Managing Director - Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Emerging Markets Americas
UBS Global Wealth Management
Alejo Czerwonko
Managing Director - Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Emerging Markets AmericasUBS Global Wealth Management
USA
Alejo is Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer Emerging Markets Americas at UBS Global Wealth Management, based in New York. In this capacity, Alejo leads a team of analysts focusing on emerging economies, influencing the allocation of billions of dollars of the firm's assets under management. As a member of two management forums at UBS, he helps set the strategic direction of the business. Alejo is also a professor at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs, where he teaches on capital markets in developing economies. Alejo earned a PhD in economics from Columbia University. He also holds degrees in economics and finance from Tilburg University and Universidad del CEMA.
Latam GRI Infra & Energy is the leading annual conference bringing global senior leaders from the Infrastructure and Energy sectors together to network and discuss project development in Latin America.
Internationally renowned as the premier conference for top Infrastructure and Energy players in Latin America, GRI Club Infra will host the 9th edition of Latam GRI Infra & Energy on 15-16 May in New York, USA.
Gathering more than 300 GRI Members from pension funds, sovereign funds, investment and multilateral banks, as well as operators and concessionaires with the newly elected government authorities, the event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to discuss the economic policy outlook as well as strategies to boost impact investing in the region, create solutions to promote infrastructure development in Latin America, and identify new deal flows and projects.
Latam GRI Infra & Energy 2024 will be the epicentre for new business flow in markets including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Spain, UK, Uruguay, and USA.
Latam GRI Infra & Energy in Numbers
93%+
SENIOR & C-LEVEL EXECUTIVES
80%
BANKS, FUNDS, INVESTORS, GOVERNMENT & DEVELOPERS
200+
LEADERS
24+
DISCUSSION ROOMS
120+
MATCHMAKING MEETINGS SCHEDULED
Building valuable relationships for over 25 years with the objective of fostering business, promoting knowledge and finding collaborative solutions to bridge LATAM’s investment gap.
Managing Director - Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Emerging Markets Americas
UBS Global Wealth Management
Alejo Czerwonko
Managing Director - Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Emerging Markets AmericasUBS Global Wealth Management
USA
Alejo is Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer Emerging Markets Americas at UBS Global Wealth Management, based in New York. In this capacity, Alejo leads a team of analysts focusing on emerging economies, influencing the allocation of billions of dollars of the firm's assets under management. As a member of two management forums at UBS, he helps set the strategic direction of the business. Alejo is also a professor at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs, where he teaches on capital markets in developing economies. Alejo earned a PhD in economics from Columbia University. He also holds degrees in economics and finance from Tilburg University and Universidad del CEMA.
Ian Ramalho Guerriero é diretor da Secretaria do Programa de Aceleração do Crescimento do Ministério do Planejamento. Bacharel em Economia pela FEA/USP com mestrado e doutorado em Economia pelo IE/UFRJ, trabalhou com análise setorial e defesa da concorrên
Leonardo Maranhão Busatto took over as Director of Planning at BRDE on August 1, 2023. An economist graduated from the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Ufrgs), Busatto has spent almost 16 years in public service.
More than 20 years of top management experience over complex assets and businesses, taking part and leading several M&A processes on different industries.
Strong experience in infrastructure industry, specially on startup and turnaround processes, taking active participation on real estate, road operation, energy and sanitation markets.
Specialties:
Strategic and financial planning;
Long-term contracts management;
Team leadership;
Negotiation;
Improvement of corporate reputation;
Start-up and turnaround processes leadership.
Civil Engineer graduated from the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences - UPC, with an MSc in Construction Economics and Management from University College London - UCL. He has extensive experience at a local and international level in various sectors of our industry such as mining, real estate, infrastructure and energy, with more than 20 years of professional career having successfully held senior management and leadership positions in leading companies, always with responsibility. in development, strategy, diversification, opening of new business lines and hiring.
Economist and Attorney at Law, post-graduated in Business Administration at Fundação Getúlio Vargas and Risk Management at IBMEC-RJ. 30 years experience in insurance market with major insurance companies and brokers. Currently working at Aon Risk Solutions as the head of the Construction & Infrastructure and Power & Utilities industry verticals. Solid experience in the insurance and reinsurance market, dedicated to providing risk advisory services, design and placement of Insurance Programs for large infrastructure risks related to Surety bonds, Construction All Risks, Property and Casualty insurances.
Expert in: Insurance and Reinsurance solutions for Infrastructure, Project Finance, Risk Management and Advisory.
Passionate about development and value creation, I am dedicated to helping companies and individuals develop and execute infrastructure projects, particularly in the renewable energy space. With a proven track record as both an strategic thinker from my years in management consulting and a seasoned manager and operator in a competitive industry, I thrive in managing complexity, risk, long term goals and building teams. Eager for career growth, I am poised to lead teams into new territories, constantly learning, experimenting, and enhancing my skills.
Contributing to Improve the LATAM region's positioning in the eyes of global investors is my ultimate goal.
Construction & Infrastructure and E&P Regional Leader LACMarsh & McLennan Companies - Brazil
Peru
Construction & Infrastructure and Energy and Power LAC Regional Leader for Marsh. His team is in charge of supporting clients in Risk Management activities and Risk Transfer transaction for projects and operational assets. Previous wide technical experience as Underwriter in the most prestigious reinsurance companies with present in the region. Mechanical Engineering background with an MBA from IEDE Business School. He is a native Spanish speaker and fluent in English and Portuguese.
