Margaret Myers is a leading expert on Latin America’s political economy and geopolitics, with deep experience analyzing global capital flows, geopolitical risk, and regional economic shifts. She currently directs the Asia & Latin America Program at the Inter‑American Dialogue, a prominent US think tank focused on Western Hemisphere public policy. In 2011, she established the Dialogue’s China and Latin America Working Group and developed the China‑Latin America Finance Database, the only publicly available dataset on Chinese state lending in the region. Myers regularly publishes on international capital flows, leadership dynamics, and regional geopolitics, and has testified before the US Congress on US‑China‑Latin America relations.
Prior to this, she served as a Latin America and China analyst for the US Department of Defense. She has held fellowships and affiliations with institutions such as the Council on Foreign Relations and the Woodrow Wilson Center.

Benjamin Gedan is the Director of the Latin America Program at the Wilson Center, where he leads research and dialogue on US–Latin America relations, regional political trends, and economic policy. A former US government official and widely published commentator, Gedan is a frequent advisor to policymakers, multinational companies, and financial institutions seeking to understand geopolitical risk and regional dynamics.
He has held senior roles at the US Department of State and has written extensively on hemispheric affairs, trade, democracy, and international economic relations. His analysis regularly appears in leading global media outlets, and he is a sought-after speaker for executive audiences navigating political and economic uncertainty.

In 2018, Daniel Franklin was appointed to executive and diplomatic editor. Daniel initially held the role of Executive Editor of The Economist from 2006 and Editor since 2003 of The Economist‘s annual publication, “The World in…”; which focuses on the year ahead. Daniel published Megatech: Technology in 2050 in 2017 and his book on long-term trends, “Megachange: The World in 2050”, was published in 2012. Mr Franklin joined The Economist in 1983 to write about Soviet and East European affairs. As the newspaper’s Europe Editor from 1986 to 1992 he covered the great European upheavals, from the collapse of communism to the signing of the Maastricht treaty. After a stint as Britain Editor he moved to the United States as Washington Bureau Chief, covering the first Clinton term. In 1997 he moved back to London as Editorial Director of the Economist Intelligence Unit. From 2006 to 2010 he was Editor-in-Chief of Economist.com. For the following four years he was Business Affairs Editor, running the paper’s coverage of business, finance, science and technology. He also helps with new initiatives undertaken by The Economist Group. His special report on corporate social responsibility, “Just good business”, was published in 2008.

Glisson is the Treasurer & Director of Treasury at Konica Minolta’s regional corporate office in Ramsey, New Jersey. He joined Konica Minolta in 2017 and currently leads all aspects of Treasury for the Americas region, including liquidity planning, global netting, FX risk management and financial modeling, treasury operations, and bank relationships. Glisson successfully implemented AI-driven cash management and forecasting systems which have improved forecasting accuracy by 20% and reduced cash volatility by 15%. He spearheaded AI-data driven initiatives in accounts receivable, collections, and bank account auto-reconciliation. Currently, Glisson is a member of the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) 2026 Planning Task Force for Treasury Management. He has contributed to numerous articles on AI in Treasury and RFP initiatives and has spoken on AI in Treasury at several prestigious organizations. Before his tenure at Konica Minolta, Glisson served as Assistant Treasurer at Conair LLC. He also held various Corporate Treasury roles at American Water and Cargill. He began his career in the financial industry, initially completing a two-year wholesale bank training program and subsequent experience in international banking at Wells Fargo, and then progressing to an international role as Deputy Representative at Bank of New York Mellon in Asia. Glisson holds a master’s degree in finance from Temple University and an undergraduate degree in economics and operations management from the University of Delaware. He currently resides in Princeton, NJ with his wife, Soledad.

