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Infra Latam GRI 2021

The key annual conference where global infrastructure and energy leaders get together
to network and discuss planning, financing, legal framework, and project development in the region.

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Moisés Cona
Moisés Cona
Moisés Cona
Partner, Global Infrastructure
GRI Club
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The key annual conference for global infrastructure and energy leaders in Latin America

After five successful editions of Infra Latin America GRI, GRI Club Infra hosts its sixth edition in 2021 in New York (USA). 

Aiming at generating productive and insightful discussions, searching solutions to promote the infrastructure development in Latin America, this time, we will reach out addressing questions and relevant topics into actions in the new elected governments.

The meeting in New York aims to:

  • Discuss themes in an informal format, in which everyone can participate and interact;
  • Share solutions to the most common challenges of the emerging markets;
  • Build new business opportunities with global investors;
  • Debate strategic topics to define the future of the infrastructure sectors;
  • Connect yourself with peers and meet new partners.

Infra Latam GRI 2021 will gather over 300 executives, including government authorities, investors, concession operators and specialists in the infrastructure and energy sector, from markets such as Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, USA, India, Mexico, Panama, Peru, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and others.

Agenda

Networking Lunch - 17th November, 12:00 - 13:30

GRI Women in Infrastructure Committee Meeting & Networking Lunch

Opening Keynote - 17th November, 13:30 - 14:30

A New Vision for Latin America's Infrastructure

How to fund and develop infrastructure in a recovering world?

Simultaneous Discussions - 17th November, 14:50 - 15:50

Climate Resilient Infrastructure

What are the key factors to detonate sustainable projects in the region?

Co-chairs
César Rodríguez ParraBrigard Urrutia Moderator
Julia AmbrosanoClimate Bonds Initiative
Laura CorreaOdinsa
Rose HofmannCâmara dos Deputados
Valeria TravagliniEgis

Higher Governance & Compliance

What's new in a post-COVID world? 

Co-chairs
Kyle SheahenKing & Spalding Moderator
Daniel GettingsMarsh & McLennan Companies

Climate Resilient Infrastructure

What are the key factors to detonate sustainable projects in the region?

Moderator
César Rodríguez Parra
César Rodríguez Parra
Brigard Urrutia
Julia Ambrosano
Julia Ambrosano
LAC Market Development Manager
Climate Bonds Initiative
Laura Correa
Laura Correa
Sustainability Director
Odinsa
Rose Hofmann
Rose Hofmann
Partner
Câmara dos Deputados
Valeria Travaglini
Valeria Travaglini
Concession Director
Egis
César Rodríguez Parra
César Rodríguez Parra
Brigard Urrutia
Colombia
Julia Ambrosano
Julia Ambrosano
LAC Market Development ManagerClimate Bonds Initiative
Brazil
Sustainable development consultant, currently working within the sustainable finance universe, where her main role is leading Climate Bonds Initiative Green Resilient Infrastructure Programme in Brazil, while supporting the efforts and projects in the wider Latin American market.
Laura Correa
Laura Correa
Sustainability DirectorOdinsa
Colombia
Rose Hofmann
Rose Hofmann
PartnerCâmara dos Deputados
Brazil
Legislative Consultant of the Chamber of Deputies since 2015, working in the area of ​​environment and environmental law, territorial organization, urban and regional development. She has also held the position of Ibama Director of Environmental Licensing, Regulatory Specialist at Antaq and environmental analyst at Ibama and Copel. Academic background: Technologist in Environmental Chemistry from Cefet / PR; specialist in Environmental Management and Engineering at UFPR; Specialist in Public Services Regulation by FGV and Master's student in Legislative Power.
Valeria Travaglini
Valeria Travaglini
Concession DirectorEgis
France

Higher Governance & Compliance

What's new in a post-COVID world? 

Moderator
Kyle Sheahen
Kyle Sheahen
Partner
King & Spalding
Daniel Gettings
Daniel Gettings
Managing Director
Marsh & McLennan Companies
Kyle Sheahen
Kyle Sheahen
PartnerKing & Spalding
USA
Kyle Sheahen is a partner in the Special Matters and Investigations practice in King & Spalding’s New York office. Kyle’s practice focuses on white collar criminal defense litigation, federal and state government investigations, corporate internal investigations, and advice concerning corporate compliance programs. Kyle’s experience includes investigations by the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the New York State Department of Financial Services, the New York County District Attorney’s Office, the United States Senate, the Federal Reserve, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority.
Daniel Gettings
Daniel Gettings
Managing DirectorMarsh & McLennan Companies
USA
Practice Leader for the Latin America region of Marsh’s Private Equity M&A and Infrastructure practice, a dedicated group supporting financial sponsors; strategic investors; and M&A advisors. His team performs insurance and risk management due diligence; designs insurance procurement strategies for portfolio assets; and develops insurance solutions for M&A. Formerly an Associate Partner in the Manufacturing, Transportation, and Energy practice in Oliver Wyman’s NY Office. Graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in finance. He is a native English speaker and fluent in Portuguese. Formerly Series 7 and 63 certified.
Simultaneous Discussions - 17th November, 16:10 - 17:10

Multimodal Colombia

What are the new shining stars in Colombia's transport sector?

Co-chairs
María Juliana MoraBancolombia Moderator
Dorothée PeuzéCrédit Agricole
Paola LarrahondoGómez-Pinzón

Mexico Outlook

Rethinking the way of developing infrastructure amid uncertain moments?

Co-chairs
Manuel Rodríguez ArreguiAinda Energia & Infraestructura Moderator
Federico FiscalBanco Sabadell
Luis de la PeñaROADIS Mexico
Mónica DelgadoSecretaría de Economía

Brazil’s Energy Market

Will renewables be decisive in disrupting the energy matrix?

