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9h overlap with US East · Argentina
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Carolina is a Regional Institutional Relations Leader with 23 years of experience in corporate communications, primarily within the energy industry. In her most recent role at Grupo DESA, she has overseen comprehensive communication, sustainability (ESG), and stakeholder engagement strategies across complex and regulated environments. Her work involves translating intricate technical and financial information into clear, actionable messages for diverse audiences, managing crisis communications, and serving as an institutional spokesperson. She has also led internal communications for change management and developed sustainability plans, coordinating initiatives for up to 11 businesses across various geographies. Before Grupo DESA, she spent over a decade in a similar leadership role at EDELAP S.A., demonstrating a consistent career in the energy sector. Earlier, as Head of Communications, Institutional Relations, and CSR at AES Argentina, she built a foundation in public affairs and corporate social responsibility. Her extensive background includes reporting to CEOs and Country Managers, working with multinational corporate teams, and developing digital applications to enhance customer experience. Carolina holds a Licenciatura in Comunicación Social from Universidad Nacional de La Plata and completed the Emerging Leaders Program at the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business.
Work preferences
- Job type
- Consulting, Freelance / Independent
- Company size / type
- Early-stage startup (0-20), Growth-stage startup (21-200), Large/multinational (200+), Social/Environmental Impact Company
- Culture
- Early-stage startup (0-20), Growth-stage startup (21-200), Large Company
- Industries
- Business Consulting, Marketing & Advertising, Media & Entertainment, Online Education & Training
- Hours
- EST business hours
- Remote experience
- Residía en La Plata, Argentina. Trabajé para The AES Corporation que tiene sede en Arlington, Virginia, EEUU. También para ciudades dentro de Argentina.
Salary context
Benchmarks for SMB non-tech role · Senior (7+ yrs).
US figures from BLS OEWS 2024 + Glassdoor; India figures from US SMB offshore vendor pricing. Adjusted for the candidate's seniority.
Work experience
- Líder Regional de Relaciones Institucionales · Grupo DESAJan 2022 — Jan 2025AR
- Lideré Relaciones Institucionales para 6 distribuidoras (Provincia de Buenos Aires y Salta), articulando gobierno, reguladores, cámaras, usuarios, comunidad y prensa. - Diseñé e implementé planes de sustentabilidad/ESG para fortalecer vínculo con…
- Líder Regional de Relaciones Institucionales · EDELAP S.A.Jan 2011 — Jan 2022AR
- Conduje asuntos institucionales y comunicación corporativa en servicio público esencial, con agenda regulatoria y social compleja. - Implementé planes de sustentabilidad y programas comunitarios orientados a la confianza, prevención de…
- Jefe/Gerente de Comunicación, Relaciones Institucionales y RSE · AES Argentina / AES Argentina DistribuciónJan 2005 — Jan 2011ARUS company · remote
- Gestioné comunicación corporativa y relacionamiento institucional en entorno técnico-industrial; soporte a operación y liderazgo, iniciativas de RSE/sustentabilidad y relacionamiento con stakeholders clave.
Education
- Licenciatura · Universidad Nacional de La Plata1995—2000AR· Comunicación Social (Planificación Institucional)
- Programa · University of Virginia, Darden School of Business2006US· Líderes Emergentes