Francisco Diaz Hermelo

Francisco Diaz Hermelo is an Associate Professor at IAE's Business, Society, and Economy academic area, combining his agricultural engineering background from Universidad de Buenos Aires with a PhD in Agribusiness, specializing in strategy and finance from Purdue University. His extensive research portfolio encompasses Latin American business profitability, company internationalization, Argentine wine sector competitiveness, and agricultural policy impacts. His professional experience includes serving as Academic Director of the MBA program at Universidad de San Andrés, consulting with McKinsey & Company in Brazil, and collaborating with the World Bank on investment projects. His expertise spans strategic business development, renewable energy initiatives, and agricultural sector analysis, making significant contributions to both academic research and practical business applications across South America.