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Leading AI Strategists in Telecommunications - Latin America in 2027

Leading AI strategists who are redefining Telecommunications in Latin America in 2027. These executives combine technical expertise with business acumen.

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Roberto Nobile

Chief Executive Officer

Telecom Argentina

Roberto Nobile leads Telecom Argentina, overseeing the company's efforts to modernize its network and digital services with AI-supported analytics amid Argentina's evolving telecom market. He has prioritized digital transformation initiatives to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.

Directed Telecom Argentina's digital transformation program including AI-based customer analyticsOversaw network modernization investments to support data-driven operationsLed enterprise services expansion incorporating AI-enabled connectivity solutions

Christian Gebara

Chief Executive Officer

Telefônica Brasil (Vivo)

Christian Gebara leads Vivo, Brazil's largest telecom operator, where he has prioritized generative AI and data monetization as core pillars of the company's digital transformation strategy. He has publicly positioned Vivo as a testbed for AI-driven customer experience and network efficiency across Telefónica's Latin American operations.

Drove Vivo's rollout of AI-powered customer service assistants across app and call center channelsOversaw expansion of Vivo's data analytics and AI unit to monetize network and customer dataPositioned Vivo as Telefónica's regional hub for generative AI pilots in Latin America

Daniel Hajj Aboumrad

Chief Executive Officer

América Móvil

Daniel Hajj oversees América Móvil, the largest telecom group in Latin America, guiding its investment strategy in 5G, fiber, and AI-enabled network infrastructure across the region. Under his leadership, the company has expanded partnerships with global cloud and AI providers to modernize operations across Claro's markets.

Directed multi-billion-dollar capital expenditure programs including AI-driven network modernizationOversaw América Móvil's expansion of cloud partnerships supporting AI services across Latin AmericaGuided Claro's regional 5G rollout as a platform for AI-enabled enterprise services

Ted Kwartler

Executive, Americas Advanced AI & Responsible AI

Accenture

Ted Kwartler is an Executive at Accenture leading Americas Advanced AI and Responsible AI initiatives. Previously, he held leadership positions at Amazon and Liberty Mutual, where he drove transformative AI programs. As Harvard Faculty, he teaches applied analytics and is the author of multiple textbooks on text mining and machine learning. Ted is recognized for bridging academic rigor with practical AI implementation at enterprise scale.

Executive leading Accenture's Americas Advanced AI & Responsible AIFormer AI leader at Amazon and Liberty MutualHarvard Faculty teaching applied analytics +2 more

Alberto Griselli

Chief Executive Officer

TIM Brasil

Alberto Griselli leads TIM Brasil's strategy of leveraging AI and big data to enhance customer retention and network performance in one of Latin America's most competitive mobile markets. He has emphasized data-driven decision-making and AI-enabled operational efficiency as growth levers for TIM.

Advanced TIM Brasil's use of AI-based churn prediction and customer analytics platformsOversaw network investments incorporating AI-driven capacity planningDirected digital channel expansion emphasizing AI-assisted customer self-service

Balan Nair

Chief Executive Officer

Liberty Latin America

Balan Nair leads Liberty Latin America, which operates fixed and mobile networks across the Caribbean and Latin America, and has a technology background that informs the company's push toward AI-driven network automation. He has emphasized fiber expansion and predictive analytics as strategic priorities for the company's regional operations.

Directed Liberty Latin America's fiber network expansion supporting AI-enabled service deliveryOversaw adoption of predictive maintenance analytics across regional network operationsLed technology modernization initiatives drawing on prior CTO experience in the telecom sector

Mauricio Ramos

Chief Executive Officer

Millicom (Tigo)

Mauricio Ramos has directed Millicom's strategic pivot toward converged fiber, mobile, and B2B digital services across Latin America, emphasizing AI-enabled network operations and enterprise cloud offerings. He has repeatedly framed AI infrastructure investment as central to Tigo's competitive positioning in Central and South America.

Led Millicom's regional cloud and data-center expansion supporting AI workloads for enterprise clientsGuided Tigo Business's growth into AI-enabled connectivity and cybersecurity servicesDirected capital allocation toward fiber and edge infrastructure to support AI-driven services

Antonio Büchi

Chief Executive Officer

Entel

Antonio Büchi directs Entel's operations across Chile and Peru, where he has championed digital transformation initiatives incorporating AI for network optimization and customer service. He has positioned Entel as a regional leader in applying data analytics to improve service quality and operational efficiency.

