Join the Latin America Forum 2024, the ultimate gathering for Latin American business leaders. Since 1997, this premier event has empowered C-Suite executives through global trends, exclusive content, and transformative experiences. Explore key topics like the future of work, employee wellbeing, and emerging technologies. Connect with peers, gain valuable insights, and shape the future of your business.

This year, we're thrilled to announce that the Latin America Forum will be held in Miami, bringing together top leaders for an immersive in-person experience. Network with approximately 200 participants in a vibrant and inspiring environment.

By joining the Latin America Forum 2024, you'll engage in meaningful discussions with C-Level executives who are driving positive change and shaping the future of work. Expand your professional network, forge lasting relationships, and unlock new opportunities.

Don't miss this chance to grow as a leader, gain valuable insights, and drive success in the strategic realm of AI. Register now to secure your place among the region's top business leaders. Be part of the Latin America Forum 2024 and embark on a transformative journey. We can't wait to welcome you!

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• Ariel Almazan, Advisory Leader, Mercer Marsh Benefits
• Agustina Bellido, Director - Compensation Consulting, Mercer

• André Maxnuk, CEO, Mexico, Marsh McLennan and President, Latin America and the Caribbean, Mercer

• Jason Averbook, Global Leader of Digital HR Strategy and HR Transformation, Mercer

• Kim Abildgaard, Career Europe Leader, Mercer
• Kate Bravery, Global Advisory and Insight Leader for GBS and Career, Mercer
• José Manuel Echeverri, Vice President, Human Resources, Latin America, Gildan Activewear, Inc.
• Javier Tabakman, Latin America Career Leader, Mercer

Participate in interactive workshops where you can work hand in hand with the most successful executives in the region to learn how to transform and adapt to the new future of work.

Choose between:

Adapting talent strategies in the AI era

• Rafael Ricarte, Director, Compensation Consulting, Mercer
• Martin Stier, SVP, Recruiting, Diversity and Culture and Chief Diversity Officer, Hewlett Packard

Empowering the workforce with new technologies and accelerating skill adoption 

• Claudia Palacios, HR Director, IBM Latin America
• Javier Tabakman, Latin America Career Leader, Mercer

Unlocking engagement through agility and flexibility [in Spanish]

• Mariana Ibero, HR Director, Farmacity
• Ivana Thornton, President, Mercer Argentina and Career Leader for Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay

Leveraging people — Designing a listening strategy

• Marietna Cantillo, Career Business Director, Colombia, Central America and the Caribbean, Mercer 
• Laura Isabel Portillo, Corporate Talent Manager, CM

• Moderator:  Javier Tabakman, Latin America Career Leader, Mercer

Facilitators: 

• Marietna Cantillo, Career Business Director, Colombia, Central America and the Caribbean, Mercer 
• Rafael Ricarte, Director, Compensation Consulting, Mercer
• Ivana Thornton, President, Mercer Argentina and Career Leader for Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay

• Hervé Balzano, President, Health, Mercer and Global Leader, Mercer Marsh Benefits

• Dan Buettner: Explorer, National Geographic Fellow, Journalist and Producer, bestselling author and founder of Blue Zones
  

To find the path to long life and health, Dan Buettner and his team study the world’s “Blue Zones,” communities whose elders live with vim and vigor to record-setting age. In his talk, he shares the 9 common diet and lifestyle habits – Power 9® – that keep them spry past age 100. What should you be doing to live a longer life? Dan debunks the most common myths and offers a science-backed blueprint for the average person to live another 12 quality years. Throughout the session, Dan shares practical strategies and insights on how individuals and organizations can thrive in the age of AI while maintaining a sense of purpose, connection, and overall well-being.

• Moderator: Ricardo de Almeida, Latin America and Caribbean Leader, Mercer Marsh Benefits
• Sofia Belmar, SVP Regional Head of Distribution Excellence and Product Development, MetLife
• Rosa María Espinosa, Head of International Benefits and IEB Captive Leader, Amazon
• Matthias Helmbold, VP Global Risk Benefits, Health & Wellbeing, DHL

Participate in interactive workshops where you can work hand in hand with the most successful executives in the region to learn how to transform and adapt to the new future of work.

Choose between:

Mastering transformation, crafting an impactful and sustainable organization evolution

• Maye Alessandrini, CHRO, Softys
• Daniel Nadborny, President Mercer Chile, Mercer

Employee benefits strategy, well-being and the digital ecosystem

• Alejandro Dominguez, Total Rewards & Performance Leader, Schneider Electric
• Carlos Rubio, Consulting Leader LAC, Mercer Marsh Benefits

Developing a regional benefits strategy in Latin America

In this session, we will discuss how to develop an effective benefits strategy. This requires careful planning and consideration of various factors, including a clear understanding of your organization’s goals and alignment with your company’s overall objectives. Also critical is ensuring your benefits strategy helps you attract and retain talent, promote employee well-being and support business growth.