Co-chairs
Ana Carolina BarrettoVeirano Advogados Moderator
Luiz Fernando Leone ViannaGrupo Delta Energia
Mauro BattistiNewave Capital
Rose HofmannCâmara dos Deputados

Multimodal Colombia

What are the new shining stars in Colombia's transport sector?

Moderator
María Juliana Mora
María Juliana Mora
Vice President, Infrastructure & Natural Resources
Bancolombia
Dorothée Peuzé
Dorothée Peuzé
Managing Director, Head of Project Finance - Energy & Infrastructure Group Latin America
Crédit Agricole
Paola Larrahondo
Paola Larrahondo
Partner, Infrastructure
Gómez-Pinzón
María Juliana Mora
María Juliana Mora
Vice President, Infrastructure & Natural ResourcesBancolombia
Colombia
Dorothée Peuzé
Dorothée Peuzé
Managing Director, Head of Project Finance - Energy & Infrastructure Group Latin AmericaCrédit Agricole
USA
Dorothée has over 17 years experience in Structured Finance, across a variety of regions. Prior to joining the Energy and Infrastructure Group Latam team in NY in 2016 as a Managing Director, she was based in Paris/London and led a number of relevant infrastructure projects in Continental Europe, the UK and Middle East, including advising and structuring of public-private parnerships and concessions contracts. She is now responsible for origination and execution of project finance transactions in the infrastructure, P&U and natural resources sectors, across Latin America. She is graduated with ESCP Europe Business school (France), and is fluent in French, Spanish and English.
Paola Larrahondo
Paola Larrahondo
Partner, InfrastructureGómez-Pinzón
Colombia
Lawyer of Los Andes University admitted to practice in 2007, Specialist in Public Management and Administrative Institutions, and Master in Law and Economics (Universita di Bologna/Aix-Marseille Université -EMLE European Master in Law & Economics). Recipient of the Colfuturo scholarship (2014). Paola is a member of the Administrative, Constitutional and Infrastructure Team. Prior to joining our law firm, she was working as a legal advisor of the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and has experience as public server in national and local institutions as a Legal Chief or Legal advisor. Her practice focuses on administrative procedures, in constitutional and contentious administrative lawsuits, public policy design, public affairs.

Mexico Outlook

Rethinking the way of developing infrastructure amid uncertain moments?

Moderator
Manuel Rodríguez Arregui
Manuel Rodríguez Arregui
CEO and Partner
Ainda Energia & Infraestructura
Federico Fiscal
Federico Fiscal
Director Corporate & Investment Banking
Banco Sabadell
Luis de la Peña
Luis de la Peña
CFO
ROADIS Mexico
Mónica Delgado
Mónica Delgado
Titular de la Unidad de Inteligencia Económica Global
Secretaría de Economía
Manuel Rodríguez Arregui
Manuel Rodríguez Arregui
CEO and PartnerAinda Energia & Infraestructura
Mexico
Manuel holds a BS in Economics from MIT and a MPA from Harvard and has taught courses in economics and finance at ITAM and Universidad Iberoamericana. He has worked from both the public and private sectors most related to infrastructure. Positions include Director of Studies at the Agriculture and Water Resources (1993-1994), founding partner at Analisis y Desarrollo de Proyectos (ADP) acquired by Mercer Management Consulting (1994-2006), Undersecretary of Transportation at SCT (2006-2008), Chief of Structural Change at SCT (2008-2009), Chief Administrative Officer at the Interior Ministry (2009-2010) and Head of GBM Infrastructure (2010-2015). Additionally, he was President of the Board of ASA and Alternate Board Member at PEMEX.
Federico Fiscal
Federico Fiscal
Director Corporate & Investment BankingBanco Sabadell
Luis de la Peña
Luis de la Peña
CFOROADIS Mexico
Mexico
Luis has a degree in Economics from Monterrey's Instituto Tecnologia y de Estudios Superiores, as well as a Master in Finance from EGADE Business School, both in Mexico. For the past 15 year, he has gained relevant experience in the financial sector in different corporations such as Fitch Ratings, BBA and JP Morgan, and he is now CFO at ROADIS Mexico. Luis has expressive experience in Corporate Financing, Debt Markets, Securitization in different active classes. He also keeps constant relations with banks, regulatory bodies, rating agencies, multilateral organizations and institutional investors.
Mónica Delgado
Mónica Delgado
Titular de la Unidad de Inteligencia Económica GlobalSecretaría de Economía
Mexico

Brazil’s Energy Market

Will renewables be decisive in disrupting the energy matrix?

Moderator
Ana Carolina Barretto
Ana Carolina Barretto
Partner
Veirano Advogados
Luiz Fernando Leone Vianna
Luiz Fernando Leone Vianna
VP of Institutional and Regulatory
Grupo Delta Energia
Mauro Battisti
Mauro Battisti
Newave Capital
Rose Hofmann
Rose Hofmann
Partner
Câmara dos Deputados
Ana Carolina Barretto
Ana Carolina Barretto
PartnerVeirano Advogados
Brazil
Luiz Fernando Leone Vianna
Luiz Fernando Leone Vianna
VP of Institutional and RegulatoryGrupo Delta Energia
Brazil
Mauro Battisti
Mauro Battisti
Newave Capital
Brazil
Mauro has more than 22 years of experience in the Power & Utilities and O&G sectors, having completed more than 160 transactions in M&A, Project Finance and ECM in LatAm and Europe. Prior to joining BNP Paribas, he worked for 7 years and a half on BTG Pactual's Investment Banking. He also worked in London for Dresdner Kleinwort and HSBC Investment Bank, always focused on covering the energy chain. He began his career at Itaú BBA, at the Project Finance team for the energy segment. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of São Paulo (FEA-USP), MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Masters in International Studies from the same University, with emphasis on finance, public and energy policies.
Rose Hofmann
Rose Hofmann
PartnerCâmara dos Deputados
Brazil
Legislative Consultant of the Chamber of Deputies since 2015, working in the area of ​​environment and environmental law, territorial organization, urban and regional development. She has also held the position of Ibama Director of Environmental Licensing, Regulatory Specialist at Antaq and environmental analyst at Ibama and Copel. Academic background: Technologist in Environmental Chemistry from Cefet / PR; specialist in Environmental Management and Engineering at UFPR; Specialist in Public Services Regulation by FGV and Master's student in Legislative Power.
Simultaneous Discussions - 17th November, 17:30 - 18:30

