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Alejandro Baillères | World Economic Forum. 1982, degree in Business, American College of Switzerland; 2000, Executive Programme, Stanford Business School. 1996-99, Adviser to Chairman, Grupo Bal. With Grupo Nacional Provincial: 1999-2003, Chief Operating Officer; 2003-06, Vice-Chief Executive Officer; 2006-15 Chief Executive Officer. 2015-18 ...
Studies at University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Industrial Engineer. Professional career Oil and Gas activity: Between 1965 and 1974, he took different positions in the area of engineering, drilling, exploration, and production of oil and gas working for Bridas Perforaciones S.A. and Bridas SAPIC. From 1974 to 1988, he was Vice Chairman and COO of Bridas U.C. During 1986-1988, he was ...
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Jun 8, 2016 · 4. The electric brake. Victor Ochoa was a Mexican inventor and revolutionary who patented the electric brake in 1907. It uses magnetic attraction to make it easier for trains to slow down. Ochoa is also known for inventing the ochoaplane, an adjustable wrench, and a pen and pencil clip, among other inventions. 5.
Mar 17, 2023 · 5. Thai start-up fills in the gaps for plant-based diets. The production of animal foods – from eggs and dairy to meat – has tripled over the last 50 years, putting immense pressure on several planetary boundaries. Global Bugs provides a solution with the help of an alternative protein made from crickets.
Jun 15, 2022 · 1. Light pollution interrupts wildlife patterns and harms biodiversity. Birds, bats and insects are among those in the natural world affected by light pollution, studies show. Migratory birds rely on natural light to guide them and interruptions can lead to collisions and incorrect navigations on their long-distance journeys.
Apr 17, 2021 · The circular economy, which aims at reducing and eliminating waste and continuing to use safe resources, can help us create a more sustainable world. The Circulars Accelerator, led by Accenture, is collaborating with UpLink, the World Economic Forum's digital crowdsourcing platform to showcase their 17 innovators.
Jun 10, 2021 · This increases the cooling effect of clouds and their overall impact on the climate. Clouds could have a greater cooling effect on the planet than climate models currently suggest, according to new research. The paper, published in Nature Climate Change, aims to correct a “long-standing” and “unaddressed” problem in climate modelling ...
Feb 17, 2023 · 1. Friendshoring. This currently in-fashion trade buzzword has arrived out of recent economic crises and strains on global supply chains caused by various shocks to the global economy. These include the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Essentially friendshoring refers to the rerouting of supply chains to countries perceived ...