Led Entel's investment in AI-based network monitoring and fault prediction systemsOversaw digital transformation programs integrating AI into customer support operationsDirected regional expansion strategy across Chile and Peru incorporating data analytics platforms

Luiz Medici

Vice President of Customer Experience and Data

Telefónica Brasil (Vivo)

Luiz Medici leads customer experience, data analytics, and artificial intelligence integration across Telefónica Brasil's consumer and enterprise operations. He has played a central role in scaling Vivo's Aura cognitive intelligence platform and embedding machine learning into churn prediction and real-time marketing.

Expanded Vivo's proprietary AI assistant Aura to process tens of millions of customer interactions monthly across multiple touchpoints.Architected real-time predictive data platforms to reduce customer churn and optimize customer lifetime value.Directed cross-functional AI governance frameworks aligning consumer privacy with algorithmic decision-making.

Andrea Folgueiras

Chief Technology and Information Officer

Telefónica

Andrea Folgueiras was appointed Telefónica's global Chief Technology and Information Officer in 2025 after leading technology and information functions for Telefónica Hispanoamérica. Her career includes technology leadership positions in Latin America and Germany.

Appointed to lead Telefónica's global technology and information organization in 2025.Previously directed technology and information strategy across Telefónica Hispanoamérica.Served as Chief Technology Officer of Telefónica Germany before taking the Hispanoamérica role.

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Christian Gebara

Chief Executive Officer

Telefônica Brasil (Vivo)

Mauricio Ramos

Chief Executive Officer

Millicom (Tigo)

Daniel Hajj Aboumrad

Chief Executive Officer

América Móvil

Oscar Von Hauske Solís

Chief Operating Officer

América Móvil

Oscar Von Hauske Solís is responsible for América Móvil's day-to-day technology and network operations across its Latin American footprint, including efforts to integrate AI into network automation and infrastructure planning. He has been central to the group's technical strategy for modernizing legacy networks with intelligent automation.

Led operational integration of network automation tools across América Móvil's regional subsidiariesOversaw technology infrastructure decisions supporting AI-based predictive maintenanceCoordinated cross-country technology standards for América Móvil's Claro brand

Alberto Griselli

Chief Executive Officer

TIM Brasil

Ted Kwartler

Executive, Americas Advanced AI & Responsible AI

Accenture

Executive leading Accenture's Americas Advanced AI & Responsible AIFormer AI leader at Amazon and Liberty MutualHarvard Faculty teaching applied analytics +2 more

Antonio Büchi

Chief Executive Officer

Entel

Balan Nair

Chief Executive Officer

Liberty Latin America

Roberto Nobile

Chief Executive Officer

Telecom Argentina

Paulo Cesar Teixeira

President

Claro Brasil

Paulo Cesar Teixeira leads Claro Brasil, América Móvil's largest regional subsidiary, focusing on network modernization and AI-enabled service innovation in Brazil's competitive telecom market. He has driven investment in AI-based network optimization tools and expanded enterprise digital offerings.

Directed Claro Brasil's fiber and 5G expansion incorporating AI-driven network planningOversaw enterprise digital services growth leveraging AI and cloud partnershipsLed operational efficiency initiatives applying AI to customer service and network operations

Data captured: 9/6/2026

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Luiz Medici

Vice President of Customer Experience and Data

Telefónica Brasil (Vivo)

Auana Mattar

Chief Information Officer

TIM Brasil

Auana Mattar oversees information technology architecture, digital transformation, and software engineering for TIM Brasil. Her leadership focuses on cloud migration, automated operations, and deploying generative AI tools to enhance telecom customer care and network management.

Spearheaded the complete migration of TIM Brasil's core IT data centers to multi-cloud environments supporting advanced analytics.Implemented generative AI and machine learning agents across customer support channels, significantly increasing first-contact resolution.Led the integration of automation engines across billing and CRM systems to reduce operational friction.

Rodrigo Duclos

Chief Innovation Officer

Claro Brasil

Rodrigo Duclos is the Chief Innovation Officer at Claro Brasil and founder of beOn Claro, the operator's innovation and digital ecosystem hub. He steers Claro's emerging technology initiatives, testing and deploying AI, 5G edge computing, and IoT applications for consumer and industrial verticals.

Established beOn Claro as a premier corporate innovation hub accelerating AI and 5G testbeds across Latin America.Directed enterprise pilot programs integrating computer vision and edge AI for agribusiness, logistics, and smart cities.Established strategic collaborations with regional academic institutions and tech incubators to incubate telecommunications AI solutions.