ESG Responsible Infrastructure Committee Meeting: Maximizing ESG 

How are infrastructure projects being structured in Latam?

Co-chairs
Manuel Rodríguez ArreguiAinda Energia & Infraestructura Moderator
Colin CurveyIFC Asset Management Company
Laura CorreaOdinsa
María José Cortés LoretoAtlas Renewable Energy
Pedro Bruno SouzaMinas Gerais State Government
Rose HofmannCâmara dos Deputados

Risk Management

What are the key factors to assess amid COVID pandemic in Latam?

Co-chairs
Agathe VigneIndiGo - SP Moderator
Kyle SheahenKing & Spalding Moderator
Antonio Rodriguez CanalesERL Engenharia
Cristina Pardo de Vera PosadaR&Q Concesiones e Infraestructura
Valeria TravagliniEgis

ESG Responsible Infrastructure Committee Meeting: Maximizing ESG 

How are infrastructure projects being structured in Latam?

Moderator
Manuel Rodríguez Arregui
Manuel Rodríguez Arregui
CEO and Partner
Ainda Energia & Infraestructura
Colin Curvey
Colin Curvey
Head - IFC African Latin American & Caribbean Fund
IFC Asset Management Company
Laura Correa
Laura Correa
Sustainability Director
Odinsa
María José Cortés Loreto
María José Cortés Loreto
Head of ESG & HS
Atlas Renewable Energy
Pedro Bruno Souza
Pedro Bruno Souza
Secretário de Infraestrutura e Mobilidade
Minas Gerais State Government
Rose Hofmann
Rose Hofmann
Partner
Câmara dos Deputados
Manuel Rodríguez Arregui
Manuel Rodríguez Arregui
CEO and PartnerAinda Energia & Infraestructura
Mexico
Manuel holds a BS in Economics from MIT and a MPA from Harvard and has taught courses in economics and finance at ITAM and Universidad Iberoamericana. He has worked from both the public and private sectors most related to infrastructure. Positions include Director of Studies at the Agriculture and Water Resources (1993-1994), founding partner at Analisis y Desarrollo de Proyectos (ADP) acquired by Mercer Management Consulting (1994-2006), Undersecretary of Transportation at SCT (2006-2008), Chief of Structural Change at SCT (2008-2009), Chief Administrative Officer at the Interior Ministry (2009-2010) and Head of GBM Infrastructure (2010-2015). Additionally, he was President of the Board of ASA and Alternate Board Member at PEMEX.
Colin Curvey
Colin Curvey
Head - IFC African Latin American & Caribbean FundIFC Asset Management Company
USA
Laura Correa
Laura Correa
Sustainability DirectorOdinsa
Colombia
María José Cortés Loreto
María José Cortés Loreto
Head of ESG & HSAtlas Renewable Energy
USA
María José is the Head of ESG For Atlas Renewable Energy. She leads the Environmental & Social Governance aspects of Atlas’s projects across Latin America, as well as the approach to responsible investment. She recently worked for Engie Mexico, leading and supervising compliance with IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles for their Renewable Generation portfolio and Oil & Gas assets. In her previous role, she oversaw the design and implementation of both the Stakeholder Engagement and Social Impact Investment strategies for an 854 km natural gas pipeline owned by a PEMEX Holding (Mexican state-owned petroleum company). María holds a Sociology degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Pedro Bruno Souza
Pedro Bruno Souza
Secretário de Infraestrutura e MobilidadeMinas Gerais State Government
Brazil
Pedro was superintendent of the Project Structuring area of ​​BNDES for 10 years, whose objective was the development of infrastructure projects in the Concession and PPP modalities, and was responsible for conducting privatization processes. Education: MSc in International Securities, Investment and Banking, Reading University, UK; MSc in Administration, COPPEAD / UFRJ; Graduated in Engineering / UFRJ.
Rose Hofmann
Rose Hofmann
PartnerCâmara dos Deputados
Brazil
Legislative Consultant of the Chamber of Deputies since 2015, working in the area of ​​environment and environmental law, territorial organization, urban and regional development. She has also held the position of Ibama Director of Environmental Licensing, Regulatory Specialist at Antaq and environmental analyst at Ibama and Copel. Academic background: Technologist in Environmental Chemistry from Cefet / PR; specialist in Environmental Management and Engineering at UFPR; Specialist in Public Services Regulation by FGV and Master's student in Legislative Power.

Risk Management

What are the key factors to assess amid COVID pandemic in Latam?

