Anna Amica ran a $100-million-a-year EBITDA operation in Argentina with 500 people on the ground. When CI Mavericks asks about Argentina, we call someone who’s operated there.
The Opportunity — And the Chaos
“Argentina, you just have to be extremely flexible. There’s constant change — very big swings in government and government philosophies.” — Anna Amica
The talent is exceptional. Argentine universities produce some of the best professionals in Latin America.
Foreign Exchange: The First Test
The single biggest challenge: getting money out. FX restrictions, dividend repatriation rules, and extreme paperwork.
Ethics and Compliance: Non-Negotiable
“You have to really make sure that your leadership team at level one, level two, level three, all the levels, abide by the rules.”
She dealt with theft, costly terminations, and the full spectrum of operational risk.
Execution Is Everything
“You really have to have a strong finance team that understands the rules. Or alternatively, you lose your shirt.” — Anna Amica
The CI Mavericks Takeaway
Argentina has the gas, the land, the water, the talent. Anna’s experience validates our core approach: we invest alongside operators who have proven they can execute.
That’s why we’re there. Because the structural thesis was already sound — and conversations like this one confirm it.