Developing a global or regional benefits strategy is an ongoing process that requires continuous monitoring and adaptation. We will cover the importance of researching local regulations and cultural norms while considering global and regional trends. Finally, we will explore why effective employee communications are essential to ensuring employees understand and appreciate the value of their benefits. 

• Natalia Angulo, Regional Benefits Manager, Uber
• Carolina Gomez, Multinational Team Leader Latin America and Caribbean, Mercer Marsh Benefits
• Eduardo Jauregui, Multinational Advisory, Latin America Leader, Mercer Marsh Benefits

Comparing executive compensation practices and incentive models: A cross-continental analysis of Latin America and North America

• Christian Pereira, Executive Compensation & Pay for Results Director Latin America and the Caribbean, Mercer
• David Thieke, Head of US & Canada Executive Rewards, Mercer

• Moderator: Ricardo de Almeida, Latin America and Caribbean Leader, Mercer Marsh Benefits

Facilitators: 

• Carolina Gomez, Multinational Team Leader Latin America and Caribbean, Mercer Marsh Benefits
• Daniel Nadborny, President, Mercer Chile Leader
• Christian Pereira, Executive Compensation & Pay for Results Director Latin America and the Caribbean
• Carlos Rubio, Consulting Leader LAC, Mercer Marsh Benefits

Sponsored by Prudential

• Moderator: Chris Tauber, Senior Investment Consulting Manager, Mercer
• Ana Buchaim, Chief People, Branding, Communication, Sustainability and Social Investment, B3
• Darren Ware, Senior Vice President, Government Engagement, LAC, Mastercard

• Javier Tabakman, Latin America Career Leader, Mercer
• Carlos Rubio, Consulting Leader LAC, Mercer Marsh Benefits

Attend innovation sessions where you can discover how to simultaneously address and integrate the era of artificial intelligence and the era of people.

Organizational design

• Alexander Ugaz, Transformation Leader Latin America & Career Business Leader, Mexico, Mercer

Rethinking your employee value proposition [in Spanish]

• Daniele Botaro, C&I Director, Oracle
• Carlos Rubio, Consulting Leader LAC, Mercer Marsh Benefits
• Veronica Saracco, EVP & DEI Senior Consultant Leader, LAC, Mercer

Agile talent management: how AI-enabled talent intelligence platforms have changed the game to fast track closing talent and skills gaps

• Julie Van Waveren, Senior M&A Consultant, Mercer

• Juan Mazzini, Director of Insurance Practice, Celent

Immerse yourself in a 360-degree view of trends, challenges and opportunities in transformation, talent, compensation, health and benefits, country by country.

Choose between:

Argentina [In English]

• Ivana Thornton, President, Mercer Argentina and Career Leader for Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay

Brazil [In English]

• Eduardo Marchiori, President, Mercer Brazil
• Rafael Ricarte, Director, Compensation Consulting, Mercer

Chile and Peru [In English]

• Juan Pablo Fernandini, Country Leader Peru, Mercer Marsh Benefits
• Daniel Nadborny, President, Mercer Chile

Colombia and Central America [In English]

• Adriana González,  President Colombia & Central America, Mercer

Mexico [In English]

• Julieta Manzano, Commercial Head and Partner Mercer Mexico, Mercer
• Alexander Ugaz, Transformation Leader Latam & Career Business Leader Mexico, Mercer

Immerse yourself in a 360-degree view of trends, challenges and opportunities in transformation, talent, compensation, health and benefits, country by country.

Choose between:

Argentina [In Spanish]

• Ivana Thornton, President, Mercer Argentina and Career Leader for Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay

Brazil [In Portuguese]

• Eduardo Marchiori, President, Mercer Brazil
• Rafael Ricarte, Director, Compensation Consulting, Mercer

Chile and Peru [In Spanish]

• Juan Pablo Fernandini, Client Advisory Leader, Mercer Marsh Beneficios
• Daniel Nadborny, President, Mercer Chile

Colombia and Central America [In Spanish]

• Adriana González,  President Colombia & Central America, Mercer
• Natalia Velez, Managing Director & Leader Colombia, Mercer Marsh Benefits

Mexico [In Spanish]

• Julieta Manzano, Commercial Head and Partner Mercer Mexico, Mercer
• Alexander Ugaz, Transformation Leader Latam & Career Business Leader Mexico, Mercer

• Moderator:  André Maxnuk, CEO, Mexico, Marsh McLennan and President, Latin America and the Caribbean, Mercer
• Mariana Goldvarg, CEO, Direct TV Latin America
• Wendy Liu, CEO Zurich Integrated Benefits & Int. Life, Zurich Insurance Ltd
• Sergio Martínez, CEO, Keralty Global

 Closing

• Ricardo de Almeida, Latin America and Caribbean Leader, Mercer Marsh Benefits
• André Maxnuk, CEO, Mexico, Marsh McLennan and President, Latin America and the Caribbean, Mercer

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• Participants may substitute a colleague at any time before the start of the conference.

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Allison Vitale
Mercer
allison.vitale@mercer.com