Moderator
Agathe Vigne
Agathe Vigne
LATAM Concessions Director
IndiGo - SP
Moderator
Kyle Sheahen
Kyle Sheahen
Partner
King & Spalding
Antonio Rodriguez Canales
Antonio Rodriguez Canales
Business Development Director
ERL Engenharia
Cristina Pardo de Vera Posada
Cristina Pardo de Vera Posada
CEO
R&Q Concesiones e Infraestructura
Valeria Travaglini
Valeria Travaglini
Concession Director
Egis
Agathe Vigne
Agathe Vigne
LATAM Concessions DirectorIndiGo - SP
Brazil
Agathe Vigne is Egis' LATAM Concessions Director. She has a Master’s degree from Lyon’s Institute of Political studies and the Faculty of Economics of Lyon II, with a specialization in Latin American Energy Policy. After various research projects on Mexico’s national oil company Pemex, she occupied several positions in the French Embassy’s trade and investment office, in Madrid and Mexico. Her current activities aim at developing partnerships with both public and private actors in Mexico in the infrastructure sector, more specifically to implement new technologies and know-how in road operation and maintenance.
Kyle Sheahen
Kyle Sheahen
PartnerKing & Spalding
USA
Kyle Sheahen is a partner in the Special Matters and Investigations practice in King & Spalding’s New York office. Kyle’s practice focuses on white collar criminal defense litigation, federal and state government investigations, corporate internal investigations, and advice concerning corporate compliance programs. Kyle’s experience includes investigations by the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the New York State Department of Financial Services, the New York County District Attorney’s Office, the United States Senate, the Federal Reserve, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority.
Antonio Rodriguez Canales
Antonio Rodriguez Canales
Business Development DirectorERL Engenharia
Colombia
Born in 1963 in Lima Peru, married with Cecilia Burmester, currently living in Bogota, Colombia. With more than thirty five years of experience as a manager and as a board member in three countries, Peru, Chile and Colombia worked more than 20 years in Graña & Montero GROUP, Studied at The Birmingham Business School (UK), MBA International Banking & Finance, ESAN (Postgraduate School - Peru). MA Magister in Administration, Lima University (Peru), Public Accountant
Cristina Pardo de Vera Posada
Cristina Pardo de Vera Posada
CEOR&Q Concesiones e Infraestructura
Chile
Cristina joined R&Q in 2015 as a Head of PPP Investment. She holds an Economy degree from the University of Santiago de Compostela and a Master´s degree in Infrastructure Management from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Prior to joining R&Q Cristina worked in several countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America as CEO of multinational engineering companies and advised Banks, IFIs and Investors in infrastructure projects, with a remarkable specialization in PPP structures. Cristina also served as Strategic Director for Ayesa in Spain and now is part of the Commercial Board of R&Q Group in Chile. Today Cristina manages a portfolio of infrastructure investment of more than USD 1,000 Mill in Chile.
Valeria Travaglini
Valeria Travaglini
Concession DirectorEgis
France
Opening Talkshow - 18th November, 09:00 - 10:00

Latin America Outlook 2022

How does the political-economic landscape affect the overall Latin America’s sovereign credit?

Discussion - 18th November, 10:30 - 11:30

Capital Markets

Are the instruments mature enough to fund infrastructure post-COVID?

Co-chairs
Guilherme BarbosaXP Investimentos Moderator
Manuel Rodríguez ArreguiAinda Energia & Infraestructura

Capital Markets

Are the instruments mature enough to fund infrastructure post-COVID?

Moderator
Guilherme Barbosa
Guilherme Barbosa
Partner - Head of Infrastructure and Energy Coverage
XP Investimentos
Manuel Rodríguez Arregui
Manuel Rodríguez Arregui
CEO and Partner
Ainda Energia & Infraestructura
Guilherme Barbosa
Guilherme Barbosa
Partner - Head of Infrastructure and Energy CoverageXP Investimentos
Brazil
Guilherme Barbosa is the Partner of XP Investimentos’ Investment Banking division and is responsible for Infrastructure and Utilities coverage. Prior to XP, Guilherme was active in the Investment Banking division of BTG Pactual as responsible for opening opportunities in all sectors of the economy for Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets and M&A products – prior to that, he worked at Macquarie and Barclays Capital. Guilherme holds a degree in Economics from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV).
Manuel Rodríguez Arregui
Manuel Rodríguez Arregui
CEO and PartnerAinda Energia & Infraestructura
Mexico
Manuel holds a BS in Economics from MIT and a MPA from Harvard and has taught courses in economics and finance at ITAM and Universidad Iberoamericana. He has worked from both the public and private sectors most related to infrastructure. Positions include Director of Studies at the Agriculture and Water Resources (1993-1994), founding partner at Analisis y Desarrollo de Proyectos (ADP) acquired by Mercer Management Consulting (1994-2006), Undersecretary of Transportation at SCT (2006-2008), Chief of Structural Change at SCT (2008-2009), Chief Administrative Officer at the Interior Ministry (2009-2010) and Head of GBM Infrastructure (2010-2015). Additionally, he was President of the Board of ASA and Alternate Board Member at PEMEX.
Simultaneous Discussions - 18th November, 12:00 - 13:00

Andean Energy

What new projects will stand out in the region?

Co-chairs
Aldo ReggiardoCuatrecasas - Peru Moderator
Alejandro SolarteBancolombia
Carlos BarreraAtlas Renewable Energy
Jean-Valery PatinBNP Paribas
Saverio MinerviniFitch Ratings

Airport Investments

What are the routes to move forward and overcome the crisis?

Co-chairs
Ana Cândida De MelloBMA Advogados Moderator
Andrés OrtegaOdinsa
David-Olivier TaracGroupe ADP
Edson EngelhartCuraçao Airport Holding
Kenneth CurrieSkylark Consulting Group
Xabier IglesiasALG Transport & Infrastructure

Andean Energy

What new projects will stand out in the region?

