Author Archive for Gideon Long
BRAVO: Innovative Leader of the Year-Laurence Golborne, Minister of Public Works, Chile
SANTIAGO — The rescue of the 33 miners in Chile’s Atacama Desert
Ten Under Ten: Betting on Power
Energy executives turned wildcatters strike oil and gas in Patagonia
The Answers – Leonardo Farkas
Leonardo Farkas is Chile’s most exuberant and eccentric entrepreneur. Instantly recognizable by his mass of curly blond locks, he looks more like a rock musician than a successful businessman.
Innovative Leader of the Year: Andrés Velasco – Steward of Chile’s Wealth
SANTIAGO, Chile — Political exile, classical economics training and a stint as a trade negotiator helped shape Andrés Velasco’s view of the world. When it comes to managing Chile’s finances, the finance minister is unapologetically pragmatic. “Governments ought to behave like sensible families,” insisted the 48-year-old economist. “When you have extraordinary income, you should save [...]
Chile’s SONDA Seeks Safe and Sound Acquisitions
SONDA has undertaken a number of complex public works projects in its home country, but now, 35 years after it was founded and more than two years after its initial public offering, SONDA is positioning itself as a regional heavyweight.