Vivek Khemka

Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and Product Officer

Liberty Latin America

Vivek Khemka directs technology strategy, network architecture, and product development across Liberty Latin America's operations in the Caribbean and Latin America. He leads initiatives to incorporate automated telemetry, AI-driven network optimization, and digital-first self-service platforms across consumer and B2B markets.

Standardized next-generation network diagnostics leveraging predictive analytics to preemptively detect fiber and broadband outages.Unified digital product architectures across disparate regional operating units using centralized automation platforms.Championed cloud-native service delivery models incorporating automated customer care workflows.

Xavier Rocoplan

Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Information Officer

Millicom (Tigo)

Xavier Rocoplan leads the technology and IT organizations across Millicom's operations in Latin America under the Tigo brand. He is responsible for network modernization, data infrastructure consolidation, and the rollout of automated network operations across Central and South America.

Guided the digital transformation of Tigo's mobile and fixed networks, incorporating AI-enabled network capacity planning.Consolidated core IT infrastructure into unified regional data hubs to enable enterprise-wide predictive analytics.Oversaw 4G and 5G infrastructure expansions supported by algorithmic traffic routing and automated fault management.

Leonardo Capdeville

Chief Technology and Information Officer

TIM Brasil

Leonardo Capdeville directs telecommunications engineering, infrastructure development, and IT systems for TIM Brasil. He is recognized for pioneering 5G standalone deployment in Brazil and utilizing artificial intelligence to optimize radio access network efficiency and power consumption.

Deployed machine learning models for dynamic network slicing and automated energy saving across cell towers.Led the nationwide rollout of 5G infrastructure equipped with self-organizing network automated management capabilities.Established predictive network maintenance protocols that reduced critical field intervention times.

Cesar dos Santos

Chief Information Officer

Claro Brasil

Cesar dos Santos oversees enterprise IT systems, application development, and data architecture for Claro Brasil. He has been instrumental in integrating AI-powered decision support systems, modernizing backend legacy stacks, and deploying intelligent workflow automation.

Led large-scale IT modernization programs enabling real-time analytics across millions of subscriber records.Deployed automated billing and service provisioning algorithms that dramatically decreased transactional error rates.Supervised the integration of AI-driven fraud detection systems across digital payment and mobile wallet channels.

Ted Kwartler

Executive, Americas Advanced AI & Responsible AI

Accenture

Executive leading Accenture's Americas Advanced AI & Responsible AIFormer AI leader at Amazon and Liberty MutualHarvard Faculty teaching applied analytics +2 more

Roberto Nobile

Chief Executive Officer

Telecom Argentina

Roberto Nobile leads Telecom Argentina, spearheading its transformation from a legacy telecommunications carrier into a digital ecosystem company providing connectivity, fintech, and cloud solutions. He has prioritized algorithmic decision-making, digital self-care, and cognitive operations across the company's fixed and mobile networks.

Directed Telecom Argentina's multi-year digital transformation, establishing core platforms for big data analytics and AI adoption.Championed the expansion of Personal Pay, integrating automated credit scoring and personalized financial recommendations.Modernized corporate operations through the adoption of cognitive RPA and AI-assisted customer service channels.

Antonio Moreno

Corporate Data and Analytics Manager

Entel Chile

Antonio Moreno leads data strategy, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence initiatives across Entel's operations in Chile and Peru. His work centers on implementing enterprise machine learning models for customer retention, network intelligence, and monetization of anonymized mobility data.

Created Entel's centralized enterprise data lake and machine learning workbench supporting real-time operational decisions.Developed predictive customer lifecycle models that significantly reduced mobile subscriber churn.Launched AI-driven data products that leverage aggregated telco mobility data for public transport and retail analytics.

Data captured: 9/6/2026

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Andrea Folgueiras

Chief Technology and Information Officer

Telefónica

Christian Gebara

Chief Executive Officer

Telefônica Brasil

Christian Gebara became chief executive of Telefônica Brasil, which operates as Vivo, in January 2019. His tenure includes the company's deployment of generative AI and expansion beyond connectivity into digital services.

Led Vivo during the introduction of its internal Vivo GPT generative-AI platform.Oversaw Vivo's participation in the acquisition of Oi's mobile assets, completed in 2022.Expanded Vivo's digital-services portfolio through initiatives including Vivo Money and Vivo's healthcare partnership with Teladoc Health.

Ted Kwartler

Executive, Americas Advanced AI & Responsible AI

Accenture

Executive leading Accenture's Americas Advanced AI & Responsible AIFormer AI leader at Amazon and Liberty MutualHarvard Faculty teaching applied analytics +2 more

Alberto Griselli

Chief Executive Officer

TIM Brasil

Alberto Griselli became chief executive of TIM Brasil in January 2022 after serving as its chief revenue officer. Before joining TIM, he held leadership positions at consulting and telecommunications-technology businesses, including Value Partners and TIMwe.