Moderator
Aldo Reggiardo
Aldo Reggiardo
Partner
Cuatrecasas - Peru
Alejandro Solarte
Alejandro Solarte
Vice Presidente, Structured Business
Bancolombia
Carlos Barrera
Carlos Barrera
CEO
Atlas Renewable Energy
Jean-Valery Patin
Jean-Valery Patin
Co-Head of Energy, Resources & Infra for the Americas
BNP Paribas
Saverio Minervini
Saverio Minervini
Senior Director
Fitch Ratings
Aldo Reggiardo
Aldo Reggiardo
PartnerCuatrecasas - Peru
Peru
Alejandro Solarte
Alejandro Solarte
Vice Presidente, Structured BusinessBancolombia
Colombia
Carlos Barrera
Carlos Barrera
CEOAtlas Renewable Energy
USA
Carlos Barrera (Ucho) is currently CEO of Atlas Renewable Energy. Before joining Atlas Renewable Energy, Ucho worked at SunEdison for six years, as Managing Director & VP for Latin America where he grew the business from scratch to invest $1bn in a span of 4 years, and develop 500MW+ of projects financed and constructed. Prior to that time, Ucho was at BP in multiple executive roles across Oil & Gas, Cleantech Venture Capital, and Alternative Energy in London, Australia, China and Madrid. Ucho holds an Engineering degree from Lehigh University, a PLD certificate from Harvard University, and an Executive MBA from Kellogg, Northwestern University.
Jean-Valery Patin
Jean-Valery Patin
Co-Head of Energy, Resources & Infra for the AmericasBNP Paribas
USA
Jean-Valery is Managing Director and Head of Power, Infrastructure & Project Finance Latin America, a team of 19 individuals in New York and Sao Paulo focused on debt/bid advisory, arranging and project bonds in the context of greenfield, brownfield, acquisition or refinancing of projects or holding companies / portfolio of projects. He holds a degree in finance & economics from HEC, France’s leading business school and a Master degree in management from the CEMS (Community of European Management Schools). He graduated in September 2007 with the academic honors from a part-time executive program in Finance at Columbia University, NY. Jean-Valery is fluent in Spanish, English, Portuguese, French and German and has intermediate Italian level
Saverio Minervini
Saverio Minervini
Senior DirectorFitch Ratings
USA

Airport Investments

What are the routes to move forward and overcome the crisis?

Moderator
Ana Cândida De Mello
Ana Cândida De Mello
Partner - Infrastructure
BMA Advogados
Andrés Ortega
Andrés Ortega
VP Airport Concessions
Odinsa
David-Olivier Tarac
David-Olivier Tarac
Managing Director, Americas
Groupe ADP
Edson Engelhart
Edson Engelhart
Development Manager
Curaçao Airport Holding
Kenneth Currie
Kenneth Currie
Founder & Managing Director
Skylark Consulting Group
Xabier Iglesias
Xabier Iglesias
Manager
ALG Transport & Infrastructure
Ana Cândida De Mello
Ana Cândida De Mello
Partner - InfrastructureBMA Advogados
Brazil
Ana Cândida experience involves various Administrative Law matters: public procurement and government agreements, concession of public services, public-private partnerships, public companies, administrative corruption, accountability and fiscal responsibility, corporate social investment, regulated sectors, administrative proceedings with public and controlling entities (Audit Courts and Comptrollers).She participated in relevant infrastructure projects related to airport, port,railway and water and sewage sectors. She is internationally referenced in relevant legal guides, such as Chambers & Partners Latin America and The Legal 500. She is also CP³P-F certified, that’s granted by the APGM Public–Private Partnerships Certification Program.
Andrés Ortega
Andrés Ortega
VP Airport ConcessionsOdinsa
Colombia
David-Olivier Tarac
David-Olivier Tarac
Managing Director, AmericasGroupe ADP
USA
David-Olivier Tarac has been working for more than 17 years in the infrastructure sector. He had successively positions at PWC Corporate Finance, at the French State Public Holdings Agency in charge of airports, at the Boston Consulting Group. He joined Groupe ADP 12 years ago successively as Director of Financial Operations and Investments, deputy CEO of TAV airports and was appointed recently as the managing director of ADP International Americas.
Edson Engelhart
Edson Engelhart
Development ManagerCuraçao Airport Holding
Curaçao
Kenneth Currie
Kenneth Currie
Founder & Managing DirectorSkylark Consulting Group
USA
Ken heads Skylark's Americas operations. Having successfully managed projects throughout Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America, Ken is an expert in activity forecasting and business plan development. He focuses on legal and economic analysis of commercial and airport issues, with particular emphasis on operating economics, the regulatory system, and the international competitive framework of the industry. He also has a wealth of experience in the use of aviation statistics to forecast aviation activity, air service development, and airline and airport revenue and cost issues.
Xabier Iglesias
Xabier Iglesias
ManagerALG Transport & Infrastructure
Brazil
Simultaneous Discussions - 18th November, 14:15 - 15:15

Brazil's Roads Expansion

New models or more of the same? 

Co-chairs
Pedro PascoalXP Investimentos Moderator
Agathe VigneIndiGo - SP
Renato SucupiraBF Capital

Pacific Alliance

How will integration boost infrastructure investment?

Co-chairs
Cristina Pardo de Vera PosadaR&Q Concesiones e Infraestructura Moderator
Alessia AbelloAbello Galvis Abogados
Luis de la PeñaROADIS Mexico

Ports Development & Modernization

Can Latam take a leading role in the world's trade post-COVID?

Co-chairs
Mauro PenteadoMachado Meyer Advogados Moderator
Gabriel SánchezPosse Herrera Ruiz
Marcelo FelbergDP World Americas

Brazil's Roads Expansion

New models or more of the same? 

