María Julia Diaz Ardaya

María Julia Diaz Ardaya is a seasoned public policy expert with extensive experience in the fields of sustainability, impact investment, and corporate social responsibility. Currently serving as Director of Public Policy for Spanish Speaking South America at Meta and Head of Public Policy for Facebook, María Julia actively engages with government officials in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Chile, addressing issues related to privacy, safety, and Internet governance. As an Alternate Board Member at BYMA Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos S.A., María Julia supervises sustainability strategies and is a founder of the BYMA Sustainability Index. Previously, María Julia held various leadership roles at Grupo de Fundaciones y Empresas and Grupo Clarín, focusing on social impact and ethical business practices. María Julia holds degrees in Political Science and Journalism from Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina and completed an Executive Postgraduate Course in Finance at IAE Business School.