Institutional

WHAT IS
IMPULSA MENDOZA

Who we are

We are an initiative of the Province of Mendoza created to transform the enormous mining, energy, and productive potential of the region into sustainable development, investment, and new growth opportunities.

Impulsa Mendoza was created as a strategic public-private partnership vehicle, designed to attract capital, facilitate projects, and manage resources with high environmental and social standards, with the goal of generating quality jobs and a more competitive future for the entire province.

Our mission

To promote the responsible development of Mendoza’s natural resources, fostering initiatives that integrate innovation, investment and sustainability, and that contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress of Mendoza.

Our vision

To project Mendoza towards a new stage of strategic development, promoting modern mining, a diversified energy matrix and a productive ecosystem capable of competing in a world in transition.

We promote ethical and transparent management, based on ethical principles and compliance with all legal obligations. Therefore, we make available best practice documents, along with corporate and tax information that guarantees responsible and transparent administration.

Headquarters

City
25 de mayo 1078, Capital, Mendoza

Uspallata
Av. Las Heras and Cerro Aconcagua,

Reports and documentation

Organization chart

DIRECTORY

Manuel Sánchez Bandini
President
Manuel Lopez González
Vice President
Álvaro Chaves Barea
Director

OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

Mariana Selva Silvestrini
Trustee
Viviana Inés Artaza
Trustee
Fabrizio Leandro Accordino Villegas
Trustee

STAFF

Sebastián Piña

Economist (UNCuyo) with a Master's in Econometrics (UTDT), specializing in mining, corporate finance, and capital markets. His career spans economic analysis, company valuation, M&A, research, financial structuring, and management focused on productive development. He holds international training in LME Hedging, Capital Markets for Geoscientists and Engineers, and NI 43-101 Disclosure (AME Roundup). He is a university professor and academic, with a focus on regional analysis, economics, and finance.

Carlos Fiochetta

Economist and higher education professor with experience in institutional development, strategic coordination, and project management across productive sectors. Over more than 19 years, he has worked in fields related to agroindustry, mining, territorial development, and institutional relations, participating in coordination processes among companies, public agencies, sector organizations, universities, and technical teams.

Sofía Raich

Economist with a Master's in Business Administration and over 10 years of professional experience in financial management within public and private organizations. She has solid training in economic analysis, planning, and monitoring and evaluation of investment projects, as well as in the management of internationally financed programs.

Lucía Farrando

Lawyer with a Master's in Administrative Law and postgraduate training in energy law and public regulation. She has over 10 years of professional experience in legal advisory, corporate governance, and strategic management.

Cecilia Tornaghi
Félix Escobar Piro
Rocío Calderon
Macarena Ventura
Guadalupe López Arce
Florencia Ruggeri
Federico Olivera
Melina Gonzalez
Andrés Berengua
Marilyn Lucero
Miguel Merino
María Pilar Piglionico

DIRECTORY

Manuel Sánchez Bandini
Chairman
Manuel Lopez González
Vice Chairman
Álvaro Chaves Barea
Director

OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

Mariana Selva Silvestrini
Statutory Auditor
Viviana Inés Artaza
Statutory Auditor
Fabrizio Leandro Accordino Villegas
Statutory Auditor

STAFF

Sebastián Piña
CEO
Sofía Raich
Head of Finance and Sustainable Development
carlos fiochetta
Head of Institutional & Investor Relations
LUCÍA FARRANDO
Head of Legal, Corporate Affairs & Compliance
Rocío Calderón
Corporate Assistant
Andrés Berengua
Operations Manager
Félix Escobar
Senior Finance Analyst
Florencia Ruggeri
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Guadalupe López Arce
Geologist
Macarena Ventura
Legal Counsel
Cecilia Tornaghi
HRBP
Melina González
Uspallata Community Assistant
Miguel Merino
Company Man
Federico Olivera
Uspallata Community Assistant

Convenios y vinculaciones

Fundación Mujeres que Inspiran

El convenio firmado contempla acciones conjuntas para: promover la formación y certificación de proveedoras locales, brindar asesoramiento técnico y legal a emprendedoras y pymes interesadas en ingresar a la cadena de suministro y facilitar herramientas de liderazgo y desarrollo personal, con foco en negocios con impacto sostenible.