Moderator
Pedro Pascoal
Pedro Pascoal
Partner - Investment Banking - Transport Infrastructure & Sanitation
XP Investimentos
Agathe Vigne
Agathe Vigne
LATAM Concessions Director
IndiGo - SP
Renato Sucupira
Renato Sucupira
President
BF Capital
Pedro Pascoal
Pedro Pascoal
Partner - Investment Banking - Transport Infrastructure & SanitationXP Investimentos
Brazil
Pedro Pascoal is the partner responsible for the coverage of infrastructure and sanitation at XP Investimentos. Prior to that, he worked for 4 years at J.P. Morgan, covering LatAm transportation names in the Equity Research team. Pedro has also a previous experience at Terrafirma, a specialized transport infrastructure consulting firm. Pascoal has a Bachelor degree in Naval and Maritime engineering from Escola Politécnica, USP.
Agathe Vigne
Agathe Vigne
LATAM Concessions DirectorIndiGo - SP
Brazil
Agathe Vigne is Egis' LATAM Concessions Director. She has a Master’s degree from Lyon’s Institute of Political studies and the Faculty of Economics of Lyon II, with a specialization in Latin American Energy Policy. After various research projects on Mexico’s national oil company Pemex, she occupied several positions in the French Embassy’s trade and investment office, in Madrid and Mexico. Her current activities aim at developing partnerships with both public and private actors in Mexico in the infrastructure sector, more specifically to implement new technologies and know-how in road operation and maintenance.
Renato Sucupira
Renato Sucupira
PresidentBF Capital
Brazil
Civil Engineer from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and MBA in Corporate Finance from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-RJ). Renato worked at BNDES between 1986 and 2004, with its main role being Director of BNDES-EXIM. Over the past seven years he has led an independent financial advisory company, BF CAPITAL, with operations surpassing R$ 20 billion in project financing.

Pacific Alliance

How will integration boost infrastructure investment?

Moderator
Cristina Pardo de Vera Posada
Cristina Pardo de Vera Posada
CEO
R&Q Concesiones e Infraestructura
Alessia Abello
Alessia Abello
Partner
Abello Galvis Abogados
Luis de la Peña
Luis de la Peña
CFO
ROADIS Mexico
Cristina Pardo de Vera Posada
Cristina Pardo de Vera Posada
CEOR&Q Concesiones e Infraestructura
Chile
Cristina joined R&Q in 2015 as a Head of PPP Investment. She holds an Economy degree from the University of Santiago de Compostela and a Master´s degree in Infrastructure Management from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Prior to joining R&Q Cristina worked in several countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America as CEO of multinational engineering companies and advised Banks, IFIs and Investors in infrastructure projects, with a remarkable specialization in PPP structures. Cristina also served as Strategic Director for Ayesa in Spain and now is part of the Commercial Board of R&Q Group in Chile. Today Cristina manages a portfolio of infrastructure investment of more than USD 1,000 Mill in Chile.
Alessia Abello
Alessia Abello
PartnerAbello Galvis Abogados
Colombia
Luis de la Peña
Luis de la Peña
CFOROADIS Mexico
Mexico
Luis has a degree in Economics from Monterrey's Instituto Tecnologia y de Estudios Superiores, as well as a Master in Finance from EGADE Business School, both in Mexico. For the past 15 year, he has gained relevant experience in the financial sector in different corporations such as Fitch Ratings, BBA and JP Morgan, and he is now CFO at ROADIS Mexico. Luis has expressive experience in Corporate Financing, Debt Markets, Securitization in different active classes. He also keeps constant relations with banks, regulatory bodies, rating agencies, multilateral organizations and institutional investors.

Ports Development & Modernization

Can Latam take a leading role in the world's trade post-COVID?

Moderator
Mauro Penteado
Mauro Penteado
Partner
Machado Meyer Advogados
Gabriel Sánchez
Gabriel Sánchez
Partner
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Marcelo Felberg
Marcelo Felberg
CFO Americas
DP World Americas
Mauro Penteado
Mauro Penteado
PartnerMachado Meyer Advogados
Brazil
Mauro advises domestic and international clients in a broad range of matters involving Infrastructure & Energy, including mergers, acquisitions, project finance, PPP, public and regulatory issues. Mauro has significant experience in the ports, transportation, power and oil & gas sectors. He also has extensive experience representing companies in structuring complex PPPs arrangements, and mergers and acquisitions of regulated sectors.
Gabriel Sánchez
Gabriel Sánchez
PartnerPosse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Marcelo Felberg
Marcelo Felberg
CFO AmericasDP World Americas
USA
CFO of DP World Americas since 2018. Prior to DP World Americas, was acting CEO (2017) and CFO of Odebrecht Transport S.A. (from 2010 to 2018) and CFO of Rede Energia (2008). Before that had worked for almost 20 years in wholesale and investment banking holding several senior and executive positions at Unibanco, HSBC, BBM, BofA and Chase Manhattan both in Brazil and the United Kingdom. Board member of several companies in Argentina, Peru, Chile, Brazil and the Dominican Republica. Holds a degree in Economics from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro and Executive MBA from Fundação Getúlio Vargas Sao Paulo.
Simultaneous Discussions - 18th November, 15:45 - 17:00

M&A Wave

What impact may elections have on deal flows?

Co-chairs
Jose Alejandro TorresPosse Herrera Ruiz Moderator
Guilherme BarbosaXP Investimentos

Bankability

What has changed in Latam from a lending perspective?

Co-chairs
Alejandro Aguilar VargasBancolombia Moderator
Dorothée PeuzéCrédit Agricole
Federico FiscalBanco Sabadell
Jean-Valery PatinBNP Paribas

M&A Wave

What impact may elections have on deal flows?

