Gonzalo Vargas is the Finance Director for Groupon in Latin America. After helping lead the department in the company’s IPO process in 2011, his main focus has been to recruit and develop the finance, accounting, treasury and risk teams in eight countries: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico and Uruguay. Prior to working with Groupon, Gonzalo held finance positions with Chysler Financial and Briggs Industries in the U.S.
Gonzalo studied political science as an undergraduate and earned a master’s degree in global studies in 2006, with an emphasis on international economics and business. His thesis was on the Chilean macroeconomic miracle of the 1980’s. He was a teaching assistant for the political science department as well as an active member of the International Student Association. Gonzalo returned to Springfield to participate in the 2014 Public Affairs Conference.
After living in Springfield for almost six years, Gonzalo considers himself a true Missourian; remaining both a Cardinals and a Chiefs fan. Posted con abrazos.