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
He is a member of the third generation of the owner and founder family. Matheus returned to the Group in April/2021, after 4 years in the United States where he obtained an MBA from Columbia University and worked as Chief Operations Officer of a footwear company. Previously, he worked for 19 years in several units of the company and studied Civil Engineering at Poli/USP.
Mr Ralph Rosenberg is the CIO and Founding Partner at Perfin Asset. Mr. Rosenberg has been involved in all phases of Perfin’s development, since the first equity funds to its recent infrastructure investments. Mr. Rosenberg has always worked in the financial industry beginning his career at Banco Santander in 2001. Since 2006 he has been responsible for equity and infrastructure funds. He supports social projects, mainly child cancer institutions. Mr. Rosenberg holds a B.A. degree in Business MBA in Finance.
Managing Director – Project FinanceBanco Santander
Brazil
He has worked within Santander’s Project Finance team since 2007, after 6 years working with KPMG, Alcoa and Bank BCN. In Santander, he is currently responsible for the Project Finance division, having been the Head of Power from 2011 to 2016. He has advised numerous infrastructure & power projects, including (i) HPP and SHP with a total installed capacity of over 7 GW; (ii) wind and solar power projects with installed capacity of over 7GW; (iii) thermal power plants with installed capacity of more than 2GW; (iv) highways, ports and PPPs. These projects represent an aggregated capex of about BRL 80 billion. Edson is graduated in Business Administration and holds an MPA from FGV.
Gabriel holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo and is a certified CVM (Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil) and Anbima (Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets Association) manager (CGA). He has 15 years of experience in the infrastructure sector in Brazil. Before joining Bocaina, he structured and led the infrastructure investment practice at Santander Asset Management, launching two infrastructure debt investment funds. He also served as Senior VP in the Project Finance team at Banco Santander, covering a wide range of sectors and projects, and leading advisory and structuring services for Brazil's most relevant infrastructure projects.
Mr Toledo has more than 15 years of experience structuring financing for power, gas, transport, and water projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. He is currently a Chief Investment Officer within IFC's Latin America Infrastructure and Natural Resources group, leading IFC's efforts in Central America, the Caribbean and the Andean regions. Prior to joining IFC in 2005, Mr. Toledo worked at CAF and Citigroup. Mr. Toledo holds a bachelor degree in civil engineering from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia and a Masters in Business Administration from McGill University in Montreal.
Executive Director, Head LatAm Infrastructure IBJP Morgan Chase & Co
USA
Mr. Oliver Narro is Executive Director in the Latin America Investment Banking group at J.P. Morgan based in New York, with dedicated coverage of the power and infrastructure sectors in Latin America. Mr. Narro joined J.P. Morgan in 2012, prior to that he worked in the Investment Banking division of Lazard Freres & Co based in Lima, Peru. He has participated in transactions including mergers and acquisitions, debt capital markets and equity capital markets in Latin America and cross-border operations. Mr. Narro is responsible for a team of 50+ banking professionals across 7 offices between New York and Latin America. Mr. Narro holds a BSc in Economics (minor in Finance) from Universidad del Pacifico (Peru).
Managing Director - Project FinanceThe Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi
USA
Tatiana Preta joined MUFG in 2012 to focus on project finance in Latin America. She has 20 years of banking experience and has led deal origination, structuring and execution, as well as advisory assignments, for oil & gas, power and infrastructure projects in the Americas totaling over USD 25 bn in debt raised in the bank market, capital markets and with export agencies and multilateral institutions. Previously, Tatiana spent 7 years with HSBC and Citi in New York and 5 years with Itau BBA in Brazil focusing on M&A in the oil & gas sector. Tatiana holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade de Sao Paulo in Brazil and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Business Administrator with complementary MBA studies and a Master's Degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with more than 20 years of experience in senior management, leading teams nationally and internationally, in leading service and financial services companies in their sector. I have experience in new ventures and business development, financial structuring, strategic direction, international business development and team management. I have leadership skills and am results oriented. Proficiency in the English language.
Managing Director of BMPI and board member at SGA – Sistemas de Gestão Ambiental and BH-IP, first big scale public lighting company in Brazil. Miguel was deputy chairman at Rocha Port Terminals and board member at Cattalini Port Terminals and NovaAgri Logistics Company. He was also managing partner at Angra Infraestrutura and executive of Generation, Transmission and Environment at Eletropaulo Power Company. At Amcham-American Chamber of Commerce São Paulo, he was chairman of Logistics Committee. Miguel holds an MBA at IBMEC and Environmental Management Specialization at USP, as well as a graduate degree in Geology at USP.
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.
Institutional Investors - How are they reassessing their LatAm investment strategies?
GIC - Government of Singapore Investment Corporati
Alberto Ñecco
CEOCAF-Asset Management Corporation
Panama
Alberto Ñecco es un economista peruano de la Universidad de Lima que cuenta con una maestría en administración de empresas (MBA) del Instituto Europeo de Administración de Negocios (INSEAD). Cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia en el sector financiero y banca de inversión en entidades como ING Bank, Deutsche Bank, Banco de Crédito del Perú y Credicorp Capital, para luego convertirse en el primer CFO regional de Credicorp Capital y finalmente Director Ejecutivo de Desarrollo Corporativo, y más recientemente en el sector público como Viceministro de Transportes y Director Ejecutivo de la Agencia de Promoción de la Inversión Privada (ProInversión).
