Energy Business Opportunities in the Southern Cone

Experienced Commercial Officer with a demonstrated history of working in international trade and commercial diplomacy, mostly in Latin America. Skilled in negotiation, policy analysis, business development, consulting, government, and international business. Strong diplomat with a Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations with a focus on international trade and economics from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations and German from the University of Denver.

Mr. Millán is Partner at PwC and a member of the global leadership team for Capital Projects & Infrastructure and Energy, Utilities & Resources.
With nearly 25 years of experience across Latin America and Europe, he specializes in project management.

Mr. Millán is an academic professor and a recognized expert in contract management best practices. He currently serves as a director of the Chilean National Engineering Guild and holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Chile and a Master’s in Construction Economics and Management from University College London.

Mr. Cancelo has been an Audit Partner at PwC Argentina since 2012 and leads the energy sector since 2017. With over 30 years of experience, he has worked on financial audits and due diligence projects for companies in the upstream and renewable energy sectors.

Ms. Marques is partner in Tax and Legal Advisory practice. She leads PwC Uruguay’s Energy and ESG-Tax and Legal divisions, as well as Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion, in Uruguay and Argentina.

Previously, Ms. Marques was a professor at the Faculty of Economics and Administration of the University of Uruguay, and the Catholic Univer, and the Graduate Improvement and Updating Unit (UPAE). Ms. Marques is currently a postgraduate professor at ORT University.  She is PwC’s representative at the Uruguayan Renewable Energy Association and a member of the Coordinating Committee of the Association of Women in Energy.  Ms. Marques is a Certified Public Accountant, from the University of the Republic.

Marcelo is a senior specialist in critical industries of the economy.  His current portfolio includes energy, mining, and environmental technologies.  He is also the team lead for SelectUSA.  CS Teams’ membership includes Energy, Environmental Technologies, Advanced Manufacturing, and Financial Services.  Marcelo joined the Embassy in 1988, working for the State Department.  He later joined the U.S. Commercial Service in 1995.   His background is in Management, and his Alma Mater is the University of Palermo.