Advanced from TIM Brasil's chief revenue officer position to chief executive in 2022.Led TIM Brasil through the completion of its acquisition of a share of Oi's mobile business in 2022.Oversaw TIM Brasil's standalone 5G launch in Brasília in July 2022 and subsequent national expansion.

Daniel Hajj Aboumrad

Chief Executive Officer

América Móvil

Daniel Hajj Aboumrad has served as chief executive of América Móvil since 2000. He previously led Telcel, the group's Mexican mobile operator.

Led América Móvil through its 2010 consolidation of Telmex and Telmex Internacional.Oversaw América Móvil's acquisition of control of Telekom Austria in 2014.Led América Móvil when its Brazilian subsidiary Claro completed its participation in the acquisition of Oi's mobile assets in 2022.

Marcelo Benítez

Chief Executive Officer

Millicom

Marcelo Benítez became chief executive of Millicom in June 2024 after serving as its chief operating officer. He joined the company in Paraguay in 1993 and subsequently held leadership roles across its Latin American operations.

Appointed Millicom chief executive effective June 1, 2024.Served as Millicom's chief operating officer before becoming chief executive.Led Tigo Panama following Millicom's acquisitions of Cable Onda and Telefónica's Panamanian operation.

Roberto Nobile

Chief Executive Officer

Telecom Argentina

Roberto Nobile became chief executive of Telecom Argentina in January 2020 after serving as chief operating officer. He leads the company behind the Personal, Flow and Telecom brands.

Oversaw the 2021 reorganization of Telecom Argentina's commercial identity around Personal, Flow and Telecom.Led the company during the 2022 launch of the Personal Pay digital wallet.Oversaw the expansion of Personal's commercial 5G network in 2023.

José Félix

President

Claro Brasil

José Félix became president of Claro Brasil in 2015 following the integration of Claro, Embratel and NET. He previously served as president of NET, the Brazilian cable and broadband operator.

Assumed leadership of the integrated Claro, Embratel and NET business in Brazil in 2015.Oversaw the 2019 transition of NET's residential services to the Claro brand.Led Claro Brasil during its acquisition of a share of Oi's mobile assets and its standalone 5G launch in 2022.

Balan Nair

President and Chief Executive Officer

Liberty Latin America

Balan Nair was appointed president and chief executive of Liberty Latin America ahead of its separation from Liberty Global. He previously served as Liberty Global's executive vice president and chief technology and innovation officer.

Led Liberty Latin America through its establishment as an independent public company in 2018.Oversaw the acquisition of AT&T's operations in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands in 2020.Oversaw the acquisition of Telefónica's Costa Rican operation in 2021.

Pietro Labriola

Chief Executive Officer

TIM

Pietro Labriola became chief executive of TIM in January 2022 after leading TIM Brasil. His leadership experience spans the group's Italian operations and its Brazilian telecommunications business.

Served as chief executive of TIM Brasil from 2019 to 2022.Led TIM Brasil during its participation in Brazil's 2021 5G spectrum auction.Led TIM through the sale of its Italian fixed-network business to KKR in July 2024.

Data captured: 9/6/2026

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Daniel Hajj Aboumrad

Chief Executive Officer

América Móvil

Daniel Hajj Aboumrad has been CEO of América Móvil since 2000, leading Latin America's largest telecom group with operations across 18 countries. He has directed the company's 5G deployments and digital transformation including AI applications in networks and customer services.

Grew mobile subscribers to nearly 300 million across the regionSecured 5G spectrum and launched networks in Mexico and BrazilDirected AI investments for network optimization and analytics

Christian Gebara

Chief Executive Officer

Telefónica Brasil

Christian Gebara has served as CEO of Telefónica Brasil (Vivo) since 2019, heading Brazil's largest telecommunications operator. He has driven fiber expansion, 5G rollout and the integration of AI into operations and customer experience.

Expanded FTTH connections to millions of Brazilian homesLaunched commercial 5G in major cities including São PauloDeployed AI for fraud detection, predictive maintenance and personalization

Alberto Griselli

Chief Executive Officer

TIM Brasil

Alberto Griselli has been CEO of TIM Brasil since 2022, leading one of the country's top mobile operators. He has focused on 5G acceleration, financial turnaround and adoption of AI for network and service improvements.