Fernando Gonzalez joined Morgan Stanley in 2012 and is a member of the firm’s Latin America Investment Banking Division. At Morgan Stanley, he focuses on coordinating the firm’s power and utilities client coverage effort across Spanish-speaking Latin America as well as M&A and Capital Markets transaction execution. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was involved in both power projects development and strategic consulting to multinational corporations across Latin America. He holds a B.S. from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing new investment opportunities in the Americas, as well as for asset management of existing portfolio companies
Investment Officer - Municipal and Environmental Infrastructure
IFC
César Cañedo-Arguelles
CEOCifi
Panama
César Canedo-Arguelles is the CEO of CIFI, the leading non-banking financial institution in Latin America and the Caribbean in the fields of infrastructures and energy. He is a Founding Member of CIFI and he leads the global development of the company, especially the advisory, financing and fund management activities. Today, the company has taken part in over 160 projects with a total investment of $1.3 billion in the region.
Joaquim Saboia has a degree in Economics from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and an Executive MBA from COPPEAD (UFRJ). Joaquim is the Chief Financial Officer of TAG since November 2019. He previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer of Solstad Offshore in Brazil, a company specialized in vessel supply for the offshore energy industry, between 2014 and 2019. He started his professional career at Shell's Brazil Treasury in 1999. In 2002, he moved to General Electric, where he held the positions of Treasury Team Leader and Risk Manager. In 2007 and 2008 he worked as Finance Manager at FMC Technologies. Between 2009 and 2013, he was Treasurer and then Controller of OGX Petróleo & Gás, a junior Brazilian O&G company.
PresidentCODEBA - Companhia Docas do Estado da Bahia
Brazil
President from the Port Authority in Bahia. C-level executive with over 23 years of experience in Structuring and Project Management on 4 continents. Expert in Public Private Partnership and Concession projects development in both public and private sectors, notably in the fields of Transportation, Urban Mobility, Sanitation and Energy.
Guilherme holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering (UFRJ), an MBA in Finance (IBMEC) and an MSc in Financial and Business Economy (FGV-EPGE).
Mr. Guilherme joined Navi in 2021. Before that he worked at BNDES since 2009 providing corporate and project financing to water and sanitation projects for both public and private companies. Since 2016, he has been leading the PPP and privatization program at BNDES, aimed at contracting and overseeing the development of feasibility studies in the water and sanitation space. Prior he worked as a consultant at Accenture, assigned to the utility and oil & gas sectors.
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).
I am a founding partner at Casco Development & Partners (CD&P), a leading real estate firm that specializes in developing residential and mixed-use projects in Panama. With over 16 years of work experience in the real estate sector, I have a strong background in business strategy, business development, and planning, as well as a deep understanding of real estate economics and finance.
My mission is to create sustainable and innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life and the environment of the communities we serve. As a co-founder of CD&P, I have been involved in the development of more than 150,000 SQM of projects with a total investment value of over €400M. Some of our flagship projects include Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Herit
He holds a degree in Electrical and Production Engineering from PUC-Rio, a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from PUC-Rio, an MBA in PPP and Concessions from Fundação Escola de Sociologia e Política de São Paulo and certifications CGA, from ANBIMA, and CP³P-F, from APMG International. He was CFO of Akad Seguros (2022) and Executive Director of New Businesses at Iguá Saneamento (2019-2021). He worked as an independent consultant at Climate Bonds Initiative (2020-2021) and at BNDES (2003-2019), where he held several positions. He has extensive experience in the capital markets area, with emphasis on infrastructure financing, public-private partnerships, mergers and acquisitions and structuring of new businesses.
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.
Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure & Capital ProjectsA&M Infra
USA
He has extensive experience, with over 25 years, leading Projects review, Infrastructure projects and Asset Management for several industries and Global coverage. He worked in projects in Brazil, Latin America, Mexico, US, Canada, over Europe and Africa. Ganut also developed a deep knowledge in valuation working in many transactions. In addition, Ganut have been leading several indicatives related to Compliance Program Implementation, Fraud Prevention and Complex Investigation Processes.
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.
Mr. Martín is a partner since 2007, with significant practice in areas such as Infrastructure, Project Finance, PPPs, Banking & Finance, Insurance and Data Protection. Jorge Martín has represented a range of clients including multinational corporations, banks, financial advisers, monoline insurers and project sponsors. He is ranked by Chamber and Partners (2018) in “Projects” (Band 2) and in “Banking and Finance” (Band 3). He was previously with Seguros de Vida La Construcción,1993-1996, and with Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, in New York, 1999-2000. Mr. Martín also lectures on Corporate Law at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, since 1998. He joined Claro & Cia. in 1996.
