FT Innovate Latin America 2015

Held for the first time in Latin America, the FT Innovate forum will bring together leading international brands to discuss the implementation of innovation in their business.

Join us and hear from Deloitte’s Global Chief Innovation Officer, John Levis as he addresses ways to close the skills and innovation gap. Understand specific examples of how countries and organizations are addressing their skills and innovation challenges through the effective use of public-private collaborations, which Deloitte believes are fundamental in creating measurable change.

Also listen in with Diego Eleta, Director of Technology Consulting, Strategy and Operations, Deloitte Panama as he sits down with leading policy-makers, senior corporate executives and heads of MNCs head-quartered in Panama as they discuss what needs to happen next to turn Panama into a regional hub for innovation.

John Levis

John Levis is the Regional Managing Director, Americas Region and Chief Innovation Officer of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited since June 1, 2011.

As Global Chief Innovation Officer, As the global Chief Information Officer, John drives the Deloitte network’s strategy of next-level innovation. He counsels businesses on how to transform innovation from an intangible, aspirational concept into a meaningful business strategy that can drive greater productivity and lead to a competitive advantage in the marketplace. John also works to promote an innovative culture at Deloitte and facilitates the sharing of innovative best practices and new ideas across the member firm network. He is a frequent speaker at external forums on the changing nature of global innovation in business today.

As Regional Managing Director - Americas, John is a member of Deloitte’s global executive. John provides leadership to Deloitte member firms in the Caribbean, Central and South America, executing global priorities throughout the region.

Diego Eleta

Diego is Director of Technology Consulting, Strategy and Operations Office of Deloitte Panama

He has over 20 years of professional experience. He began his career in 1990 as a Consultant at Andersen Consulting, now known as Accenture, in the city of Madrid, Spain. In 1995, Diego served as Founder and Vice President of Orbinet Telecommunications in Panama. Simultaneously in 1995 and 1996 he was Process Manager in the company Panamanian Broadcasting Corporation (RPC).

Professional Experience
Prior to these roles, Diego served in various leadership positions, including Cable Onda, SA, where he was Director of Operations; Electron Investment as Founder and Director; Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as Chairman; Federation of Chambers of Commerce Central (FECAMCO) as Chairman; Venture Club, and Founder; National Competitiveness Council as Director; and the National Bank of Panama, as Director in the company.