Doug attended Syracuse University and graduated with a B.S. in Finance with a minor in Economics. He spent 8-years at the Fuji Bank Ltd. In NYC as a money markets trader. He attended Fordham University graduating with an MBA in Finance & Accounting. Doug joined the Hertz Corporation in 1998 as Manager, Corporate Finance. In 2000, Doug joined IBM treasury. Doug spent seven years with IBM and held roles in capital markets, risk management & foreign exchange. While with IBM, Doug spent two years in Dublin Ireland on an international assignment in the role of Chief Dealer of IBM’s In-house Bank. In 2007, he joined GE Corporate Treasury as a Managing Director. Doug held various roles over his 7-year career at GE Capital. In 2014, Doug joined Booking Holdings as VP, Treasurer. Doug oversees funding, investments, cash management, insurance, risk management, share repurchase and bank relations. Doug was promoted to SVP in February 2020 and is a member of the senior leadership team. Booking Holdings brands include; Booking.com, priceline.com, KAYAK, Agoda.com, rentalcars.com and Open Table.

Tai Carr-Fraser serves as Senior Director, Assistant Treasurer at Capri Holdings Limited. In this role, Tai oversees the Treasury department, managing global operations for renowned brands such as Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors. With a Certified Treasury Professional credential and 15 years of experience, Tai demonstrates expertise in cash management, FX hedging, liquidity, and working capital management.

Tai is committed to fostering excellence within her teams, providing pivotal guidance to the Treasurer, and spearheading various global initiatives including bank consolidation and treasury technology implementations. Tai’s responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, including cash flow forecasting, debt management, compliance, and talent development. With meticulous attention to detail and strategic foresight, she ensures the effective execution of financial strategies while nurturing robust relationships with financial institutions and stakeholders.

Tai’s dedication extends to actively engaging in diversity and inclusion programs. She serves as Treasurer for Capri’s Scholarship Foundation and the employee resource group, BOLD, contributing to positive change both internally and externally. Driven by a passion for impactful change, Tai aspires to leave a lasting positive legacy in every role and organization she serves.

Greig is a financial services expert with over 18 years of experience in client relationships, treasury management, and asset trading in global markets. Throughout his career, he has continually developed his skills in negotiation, complex problem-solving, and leadership.Having served in senior roles with a major Caribbean Financial Conglomerate, Greig brings valuable experience in regional capital markets to his current position as Head of Treasury and Corporate Finance at GraceKennedy Limited, a growing Caribbean-based Global Consumer conglomerate.He is a Certified Treasury Professional with an MBA in Banking from the University of London and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami, where he double-majored in Business Management and Marketing.

Connie Miner is SVP, Global Head of Treasury at News Corp, where she manages all aspects of the Treasury function across the company. She started at News Corp in April of 2020 as VP, Assistant Treasurer.

Prior to joining News Corporation, Connie was Assistant Treasurer at Capri Holdings Limited (“CHL”) and was with the company for almost six years. During this time, Connie assisted in securing financing to fund the acquisitions of Jimmy Choo and Versace and was responsible for global treasury operations.

Previous to joining CHL, Connie worked on the Corporate Treasury team at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and started her career at Greif, Inc., both in the Global headquarters in Ohio and the South American headquarters in Brazil.

Connie is a Certified Treasury Professional, holds a Global MBA from the University of North Florida and a consortium of European universities, and graduated from The College of New Jersey with a B.S. in Finance and minor in International Business.

Mack Makode is Vice President and Treasurer for Under Armour. Mr. Makode was appointed to his current position in April 2018. As Treasurer, Mr. Makode is responsible for capital markets, FX and interest rate risk management, working capital optimization, cash forecasting and treasury operations.

Prior to joining Under Armour, Mr. Makode worked at Mylan for almost 3 years as Vice President and Asst. Treasurer, and General Electric (GE) for almost 10 years, holding progressive leadership positions including Treasurer of two GE Businesses (combined assets ~$70B) with promotion to Asst. Treasurer of GE’s largest operating units (Industrial businesses) with $250+B assets in >130 countries. In these roles, Mr. Makode was responsible for FX, interest rate and commodity hedging strategies and hedge accounting, liquidity analysis and management, traditional and alternate funding, cash flow and working capital management, M&A evaluation and integration, and cash and bank account management.

Mr. Makode received his Ph. D. in Structural Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University and MBA in Finance and Marketing from The Wharton Business School. Mr. Makode was a professional badminton player early in his career.

Mr. Makode lives in Clarkesville, MD with his wife and has two sons.

