At Coface, corporate social responsibility (CSR) isn’t a buzzword – it’s woven into every aspect of our company. “Whether it's fostering diversity and inclusion or being stewards for the environment, corporate responsibility is just good business," says Oscar Villalonga, CEO of the North American Region (NAR). "By making equity and sustainability a part of our overall corporate strategy, we are a more responsible employer, insurer, and business partner to our clients. We’re also positively contributing to the lives of our employees and communities."
Manuel Arevalo joins Coface North America today as the new Country Manager for Mexico. A veteran of the risk and credit management industry, including fifteen years as Country Manager for Coface Colombia, Manuel is known as a trusted leader with expertise growing and strengthening operations.
Coface announced today the appointment of Paul Gentile as Head of Business Information and Amarylis (Lily) Perez as Head of Account Management (Customer Success) & Operations for Business Information for the North America Region (NAR).
After a somewhat turbulent 2023, which ultimately turned out much better than expected, 2024 is shaping up to be as decisive as it is uncertain, both in (geo)political terms, with more than 60 national elections - presidential and/or legislative - and in economic terms, with risks mounting on a still slowing global economy.
In this second part of his interview, Xavier Durand shares his vision of the role of credit insurance in challenging times and the consequences of CSR policies on businesses.
Economic Impacts & Business Prospects for the America and Asia