Accelerated TIM's 5G coverage in BrazilImproved operational and financial metricsIntroduced AI tools for network planning and customer analytics

Mauricio Ramos

President and Chief Executive Officer

Millicom

Mauricio Ramos has been President and CEO of Millicom since 2015, operating the Tigo brand across multiple Latin American markets. He has advanced digital inclusion, 4G/5G infrastructure and technology including AI in emerging markets.

Expanded 4G and mobile financial services (Tigo Money) in Central AmericaInvested in data centers and digital highwaysApplied AI and analytics to customer service and operations

Ted Kwartler

Executive, Americas Advanced AI & Responsible AI

Accenture

Executive leading Accenture's Americas Advanced AI & Responsible AIFormer AI leader at Amazon and Liberty MutualHarvard Faculty teaching applied analytics +2 more

Antonio Büchi

Chief Executive Officer

Entel

Antonio Büchi has led Entel as CEO since 2011, overseeing the Chilean operator with operations in Peru. He has guided 5G deployment and the shift toward digital and AI-enabled services.

Launched early 5G networks in ChileStrengthened Entel's position in mobile and broadbandDeveloped IoT, cloud and AI partnerships

Roberto Nobile

Chief Executive Officer

Telecom Argentina

Roberto Nobile has been CEO of Telecom Argentina since 2020, managing integrated mobile, broadband and pay-TV services. He has overseen network modernization and digital transformation incorporating AI.

Realized merger synergies between Telecom and CablevisiónExpanded fiber and prepared 5G infrastructureUsed AI for traffic management and content recommendation

Juan Carlos Archila

President

Claro Colombia

Juan Carlos Archila has served as President of Claro Colombia (América Móvil) for many years, leading the country's largest mobile operator. He has driven 4G/5G expansion and digital platforms with AI components.

Built extensive 4G coverage nationwideLaunched 5G in key Colombian citiesImplemented AI chatbots and customer analytics platforms

Rodrigo Abreu

Chief Executive Officer

Rodrigo Abreu has been CEO of Oi since 2022, steering the Brazilian operator through restructuring toward core connectivity. He has emphasized fiber growth and efficiency measures including AI.

Advanced Oi's judicial recovery and asset focusGrew fiber broadband customer baseApplied AI to reduce costs and improve service quality

Balan Nair

President and Chief Executive Officer

Liberty Latin America

Balan Nair has been President and CEO of Liberty Latin America since 2017, managing cable, wireless and broadband across Latin America and the Caribbean. He has led network upgrades and digital strategies using data and AI.

Completed key acquisitions expanding the regional footprintUpgraded networks for gigabit and 5G capabilitiesLeveraged AI and machine learning for operational and customer insights

Data captured: 9/6/2026

What makes these leaders stand out?

Deploying AI for network optimization, predictive maintenance, and 5G resource allocation in telecommunications
Leading the integration of AI-powered customer experience platforms across telecommunications service channels
Building AI-driven network security and anomaly detection systems for telecommunications infrastructure
Pioneering the use of AI in spectrum management and telecommunications network planning

For more industrial executive differentiators, see Leading AI Strategists in Telecommunications - North America in 2027.

Tips for accelerating your AI career

Build expertise in network engineering and understand how AI optimizes telecommunications infrastructure at scale
Gain experience with real-time data processing and edge AI computing used in telecommunications networks
Understand 5G/6G technology roadmaps and how AI enables new telecommunications service capabilities
Develop skills in customer churn prediction and lifetime value optimization for telecommunications companies
Seek roles that bridge network operations and data science to build unique telecommunications AI expertise

Check out similar strategies in Leading AI Strategists in Telecommunications - Europe in 2027.

Adapting to the AI Landscape

How can I continue my education with AI specializations in Telecommunications?

Explore telecommunications AI programs from institutions like Georgia Tech, the Telecommunications Industry Association certifications, or Nokia Bell Labs learning programs. Specialized courses in network AI from IEEE provide technical depth.

What conferences should I attend for Telecommunications AI?

Key events include Mobile World Congress (MWC), TM Forum's DTW, Light Reading's Big 5G Event, and the Telecom AI Summit. These conferences bring together telecommunications executives with AI researchers focused on network innovation.

How can I grow as an AI leader within Telecommunications?

Telecommunications AI leaders grow by contributing to network standards bodies like 3GPP, piloting AI-driven network automation projects, and building expertise in emerging areas like network slicing optimization and AI-powered edge computing.

The Future of Telecommunications - Latin America in 2027

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Conclusion

The leaders featured in this Telecommunications list stand out because of their deep domain expertise, proven ability to drive AI adoption, and commitment to responsible innovation.

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