Principal & Managing Director, Advisory ServicesARUP
USA
Jorge Valenzuela has 20 years of experience in investments, asset management, and project management of real assets in the US and Latin America. Jorge's areas of expertise include financial and technical advisory for the development, investment and financing of public infrastructure and real estate projects. At Arup, Jorge leads the Advisory Services team for San Francisco and Latin America and has directed engagements in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Peru and the US. Civil Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, has a Master degree in construction management and real estate from the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, and an MBA degree from University of California at Berkeley.
Civil Engineer graduated from the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences - UPC, with an MSc in Construction Economics and Management from University College London - UCL. He has extensive experience at a local and international level in various sectors of our industry such as mining, real estate, infrastructure and energy, with more than 20 years of professional career having successfully held senior management and leadership positions in leading companies, always with responsibility. in development, strategy, diversification, opening of new business lines and hiring.
Vice-President of StructuringANI - Agencia Nacional de Infraestructura
Colombia
Laurent Cavrois
Executive director, Latin America VINCI Highways & CEO, Vía 40 ExpressVINCI Highways
Colombia
Laurent CAVROIS is graduated from l'Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées of Paris, of the Escuala Tecnica Superior de Caminos of Madrid and of the Institut des Hautes Etudes de l’Entreprise.
He began his career in 1994 at the World Bank Group in Washington DC. Between 1996 and 2006 he held several operational positions in water, transportation and energy leading companies : SUEZ in Mexico, SNCF and AREVA in Paris.
Country Director of ACCIONA Infraestructuras in Brazil, he is a Civil Engineer with an MBA in Business and Commercial Management. He began his career as a Construction Engineer at Andrade Gutierrez, where he worked for 17 years and was the Director of the Latin America Market, responding to the commercial and operational management of the company's projects in Argentina, Venezuela, Peru, among others. He also worked for 2 years as Executive Director for the Southern Cone region at Pentech, a multinational company of EPCenergy and industrial projects. At ACCIONA,with his strategic vision and experience in contract management, he is responsible for developing business in the areas of construction, concessions, industrial, water and services.
Ettore V. Biagioni is the Managing Partner and founder (2004) of Alothon Group. Mr. Biagioni has been doing business in Latin America since the mid 1980’s and has worked with members of the firm since 1997. From 1995 to 2004, he served as Head of the Latin America Private Equity Group of Bankers Trust (BT), then of Deutsche Bank. He was also Head of BT’s Latin America M&A prior to the acquisition of BT by Deutsche Bank. Other employers include Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. in New York and McKinsey & Company in Italy. Mr. Biagioni also serves on boards of portfolio companies.
Mr. Biagioni holds a B.S. with distinction from Babson College and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
João Carneiro joined ING in 2011 and is responsible for the bank’s Project Finance group in São Paulo with responsibilities for Brazil. Prior to joining ING, João was co-head of Scotia Capital’s Infrastructure Finance - Latam. Previous experience includes Unibanco’s project finance department where he was responsible for advisory to the Government on concession structures as well as to private companies in concession bids and financing; DEPFA’s Infrastructure Finance group, as head of South America; and Citibank’s Venture Capital group, mostly involved in privatization bids. João was also head of BankBoston’s M&A department in Brazil. João holds an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from The University of Chicago.
Managing Director, Head of Project FinanceItau BBA
Brazil
Marcelo Girão is a Managing Director and head of Project Finance at Banco Itaú BBA. With more than 23 years of experience, Mr. Girão has a large track record in advising clients and project financing. He has participated in more than 25 GW in power generation, 10,000 Km of transmission lines and several infrastructure projects (toll roads, airports, w&s, etc). The aggregated CAPEX of those projects is over BRL 150 billion. Previously to Itaú BBA, Marcelo spent 5 years at Banco Votorantim, other 6 years at Itaú Unibanco, and 1 year at Booz, Allen & Hamilton. Marcelo holds a degree in computer engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica – ITA, and a master’s degree in economics and finance from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (on going).
Mário Saadi represents clients in various types of transactions and regulatory issues in the sectors of Administrative Law and Infrastructure, including concessions, public-private partnerships, logistics projects (ports, airports, highways and railways) and social segments (urban mobility, public lighting and basic sanitation). He also advises on different aspects of bidding procedures (participation in public hearings and consultations, analysis of bid notices and contracts, preparation of documentation presented in the bids, objections and appeals), as well as in lawsuits involving bids, administrative contracts and regulatory aspects. Finally, he supports clients in project mapping, privatization and industry mergers and acquisitions.
Jorge Oria y Anaya joined Ritch Mueller in 1999 and has been partner since 2014. He has gained significant experience over the past 20 years in energy, infrastructure and power transactions. He also has experience in acquisition and equipment finance, and arbitration in relation to energy and infrastructure projects. His practice focuses on representing sponsors, off-takers and local, multilateral and regional lenders as well as equity and mezzanine investors in transactions within the power (renewable and conventional), oil and gas, transportation, and water industries.
Execution experience across products (M&A, DCM and ECM) in several sectors in LatAm, US and EMEA, including Power & Infrastructure, and Diversified Industrials
David Taff is the Senior Investment Manager of the Private Equity division of Siemens Financial Services, and CEO of the SFS Investment Company in Brazil. He is responsible for growing and managing a portfolio of private equity investments in the Americas on behalf of Siemens Financial Services. David started his career at Bear, Stearns & Co. as an investment analyst. In this role, he was ranked in the Institutional Investor annual selection of outstanding Latin American securities analysts. David was also the CFO of a Brazilian IPP (independent power producer). Prior to joining SIEMENS, David was the Director at GE responsible for structuring and underwriting investments in strategic transactions in Latin America.