James Krikorian is the Vice President & Treasurer for Krispy Kreme. His extensive global treasury career began with the Italian headquartered Pirelli Spa and later Prysmian Spa where he worked abroad in Istanbul, London and Milan. More recently, and before joining Krispy Kreme, he headed the North American Treasury for AB Electrolux for the better part of a decade.

Experience: more than 25 years in Corporate Finance and Operational Risk Management. Specialties: Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Derivatives, Processes, Information Technology, Shared Service Centers, Working Capital, Cash Flow, Operational Risk Management and M&AMember of the Board of Directors of Grupo Solventa, a Chilean consumer credit companyHead of Corporate Treasury and Operational Risk ManagementFEMSAOctober 2018 to present. Responsible for financing strategy (equivalent to 5 billion bond Issuances in USD, EUR and MXP) and liability management, derivatives (FX, Equities, Interest Rates, and commodities), leases, cash flow, relations with financial institutions and rating agencies. Headed Heineken shares sales (7.3 billion Euros).Investment portfolio management for more than 6.5 billion dollars. Design of centralized treasury structures and transformation to new service model (Kyriba)Responsible for operational risk management strategy in 14 countries with premium payments more than $180 million per year. Currently developing FEMSAs Captive.Head of the Mergers and Acquisitions department coordinating and analyzing the purchase of companies for more than 3 billion dollars during 2022.Created in house bank strategy to have achieve better financial and tax performance.

Bruno is a senior finance executive and entrepreneur with deep expertise in corporate treasury, credit, and risk management, with a strong focus on emerging markets. He has led large-scale customer financing and working-capital programs within multinational companies, connecting treasury strategy with commercial growth. Bruno also supports large companies on structured finance, liquidity optimization, and innovative funding models.
He leads the Treasury and Risk community at IBEF São Paulo, the largest finance executives ecosystem in Brazil, and is an active speaker and contributor to finance forums, sharing practical insights on treasury transformation and the evolving role of CFOs.

Arijit Dasgupta has been the Assistant Treasurer at Viatris responsible for Cash Management, Working Capital Optimization and FX Risk Management since Nov 2020. Viatris Inc. was formed in Nov 2020 as a result of the combination of Mylan N.V. and Pfizer’s Upjohn business, creating a global healthcare company providing medicines across 165 markets. Viatris reported a revenue of ~$16B in 2022. Before joining Viatris through the business combination, Arijit spent 8 years at Pfizer in various roles in Mergers and Acquisitions and Treasury. Prior to Pfizer, Arijit spent 10 year at General Electric starting in the Financial Management Program, and then Corporate Audit Staff, followed by various roles in FP&A and Technical Accounting.

Debbie brings over 20 years of treasury expertise and more than 30 years in the technology industry. At Cisco Systems, Inc., she led Global Cash and Operations, overseeing cash management, investments, 401k operations, stock plans, and M&A Stock. Before Cisco, she worked in tech start-ups, which sparked her enthusiasm for using technology to transform treasury practices. Throughout her career, Debbie has held a variety of roles across treasury and finance, giving her a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the profession today. She enjoys sharing her experiences as a speaker and moderator, often focusing on the intersection of treasury, technology, and team dynamics.

Jeff Horowitz is a business executive with extensive expertise in corporate treasury, financial services, payments, talent development, relationship management, and helping businesses grow while effectively helping teams manage risk. Jeff is currently the senior advisor and on the executive board with Treasury Sources Group, LLC where
he provides advice and consultation to organizations, banks, and technology companies in areas that include treasury and finance, payments, working capital optimization, and workforce effectiveness. During his 30+ year career Jeff has lived and worked in Europe, Asia and the United States and led global teams at companies including Bank of New York Mellon, ABN AMRO Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Treasury Sources Group and Walt Disney Co. Jeff is a frequent industry speaker at conferences that include Euro Finance, The Financial Times Finance Summit, and AFP (Association for Financial Professionals), as well as AFP local chapters in New York, Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Texas, and other conferences / industry events worldwide. He is a former adjunct professor at The New York Institute of Technology and earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from the State University of New York, and a Master of Business Administration from Adelphi University. Jeff is the Trustee for a charitable giving fund focused on causes that he and his family care about, including providing vital resources to families in need around the world, helping with global environmental issues and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community.