Moderator
Jose Alejandro Torres
Jose Alejandro Torres
Partner, Head of the Infrastructure Area
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Guilherme Barbosa
Guilherme Barbosa
Partner - Head of Infrastructure and Energy Coverage
XP Investimentos
Jose Alejandro Torres
Jose Alejandro Torres
Partner, Head of the Infrastructure AreaPosse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
He is the head of the Infrastructure and Public Law area. His practice focuses on Infrastructure and Public Law as well as Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Real Estate Structures and Compliance. He has experience representing several local and international clients in corporate, mergers and acquisitions, financial structures and foreign investment matters. He has specific experience in the design, structuring and development of real estate projects including shipping centers, hotels and resorts, agricultural projects and housing developments, among others. Furthermore he has advised clients in the design, writing and implementation of corporate compliance manuals and policies and conducting internal investigations for clients.
Guilherme Barbosa
Guilherme Barbosa
Partner - Head of Infrastructure and Energy CoverageXP Investimentos
Brazil
Guilherme Barbosa is the Partner of XP Investimentos’ Investment Banking division and is responsible for Infrastructure and Utilities coverage. Prior to XP, Guilherme was active in the Investment Banking division of BTG Pactual as responsible for opening opportunities in all sectors of the economy for Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets and M&A products – prior to that, he worked at Macquarie and Barclays Capital. Guilherme holds a degree in Economics from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV).

Bankability

What has changed in Latam from a lending perspective?

Moderator
Alejandro Aguilar Vargas
Alejandro Aguilar Vargas
Director, Infrastructure & Real Estate
Bancolombia
Dorothée Peuzé
Dorothée Peuzé
Managing Director, Head of Project Finance - Energy & Infrastructure Group Latin America
Crédit Agricole
Federico Fiscal
Federico Fiscal
Director Corporate & Investment Banking
Banco Sabadell
Jean-Valery Patin
Jean-Valery Patin
Co-Head of Energy, Resources & Infra for the Americas
BNP Paribas
Alejandro Aguilar Vargas
Alejandro Aguilar Vargas
Director, Infrastructure & Real EstateBancolombia
Colombia
Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the investment banking industry. Skilled in Investments, Distressed Assets, Strategic Management, Project Management, and Team Leadership. Strong finance professional graduated from University of Antioquia with MBA from University of Leicester and specialized programs from institutons such as: University of Medellin, University of Berkeley and University of Oxford - Said Business School.
Dorothée Peuzé
Dorothée Peuzé
Managing Director, Head of Project Finance - Energy & Infrastructure Group Latin AmericaCrédit Agricole
USA
Dorothée has over 17 years experience in Structured Finance, across a variety of regions. Prior to joining the Energy and Infrastructure Group Latam team in NY in 2016 as a Managing Director, she was based in Paris/London and led a number of relevant infrastructure projects in Continental Europe, the UK and Middle East, including advising and structuring of public-private parnerships and concessions contracts. She is now responsible for origination and execution of project finance transactions in the infrastructure, P&U and natural resources sectors, across Latin America. She is graduated with ESCP Europe Business school (France), and is fluent in French, Spanish and English.
Federico Fiscal
Federico Fiscal
Director Corporate & Investment BankingBanco Sabadell
Jean-Valery Patin
Jean-Valery Patin
Co-Head of Energy, Resources & Infra for the AmericasBNP Paribas
USA
Jean-Valery is Managing Director and Head of Power, Infrastructure & Project Finance Latin America, a team of 19 individuals in New York and Sao Paulo focused on debt/bid advisory, arranging and project bonds in the context of greenfield, brownfield, acquisition or refinancing of projects or holding companies / portfolio of projects. He holds a degree in finance & economics from HEC, France’s leading business school and a Master degree in management from the CEMS (Community of European Management Schools). He graduated in September 2007 with the academic honors from a part-time executive program in Finance at Columbia University, NY. Jean-Valery is fluent in Spanish, English, Portuguese, French and German and has intermediate Italian level

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GRI has no speakers, no presentations. Instead, you have a selection of closed-door discussions where everyone can participate.
Much like a conversation in your own living room, the dynamic environment allows you to engage with your peers in an informal and collegial setting.

