es abogado por la UBA y se encuentra realizando la Maestría en Administración y Políticas Públicas por la Universidad de San Andrés. Se desempeñó como secretario general de la Presidencia (2015), fue vicepresidente de Aerolíneas Argentinas y Austral Líneas Aéreas (2009) y diputado nacional por la provincia de Buenos Aires (2011-2019). Como representante del bloque oficialista en Diputados, integró el Consejo de la Magistratura de la Nación (2014).

Minister of the Interior, Argentina

Gustavo Sáenz

Gustavo Sáenz es gobernador de la Provincia de Salta desde el 2019. Anteriormente, fue intendente de la Ciudad de Salta del 2015 al 2019, y fue candidato a vicepresidente de la nación en 2015. Previamente, fue senador de la Provincia de Salta (2009 – 2013), presidente del Concejo Deliberante de la Ciudad de Salta, jefe de gabinete de la Municipalidad de Salta, secretario de gobierno de la Municipalidad de Salta, concejal de la Ciudad de Salta y presidente de la Juventud Peronista.

Governor of the Province of Salta, Argentina

Christian Cetera

Christian Cetera has more than 25 years of experience in the human resources role, having worked for companies such as Nabisco and especially General Electric, where he served 20 years as a regional leader in several industries from engineering plastics, energy, aviation, healthcare, as well as responsible for the corporate education area for Latin America.

General Director of Human Resources for South America, General Motors

Guillermo Caló

Guillermo Caló is managing director of the Rincón Lithium Project at Rio Tinto in Argentina. The project is a large, undeveloped lithium-brine resource located in the lithium triangle, designed to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate and contribute to the global energy transition. Caló has more than 25 years of experience in management and administration across Argentina, Chile, Peru, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Managing Director, Rincon Lithium Project, Rio Tinto

Jose W. Fernandez

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 energy, health, supply chain security, and other economic priorities. Under Secretary Fernandez is also the United States Alternate Governor to the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the Inter-American Development Bank.

Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment

Marc R. Stanley

President Biden nominated Marc R. Stanley as US Ambassador to Argentina on August 6, 2021. After unanimous Senate confirmation on December 18, 2021, he received accreditation from the Argentine government on January 24, 2022. Stanley's 40-year career as a trial lawyer was highlighted by his expertise in national class actions and complex litigation, earning him titles like "Best Lawyer in Dallas" and "Super Lawyer" in Texas. 

U.S. Ambassador to Argentina