Julio Alvarez
About Julio Alvarez
Julio Alvarez serves as the VP of Finance & BI for Latam Operations at Avicanna Inc., where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in finance and consulting, having held various roles in companies across Argentina and Colombia.
Current Role at Avicanna
Julio Alvarez serves as the Vice President of Finance and Business Intelligence for Latin American Operations at Avicanna Inc. He has held this position since 2020, managing financial strategies and operations in Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia. In this role, he has been instrumental in advancing the company's vertical integration strategy and has contributed to the development of advanced natural cannabinoid solutions across various product platforms.
Previous Experience at Avicanna
Before his current role, Julio Alvarez worked as the Director of Financial Planning and Business Intelligence for Latin American Operations at Avicanna Inc. from 2019 to 2020. His tenure included significant contributions to the company's strategic collaborations with leading research institutions, which aimed to enhance plant-derived cannabinoid products.
Professional Background
Julio Alvarez has a diverse professional background in finance and consulting. He worked as a Junior Financial Controller at Avenida.com from 2014 to 2015 and later as an Investor Relations and Management Reporting Analyst at the same company from 2015 to 2016. He also served as a Consultant at Alvarez Roperti Venegas Consultores Tributarios & Auditores from 2011 to 2014 and as a Project Manager Scrum Master at Amalgama - Consultora de Innovación Digital in 2017.
Education and Academic Involvement
Julio Alvarez studied Economics at the Universidad de Buenos Aires, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2011 to 2017. He also attended Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires, achieving his Bachelor's degree from 2006 to 2010. In addition to his studies, he served as a Teaching Assistant for the Bachelor of Economics program at the Universidad de Buenos Aires from 2011 to 2018.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Julio Alvarez founded Coinest, a venture he led from 2017 to 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This experience reflects his entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in financial management and innovation.