Silvia Michelsen Fonnegra
About Silvia Michelsen Fonnegra
Silvia Michelsen Fonnegra serves as the Director of Internal Controls for EMEA and LATAM at American Tower, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in finance and leadership, she has held various roles in prominent companies across multiple regions.
Work at American Tower
Silvia Michelsen Fonnegra has held the position of Director of Internal Controls for EMEA and LATAM at American Tower since 2019. In this role, she focuses on implementing and managing internal control frameworks across these regions. Prior to this position, she served as Finance Director for the North Cone LATAM region from 2017. Her tenure at American Tower has been marked by her leadership in managing finance teams and enhancing financial processes.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining American Tower, Silvia worked at Alicorp as Gerente De Administrator Y Finanzas in Colombia from 2010 to 2013. She also held the position of Directora Ejecutiva at Fundación Cerrejón Para El Progreso De La Guajira for a year in 2009. Her earlier roles include Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Unilever and Services Controller at Nokia, showcasing her extensive background in financial management across various industries.
Education and Expertise
Silvia studied Corporate Finance at Colegio De Estudios Superiores De Administración, earning her Bachelor's degree from 1991 to 1995. She furthered her education in Finance at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2018 and at the University of Notre Dame in 2012. Her expertise includes international financial reporting standards and compliance regulations, as well as enhancing financial systems for improved efficiency.
Leadership and Team Development
Silvia demonstrates strong leadership skills in managing and developing high-performing finance teams. She actively collaborates with cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making processes. Her ability to enhance financial processes and systems has contributed to improved accuracy and efficiency within the organizations she has worked for.