About Us

Lucas is the Head of Latin America for the GSMA, leading a highly experienced cross-functional team to advance the impact, growth, and sustainability of digital economies by collaboration between the mobile industry, policymakers, technology ecosystem and international organizations.

He is a telecommunications executive with over 15 years of commercial, operational, regulatory and external affairs experience working for multinational companies in the digital ecosystem.

He leads the advocacy initiatives, contributing with new ideas and analysis to the regional policy dialogue at a time when emerging digital technologies and widespread broadband connectivity are reshaping society and the economy. His areas of responsibility include securing critical spectrum resources for mobile, promoting best practices in matters such as regulation, taxation, security and privacy, as well as fostering digital empowerment for citizens.

Lucas holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) and has a degree in Telecommunications Engineering.

Alejandro is committed to promoting the adoption of new technologies and creating new digital services for Latin America through direct work with more than 60 GSMA member operators. It is also in charge of Strategic Relationship activities with the companies in the digital ecosystem that make up the value chain, including the coordination of Interest Groups, identifying the most relevant content and trends that shape industry events and representing the GSMA in the media and discussion tables throughout the region.

His areas of expertise are the development of technology businesses and the formulation of strategies in ICT, and he has extensive experience and trajectory in the telecommunications sector. Before joining the GSMA, Alejandro held various managerial roles in the Telefónica Group as Director of Marketing, CEO of Terra Argentina, Director of Digital Content at Telefe and VP of Wholesale Business, Regulation and Strategy for Argentina as a member of the Executive Committee for ten years. He previously worked at NEC and various technology and service companies.

He is an Electronics Engineer from the National Technological University and has a Master’s in Business Administration from the CEMA University. In addition, he has postgraduate studies in Marketing from the University of California.

Paula joined the GSMA in 2014 with the purpose of bringing together the mobile industry’s contribution to SDGs and the Latin American government’s social objectives in the We Care campaign. In her current position as Regional Marketing Director for Latin America, she has also represented the GSMA as Topic Chair for Digital Inclusion theme within the W20 (Women 20) group in Argentina, which advised the G20 member states on issues around gender equality and the economic empowerment of women. Before joining the GSMA, Paula held progressive communications and marketing positions in companies such as British Telecom (formerly known as Comsat Lockheed Martin), Pamar Jacques Whitford, and Reader ´s Digest and worked for ProMéxico, the Mexican federal government agency responsible for attracting foreign investment. She has also been a teacher and an independent consultant. Paula holds a BA in Public Relations and postgraduate studies in marketing communications and digital transformation.

Nicolás currently works as Outreach Director, Americas, with the global team of GSMA Services, based in Buenos Aires. His focus is on developing these services in the region, collaborating with members and commercial organisations in the mobile ecosystem to assist with uptake and use.

He has extensive experience in global corporations, the digital industry and telecommunications. Before joining the GSMA, he was Regional Manager of New Business Development at Yahoo! Hispanic Americas and Strategy and Innovation Manager at Telecom Personal Argentina, where he headed new services development and innovation efforts. Nicolás has a degree in Advertising and Marketing from the University of Business and Social Studies (UCES) in Argentina and was awarded a medal of honour for the best grade average.

Lucrecia currently serves as Senior Policy and External Affairs Manager at GSMA for Latin America, based in Argentina. She has more than 10 years of experience in public policy and external affairs, both in the private and public sectors (Deputy Chamber of Argentina and Buenos Aires Senate). She focuses on regulatory modernization, competition policy, digital inclusion, tax policy, presidential agendas for digital transformation, and external affairs. She also leads a regulatory interest group with telecommunication operators, with more than 180 members from 18 countries across Latin America.

Lucrecia holds a degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in international affairs and is trained in internet law and ICTs, telecom regulation, and future technologies.

Larissa serves as Policy & Regulatory Manager at GSMA Latin America, based in Brazil. She supports members through assessing regional regulatory developments and engaging with policymakers, regulators and international organisations.

Before joining the GSMA, Larissa held various positions in consultancy firms, industry associations and mobile operators. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Brasilia and postgraduate studies in Digital Law and Political Advisory. She is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish.

Alfredo is an electronic engineer specialising in telecommunications (Buenos Aires Institute of Technology) with more than 10 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry working for leading international firms. He is a technology consultant for regulatory affairs and has extensive experience as a project leader in developing, implementing and improving performance in a wide range of technologies and systems. He has gained experience at executive level and worked for one year in Brazil. Alfredo is a certified Senior Project Manager (Ericsson) and a Project Management Professional (Project Management Institute) and has completed further training courses in leadership skills (IAE Business School, Ericsson Academy) and project management.

Florencia serves as Senior Marketing Communications Manager at GSMA Latin America, based in Buenos Aires. She is in charge of leading press, PR, social media and content development activities in the region, in close collaboration with the global PR team and all marketing teams across the organization.

Before joining the GSMA, Florencia worked as communications and training content coordinator at the Argentinean Ministry of Modernisation. She holds a degree in Communications from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and is currently studying to get a Masters degree in Content Management at Austral University.