Filipe Alves is an Industrial Engineer with background in industrial assets consulting, audit of construction projects, asset appraisal, claims management, schedule and budget control. During this period he has acquired a comprehensive knowledge of claims analyses, cost and schedule analysis and project audit. Mr. Alves has been member of the construction project audit team of Alvarez & Marsal which has expertise in project management; audit of accounts; operational audit; construction audit and project audit in companies with capital intensive activity.
Filipe is Council member Presidente of AACE Brazil. PMP - Project Management Professional - PMI. CCP - Certified Cost Professional - AACE. EVP - Earned Value Professional
Mr Toledo has more than 15 years of experience structuring financing for power, gas, transport, and water projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. He is currently a Chief Investment Officer within IFC's Latin America Infrastructure and Natural Resources group, leading IFC's efforts in Central America, the Caribbean and the Andean regions. Prior to joining IFC in 2005, Mr. Toledo worked at CAF and Citigroup. Mr. Toledo holds a bachelor degree in civil engineering from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia and a Masters in Business Administration from McGill University in Montreal.
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.
Willem Sutherland headed the Latin America region for ING. While travelling extensively in Latin America, he is based in New York. Prior to assuming his current position, he was also head of the Infrastructure Finance and Advisory activities for ING in the Americas. Willem has more than 20 years of experience in debt structuring, advisory, project finance and debt placement in the Americas. Prior to joining ING, Willem worked for ABN AMRO in Europe, Mexico and New York. He has been based in New York since 2001. Willem holds an MSc degree in Business Engineering from the Technical University of Twente, in the Netherlands.
I am a seasoned business executive with 20 years’ experience leading the origination, structuring and management of principal and syndicated investments, including structured debt, mezzanine, and private equity. I am passionate about serving my clients, while structuring investments that adequately balance risk and return.
My areas of expertise include Energy, Infrastructure, and Extractives (Oil, Gas & Mining). I have arranged syndicated loans and mezzanine/equity investments across Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Currently, I lead business origination and structuring for IDB Invest in the Infrastructure and Energy space of Peru and Bolivia.
CEO João Paulo Kleinübing assumed the presidency of the Southern Brazil Development Bank (BRDE) in June 2023. His management is aligned with the purposes of bringing the bank closer to society, through public policies aimed at economic development , social and sustainable, to encourage entrepreneurship, income generation and employment. This expertise is the result of actions as mayor of Blumenau/SC (2005-2012), member of the Chamber of Deputies and the SC State Legislature, and president of Badesc and Eletrosul, and member of the Board of Celesc which gives him extensive knowledge and experience in public management. He holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Oxford and an MSc from LSE.
Mr Toledo has more than 15 years of experience structuring financing for power, gas, transport, and water projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. He is currently a Chief Investment Officer within IFC's Latin America Infrastructure and Natural Resources group, leading IFC's efforts in Central America, the Caribbean and the Andean regions. Prior to joining IFC in 2005, Mr. Toledo worked at CAF and Citigroup. Mr. Toledo holds a bachelor degree in civil engineering from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia and a Masters in Business Administration from McGill University in Montreal.
He helps clients within the oil and gas industry to embrace innovation, drive powerful results across the energy value chain, and accelerate their digital transformation journeys. With more than 25 years of experience leading industrial projects in the chemical and oil and gas industry, both in Brazil and in the United Kingdom. He focus has been around helping clients with process improvement, supply management and business strategy.
Ettore V. Biagioni is the Managing Partner and founder (2004) of Alothon Group. Mr. Biagioni has been doing business in Latin America since the mid 1980’s and has worked with members of the firm since 1997. From 1995 to 2004, he served as Head of the Latin America Private Equity Group of Bankers Trust (BT), then of Deutsche Bank. He was also Head of BT’s Latin America M&A prior to the acquisition of BT by Deutsche Bank. Other employers include Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. in New York and McKinsey & Company in Italy. Mr. Biagioni also serves on boards of portfolio companies.
Mr. Biagioni holds a B.S. with distinction from Babson College and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Eduardo Hayden Carvalhaes Neto holds a PhD and a Master’s Degree in Public Law issued by the University of São Paulo, graduated in Law at the São Paulo Catholic University and is the partner responsible for the Public Law and Regulation of LEFOSSE. His work focuses in concessions, PPPs, concessions, public procurement, public services and regulated markets (energy, aviation, logistics, transportation, telecoms, mining, roads, airports, seaports, construction and O&G, among others). He is the President of the Brazilian Association of IT and Communications (ABDTIC) and a member of the International Bar Association and of the Brazilian Bar Associations at São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília.
Public Policy and Government Manag Specialist - EPPGG, of the Ministry of Planning, Budget and Manag since 2011. Nowadays, acts as Head of the Dept of Airport Economic Regulation - National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) since September 2017. At ANAC acted as a Specialist on Civil Aviation Regulation (2008/2011), Special Adv to the Presidency (2009/2011) and Head of Dept of Institucional Planning (2012/2017). Also acted as Adv to the Exec Secretary of the Ministry of Planning, Budget and Management (2012), Technician at Brazilian Central Bank (2006/2008) and as a professor of the e-learning course at the Uni of Brasilia-UnB (2007/2008). Graduated and MS in Economy from UnB, and is ongoing to became a Doctor in Economics also from the UnB.
