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Oscar Andreani, President, Grupo Logístico Andreani: Interview
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Interview:Oscar Andreani How is technology impacting Argentina’s logistics industry, and how is the private sector adapting? OSCAR ANDREANI: There is no doubt that the future of parcel logistics will be affected by e-commerce consolidation. This situation has radically changed the business model of all logistics companies and forced us to adapt our internal operations to the digital world.…
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Martín Migoya, CEO, Globant: Interview
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Interview:Martín Migoya In what ways is digital transformation changing the business environment? MARTIN MIGOYA: The first so-called digital tsunami arrived with the introduction of the smartphones to the mass consumer. Artificial intelligence is set to bring the next wave, as its implementation in the professional world will radically change the way business is conducted. No company can avoid…
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Hugo Sigman, CEO, Grupo Insud: Interview
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Interview: Hugo Sigman What opportunities exist for Argentina’s biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries globally? HUGO SIGMAN: Argentina started with biotechnology about 30 years ago, in the early 1980s. Over the decades we have seen two big waves of investments and development, resulting in a solid human capital base. This has been the foundation upon which our industry has grown, particularly…
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Gustavo Grobocopatel, Chairman, Grupo Los Grobo: Interview
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Interview:Gustavo Grobocopatel How do you assess innovation in local agriculture? GUSTAVO GROBOCOPATEL: Argentina’s agriculture sector innovates in terms of processes and in technology; however, it is not very innovative in developing new products or adding value. In that sense, it is difficult for us to move forwards, and this has to do with both a lack of export competitiveness as well…
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Luis Miguel Etchevehere, Minister of Agro-industry: Interview
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Intereview:Luis Miguel Etchevehere What foreign investment opportunities are there in the agricultural industry? LUIS MIGUEL ETCHEVEHERE: Wine, dairy products, fruits, meat and maize are some examples of the wide variety available in Argentina. There is no single Argentine agricultural product that does not represent an investment opportunity, especially given the higher demand from the Asian…
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Alberto Edgardo Barbieri, Dean, University of Buenos Aires: Interview
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Interview:Alberto Edgardo Barbieri How can the link between universities and businesses be strengthened in Argentina? ALBERTO EDGARDO BARBIERI: The role of universities is essential not only in spreading knowledge, but in creating knowledge through the promotion and implementation of scientific research. However, in Argentina we have experienced a slight decline in this regard over recent…
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Alberto Álvarez Saavedra, President, Laboratorios Gador: Interview
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Interview:Alberto Álvarez Saavedra Where does the biotechnology segment stand in relation to international standards? ALBERTO ÁLVAREZ SAAVEDRA: The country’s biotechnology industry is a regional leader with Argentina holding the unique position in Latin America of having two Nobel Prizes in biology. This is essentially a direct consequence of the large amount of investment that local companies…
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César Litvin, CEO, Lisicki, Litvin & Asociados: Interview
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Interview:César Litvin How do you expect the country’s fiscal reform to affect business competitiveness? CÉSAR LITVIN: The tax reform approved at the end of 2017 constitutes the most important of its kind in the past 30 years, and with over 300 articles, its coverage is extensive. However, we cannot say that this marks a turning point for competitiveness, as its provisions are too gradual…
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Florencia Davel, CEO, Bristol-Myers Squibb Argentina, Chile and Peru: Interview
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Interview:Florencia Davel How will collaboration between international and local institutions help develop the sector? FLORENCIA DAVEL: This is one of the most important aspects that needs to be promoted. We can be great contributors in bringing local institutions to a higher level through the continuous transfer of technology and expertise, allowing local providers to deliver better services…
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Jorge Pérez Alati, President, Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen: Interview
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Interview:Jorge Pérez Alati How would you describe society’s level of confidence in the country’s legal system? JORGE PÉREZ ALATI: There are certain claims that Argentina has an inefficient legal system, but this generalisation is unfair. It is true, however, that those segments of the population without the means and financial resources have more restricted access to justice. Therefore,…