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http://www.grupoccr.com.br
São Paulo | SP | Brazil
CCR Group is one of the major infrastructure concession companies in Latin America. Divided into four business units, CCR Highways SP, CCR Highways BR, CCR Mobility and CCR Airports, the company operates in the main transportation modes in the region. In the road segment, it controls 3,265 kilometres of highways in four Brazilian states where the highest concentration of GDP passes through. In the transportation of passengers, it holds the concessions of lines 4 and recently won the auction to manage lines 5 and 17 of the São Paulo metro system. In addition, it is responsible for the boat system and the VLT in Rio de Janeiro and the subway operation in the capital of Bahia, Salvador. In airport concessions, the company operates in the airports of Quito (Ecuador), San José (Costa Rica), Curaçao and Belo Horizonte (Brazil). Besides, the CCR Group also has expertise in high-capacity data transmission and airport services in the United States.
http://www.bancsabadell.com
http://www.bancsabadell.com
+52 55 52 62 32 00
Ciudad de México | CMX | Mexico
Banco Sabadell is Spain’s fourth largest private banking group, which is comprised of different banks, brands, subsidiaries and part-owned companies covering all areas of the financial business sector under a common denominator: professional performance and quality. A young, highly-qualified team, with the most modern, up-to-date technological and commercial resources and a multi-brand, multi-channel organisation focusing on the client enable Banco Sabadell to occupy an outstanding position in the personal and business banking markets.
http://www.manesco.com.br
São Paulo | Brazil
The law firm Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques provides legal advice on public and regulatory law to private and public sectors. Cases and projects are related to infrastructure, regulation, complex contracts and innovation. Manesco has participated in the most relevant infrastructure projects in Brazil, since its foundation in 1991. It has performed an important role during the institutional changes that have occurred in the Country, since the Constitution came into force in 1988.
https://www.globaltalent.com.br/
Brazil
We are your strategic partner in talent acquisition for the real estate and infrastructure sector. With over 20 years of experience and a strong presence in Europe, we specialize in optimizing performance by maximizing human resources and operational strategies. Our commitment to excellence drives us to find tailored talent, reshaping organizations and empowering professionals for success. In collaboration with the GRI Club, our global network spans 30 countries.
https://www.accenture.com/br-pt
São Paulo | SP | Brazil
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions – underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network – Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With approximately 442,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
http://www.bakermckenzie.com
New York | USA
Baker McKenzie is recognized worldwide for its best-in-class client service, practices and for carrying out the most deals year-after-year through our unmatched global platform across 77 offices and 47 emerging and developed countries. Companies based in or with operations in Latin America, routinely rely on our leading cross-border and Latin America energy, mining & infrastructure attorneys for their most important transactional and disputes matters. As the largest law firm in Latin America with over 850 attorneys, we offer clients 60+ years of on-the-ground presence in the region, unique coverage in Latin America across our 15 offices and 7 countries*, and from major finance centers globally. *Through a cooperation agreement with Trench Rossi Watanabe, a Brazilian law firm
https://brasil.marsh.com/
São Paulo | SP | Brazil
Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor. In more than 130 countries, our experts in every facet of risk and across industries help clients to anticipate, quantify, and more fully understand the range of risks they face. In today’s increasingly uncertain global business environment, Marsh helps clients to thrive and survive. We work with clients of all sizes to define, design, and deliver innovative solutions to better quantify and manage risk. To every client interaction we bring an unmatched combination of deep intellectual capital, industry-specific expertise, global experience, and collaboration. We offer risk management, risk consulting, insurance broking, alternative risk financing, and insurance program management services to businesses, government entities, organizations, and individuals around the world.
https://www.cuatrecasas.com/es/internacional/colombia.html
Bogotá | Distrito Capital de Bogotá | Colombia
http://www.fitchratings.com
New York | NY | USA
Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective, and insights we provide help investors to make important credit judgments with confidence. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research; Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of credit market data, analytical tools and risk services; and Fitch Learning, a preeminent training and professional development firm. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. For additional information, please visit fitchratings.com.
http://www.unna.com.pe/
Lima | Peru
https://www.kslaw.com/?locale=en
New York | NY | USA
King & Spalding LLP helps leading companies advance complex business interests in more than 160 countries. Working across a highly integrated platform of more than 1,000 lawyers in 20 offices globally, we deliver tailored commercial solutions through world-class offerings and an uncompromising approach to quality and service.

Some confirmed participants

Adalberto Bueno Netto
Adalberto Bueno Netto
Gerente de InvestimentosApex-Brasil
Brazil
Adrian Gay Lasa
Adrian Gay Lasa
PartnerHolland & Knight
Mexico
Adrián Gay is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Mexico City office. Mr. Gay advises Mexican and international companies and financial institutions on matters related to financial and corporate finance transactions, including public bids, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, real estate, REITs and general corporate matters. He has broad experience in domestic and cross-border asset-backed securitizations, Mexican real estate investment trusts, and future flow transactions involving accounts receivable, toll-road fees derived from federal and state concessions, commercial leases and tax contributions.
https://www.hklaw.com/
https://www.hklaw.com/
+52 55 3602 0600
Cuauhtémoc | CMX | Mexico
Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 1,600 lawyers and other professionals in 30 offices throughout the world. Our lawyers provide representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law.
Agathe Vigne
Agathe Vigne
LATAM Concessions DirectorIndiGo - SP
Brazil
Agathe Vigne is Egis' LATAM Concessions Director. She has a Master’s degree from Lyon’s Institute of Political studies and the Faculty of Economics of Lyon II, with a specialization in Latin American Energy Policy. After various research projects on Mexico’s national oil company Pemex, she occupied several positions in the French Embassy’s trade and investment office, in Madrid and Mexico. Her current activities aim at developing partnerships with both public and private actors in Mexico in the infrastructure sector, more specifically to implement new technologies and know-how in road operation and maintenance.
http://www.moving.net.br
http://www.moving.net.br
+ 55 11 4506-3096
Sao Paulo | SP | Brazil
Consulting and engineering services, management and supervision of works, road and airport operations.
Alain Marcus
Alain Marcus
Managing DirectorBlack Creek Group
Mexico
Alejandro Aguilar Vargas
Alejandro Aguilar Vargas
Director, Infrastructure & Real EstateBancolombia
Colombia
Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the investment banking industry. Skilled in Investments, Distressed Assets, Strategic Management, Project Management, and Team Leadership. Strong finance professional graduated from University of Antioquia with MBA from University of Leicester and specialized programs from institutons such as: University of Medellin, University of Berkeley and University of Oxford - Said Business School.
Alejandro Krell
Alejandro Krell
MD, Head of Central/South AmericaPaladin Realty Partners
USA
Alejandro (Alex) is a Managing Director with Paladin Realty Partners, where he oversees the firm’s activities in South and Central America (excluding Brazil). He serves on the firm’s investment committee. Mr. Krell has three decades of management and real estate development experience, including senior executive positions at some of the largest residential development and construction firms in the world. He was previously the Development Director for an Abu Dhabi government-owned company. Mr. Krell also held executive positions with leading US homebuilders more recently as Division President for Pulte Homes.
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