Forvis Mazars celebrates the launch of a new office in Panama

The new office will be led by Partner Juan Esteban Sanín and marks a milestone in the firm’s strategic expansion in Latin America. 

The launch celebration was attended by clients and contacts from both the public and private sectors. Attendees included Aude de Amorim (French Ambassador to Panama), Astrid Abrego (Panama Vice Minister of Foreign Trade), Essie Mastellari (Panama Director of Investments), and Camille Four and Christian Saphore (President and Director of the French Chamber of Commerce in Panama).

The evening began with welcoming remarks from Carlos Molano who leads Forvis Mazars in Colombia and who played a pivotal role in the opening of the Panama office. 

Looking back on the journey, Carlos said: “I am extremely grateful to everyone at Forvis Mazars who has contributed to launching our operations in Panama. This has truly been a team effort and it is incredibly rewarding to celebrate this special moment with our friends and clients.”

Pascal Jauffret, Group CEO, shared a few words on the future leadership in the country:  “I am confident that Juan Esteban will lead our team well and help us become a trusted advisor for businesses looking to capture opportunities in the country and beyond.”

Astrid Abrego, Vice Minister of Foreign Trade, reaffirmed: “The arrival of Forvis Mazars strengthens our business ecosystem and supports our goal of positioning Panama as the preferred destination for forward-looking companies.”

Finally, Juan Esteban Sanín, Country Leader in Panama, concluded by emphasising the strategic value of the country: “Panama is a strategically located country at the heart of global trade. We are excited about what lies ahead and deeply grateful to our clients for their trust.”

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