IDB Invest, a multilateral investment institution that is an independent affiliate of the IDB Group, invests in small and medium-size private projects, either directly or through equity funds.
Founded in 1995, BMA is one of the most recognized law firms in Brazil. Present in a substantial part of the mergers and acquisitions operations carried out in the last two decades, BMA has participated in the creation of business groups with global operations and leaders in their segments. With experienced, qualified and knowledgeable professionals from the public and private sectors, BMA seeks in-depth knowledge of its clients' issues. It always works with creative and effective solutions based on a multidisciplinary vision, obtained through the integration of its teams.
With more than 100 years of experience in the country, the Siemens transforms its excellence in electrification, automation and digitization into solutions to break borders and bring ingenuity to Brazilians.
ACCIONA is a leader in providing sustainable solutions for infrastructure and renewable energy projects across the world. Its offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. With a presence in more than 30 countries, the Group develops its business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which it operates.
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
In Mexico, marhnos® has exemplified its commitment to the Construction of Well-being in the country through social infrastructure projects of great importance for health, road connectivity and administrative efficiency of local governments, the real estate heritage of the private initiative to production and real estate development that allows a unique urban and environmental integration, as well as functional spaces, ideal for the residential segment.
We aim at boosting sustainable and inclusive development in the country, increasing its productivity and competitiveness, providing financing and other financial services.
Holding company of equity stakes in businesses and structured projects in infrastructure sector, particularly dedicated to solutions for sustainable cities (efficient sanitation and public lighting systems). The company highlights governance and management as primary sources of value creation in its business and also leverages an articulated framework to execution of new investments. It currently holds equity position in sub-holdings and 7 companies of diverse business niches in infrastructure.
Atlas Renewable Energy is an Actis portfolio company focused on the development, execution and operation of renewable energy projects across Latin America.
Credicorp is Peru’s largest financial holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Credicorp provides commercial banking, microlending, insurance, pension fund management and financial advisory services at an international level.
R&Q Concesiones is a project originator and investment promotor in public infrastructure. Its business is focused on major projects awarded by chilean governement under a PPP Scheme.
With operations, offices, exploration projects and joint ventures spread across five continents, Vale is a world leader in the mining sector. Headquartered in Brazil, we operate in over 30 countries and employ over 195,000 people (including employees and long-term contractors).
We are the global leader in iron ore and the second biggest nickel producer. We also produce copper, coal, manganese, ferroalloys, fertilizers, cobalt and platinum group metals.
Fonte Nova Arena is a consolidated event venue, housing a wide range of corporate and entertainment events, as well as touristic activities. By the end of the year, about 1m people should pass through or attend sporting an non-sporting events at Arena.
Grupo Indi es un grupo empresarial mexicano con amplia experiencia en construcción marítima, construcción pesada, edificación y obras electromecánicas.
Con más de 40 años de experiencia participamos activamente en el desarrollo de infraestructura, bajo la modalidad APP, incluyendo desarrollos de vialidades, movilidad, infraestructura social y comercial, a través de 4 unidades de negocio.
Arup is a multi–disciplinary firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists. The firm has over 15,000 staff based in 90 offices across 40 countries.
Vinci is one of Brazil’s largest alternative investment firms, with over R$ 60bi of AUM. The Real Estate area represents more than R$5,0bi of this AUM with investments across different asset classes and strategies.
BlackRock is trusted to manage more money than any other investment firm. Our business is investing on behalf of our clients - from large institutions to parents and grandparents, teachers, nurses, doctors and people from all walks of life.
CIBC (CM: NYSE, TSX) is a leading Canadian-based global financial institution with a market capitalization of $50 billion and a Basel III Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.2%. Through our major business units — Canadian Personal & Small Business Banking, Canadian Commercial Banking & Wealth Management, U.S. Commercial Banking & Wealth Management and Capital Markets – our more than 44,000 employees provide a full range of financial products and services to 10 million individual, small business, commercial, corporate and institutional clients in Canada, the U.S. and around the world. CIBC’s Capital Markets business provides best-in-class insight, advice, and execution across global markets, investment banking, corporate banking and research to corporate, government and institutional clients in key markets globally. CIBC has been consistently recognized with multiple awards at the IJGlobal Americas Deals of the Year Awards for Global Infrastructure & Power since 2015.
Odinsa, a Colombian company, a subsidiary of Grupo Argos, is an organization dedicated to the structuring, management and development of infrastructure projects for highway and airport concessions.
Gómez-Pinzón is a law firm that provides multiple counsel in different law areas in such a way that our clients are assured that they will make the best decisions in their business.
Founded in 2018, Aleatica was created with the mission of offering safe and sustainable mobility solutions supported by cutting-edge technology that anticipate customer needs.
We are a pure transport infrastructure operator, which allows us to focus exclusively on the design and operation of highways and other mobility assets in 6 countries of Europe and Latin America.
UBS is committed to providing private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as retail clients in Switzerland, with superior financial advice and solutions. Its strategy centers on its Wealth Management and Wealth Management Americas businesses and its leading universal bank in Switzerland, complemented by its Asset Management business and its Investment Bank. These businesses share three key characteristics: they benefit from a strong competitive position in their targeted markets, are capital-efficient, and offer a superior structural growth and profitability outlook. UBS’s strategy builds on the strengths of all of its businesses and focuses its efforts on areas in which it excels, while seeking to capitalize on the compelling growth prospects in the businesses and regions in which it operates. In Brazil, UBS offers wealth management services to private investors and broker dealer and corporate client solutions to institutional clients.
Aldo Malpartida
Principal Investment OfficerIDB Invest
USA
I am a seasoned business executive with 20 years’ experience leading the origination, structuring and management of principal and syndicated investments, including structured debt, mezzanine, and private equity. I am passionate about serving my clients, while structuring investments that adequately balance risk and return.
My areas of expertise include Energy, Infrastructure, and Extractives (Oil, Gas & Mining). I have arranged syndicated loans and mezzanine/equity investments across Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Currently, I lead business origination and structuring for IDB Invest in the Infrastructure and Energy space of Peru and Bolivia.
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.
Senior Vice President for Latin America and Vice President BrazilSiemens Energy Brasil
Brazil
André Clark began his career in the Pulp&Paper industry in 1995. He has 17 years of experience in Energy, Oil&Gas, Manufacturing, Logistics and Infrastructure areas. He was CEO of Acciona for Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay. Now, Mr Clark is the President and CEO of Siemens Brazil, since November, 1st, 2017. He holds Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidade de São Paulo (USP) and MBA in Finance and Operations Management from New York University Stern School of Business.
André De Angelo
Country DirectorACCIONA
Brazil
Country Director of ACCIONA Infraestructuras in Brazil, he is a Civil Engineer with an MBA in Business and Commercial Management. He began his career as a Construction Engineer at Andrade Gutierrez, where he worked for 17 years and was the Director of the Latin America Market, responding to the commercial and operational management of the company's projects in Argentina, Venezuela, Peru, among others. He also worked for 2 years as Executive Director for the Southern Cone region at Pentech, a multinational company of EPCenergy and industrial projects. At ACCIONA,with his strategic vision and experience in contract management, he is responsible for developing business in the areas of construction, concessions, industrial, water and services.
Benjamín Torres-Barrón leads Baker McKenzie's Energy, Mining & Infrastructure Practice Group in Mexico. He handles all legal matters related to the development of real estate, mining, infrastructure and major projects, and advises clients on the development of projects relating to electricity, oil, gas, fuels, water, waste, LPG, LNG, biofuels, energy efficiency and public bids called by Mexican government agencies. Benjamín also represents clients before the regulatory authorities and agencies in matters regarding permitting for energy projects, and advises clients on maritime and navigation matters, due diligence, contracts and financing, as well as regulatory issues.
With more than 20 years of experience in Finance, advisory and fund management, Ms. Rodriguez has been actively involved in the capital raising, originating, structuring and execution of over US$6.5 billion of debt and equity transactions in real estate and infrastructure in various countries of Latam and the US.
Ms. Rodriguez is currently CFO at Marhnos, a leading Mexican company, with more than 6 decades of experience specialized in real estate and infrastructure projects.
Prior to Marhnos, Ms. Rodriguez was Managing Director of the Banyan Tree Mexico Hospitality Fund.
He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, having started his career in the financial market at Banco Opportunity. He was previously Managing Director at Internet Group, company integrated by iG, BrTurbo and iBest. In 2009, he joined Angra Infra as Managing Partner, where he could manage a wide range of investment in infrastructure. In 2013, he founded Barbosa Mello Investimentos, an infrastructure investment holding company. The company currently has investments in sectors such as water, energy, social infrastructure, street lighting and transports.
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.
César Canedo-Arguelles is the CEO of CIFI, the leading non-banking financial institution in Latin America and the Caribbean in the fields of infrastructures and energy. He is a Founding Member of CIFI and he leads the global development of the company, especially the advisory, financing and fund management activities. Today, the company has taken part in over 160 projects with a total investment of $1.3 billion in the region.
César Ramirez holds a MBA at the Kellog School of Management, MPA at the Kennedy School of Government Harvard. Has more than 20 years experience in investments. Former Managing Director of Petroperú, before starting in Credicorp worked as managing director at Trafigura Colombia, ING Funds, was Vice-president at AIC International Investments and held the position of investments specialist at IFC.
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.
Director of Regulatory and Infrastructure ProjectsVale
Brazil
Director of Regulatory and Infrastructure Projects with a demonstrated history of working in the mining & metals, port and railway industries. Strong operations professional skilled in Negotiation, Operations Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Demand Planning, and Operational Excellence.
Dênio Cidreira is President of Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova. He is a chemical engineer graduated from UFBA and holds an MBA from FGV and Cranfield (England). He also took the Harvard Business School Product Innovation Leadership Course and the IBGC Management Advisor Course. He previously held positions in the Odebrecht Group, which he joined as Braskem's New Business Manager and gained executive experience by being part the board of several companies within the group: Santo Antonio Energia, Odebrecht Ambiental (currently BRK Ambiental) and Odebrecht Properties.
Jordi Tasias is a Managing Director in the Private Equity team. He heads the Mexico office from which he oversees the activities in Latin America (outside of Brazil), including CDPQ’s private equity activities. He also supports the Infrastructure team’s business development activities.
Mr. Tasias joined CDPQ in April 2018 as a Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships in the Growth Markets team. He has almost 20 years of experience in investment banking in Europe and Latin America. He spent much of his career at BBVA in Spain and Mexico, where he led the Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets teams. Before that, he worked at KPMG Corporate Finance in Madrid and London, and at Clairfield M&A Advisors in Barcelona.
Principal & Managing Director, Advisory ServicesARUP
USA
Jorge Valenzuela has 20 years of experience in investments, asset management, and project management of real assets in the US and Latin America. Jorge's areas of expertise include financial and technical advisory for the development, investment and financing of public infrastructure and real estate projects. At Arup, Jorge leads the Advisory Services team for San Francisco and Latin America and has directed engagements in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Peru and the US. Civil Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, has a Master degree in construction management and real estate from the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, and an MBA degree from University of California at Berkeley.
Managing Partner - Head of Infrastructure InvestmentsVinci Partners
Brazil
Mr Souza has been with Vinci Partners since inception, and had been manager of FIP Brasil Energia while at Banco Pactual until 2009. At Vinci, Mr Souza was responsible for monitoring the investment in Equatorial Energia until 2015 and has served as board member of Celpa (Centrais Eletrica do Para), Cecrisa, and is still at the board of Grupo CBO. He holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Escola Federal de Engenharia de Itajubá (EFEI) and an MBA with a major in Corporate Finance and Accounting from University of Rochester, New York (Beta Gamma Sigma award).
Mr. Zertuche has over 16 years of experience investing in Mexican real assets. He is former Vice-President of I2, the leading infrastructure investment manager in Mexico acquired by BlackRock in October, 2015. His prior experience is in investment banking, including M&A, debt and equity capital markets transactions, asset management, strategy and operations. Mr. Zertuche was a founder of Infraestructura Institucional ("I2") in 2010, and served as Chief Financial and Investment Officer since its inception in 2010. Prior to founding Infraestructura Institucional, Mr. Zertuche served as Chief Investment and Control Officer of Mexico Retail Properties ("MRP Group"), which he co-founded in October 2002.
Mauricio Ossa Echeverri is president of the Odinsa Group. Previously, he worked as vice president for the Caribbean region and legal representative of Cementos Argos and as manager of Industrial Business and national manager of Marketing. He studied Business Administration and specialization in International Marketing at EAFIT University (Medellin). He also did the Advanced Management Program of the University of La Sabana (Bogotá) and the CEO's Management Program of the Kellogg School of Management (Illinois).
Mr Toledo has more than 15 years of experience structuring financing for power, gas, transport, and water projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. He is currently a Chief Investment Officer within IFC's Latin America Infrastructure and Natural Resources group, leading IFC's efforts in Central America, the Caribbean and the Andean regions. Prior to joining IFC in 2005, Mr. Toledo worked at CAF and Citigroup. Mr. Toledo holds a bachelor degree in civil engineering from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia and a Masters in Business Administration from McGill University in Montreal.
More than 20 years of top management experience over complex assets and businesses, taking part and leading several M&A processes on different industries.
Strong experience in infrastructure industry, specially on startup and turnaround processes, taking active participation on real estate, road operation, energy and sanitation markets.
Specialties:
Strategic and financial planning;
Long-term contracts management;
Team leadership;
Negotiation;
Improvement of corporate reputation;
Start-up and turnaround processes leadership.
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.
Senior Vice President - Infrastructure Private EquityGIC
Brazil
Twelve years of experience investing in public and private equities in LatAm. Sector experience includes consumer, education, retail, healthcare at Warburg Pincus and infrastructure at GIC. He is responsible for origination and execution of transactions in the Digital Infrastructure and Transportation & Logistics sub-sectors as well as regional lead for high yield infrastructure debt in South and Central America.
Rubén López Barrera studied the Degree in Civil Engineering at the Universidad Iberoamericana; Master of Science in Management of the Master’s Program from Stanford University; Master of Business Administration from the joint program of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. He has more than 20 years of experience in the structuring of infrastructure projects, holding various positions within ICA as Executive Director and Director of Human, Legal and Communication Resources of Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA)and as Director of Business Development and Director of Project Financing of ICA. From 2006 to 2009 he was General Director of OMA
CEO of UBS in Brazil, Sylvia is responsible for all business lines, including the country's largest brokerage firm, Investment Banking and Wealth Management. She was responsible for the strategic direction and management of Retail Banking, Insurance, Wealth Management and Asset Management for HSBC across Latin America. She joined HSBC and held a number of positions including CEO of Asset Management for the Americas and Emerging Markets. She began her career at Citigroup in Brazil, acting in the United States, Europe and Asia. She holds a BS in Engineering from the USP – Brazil, and an MBA from Columbia University. Is currently a member of the Board of Edenred, Brazil Foundation NGO and also supports Instituto Ayrton Senna.
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.
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) is one of the largest development banks in the world and today the Federal Government's main instrument for long-term financing and investment in all segments of the Brazilian economy.
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.
As a global leader, Alvarez & Marsal is noted for its performance enhancement, restructuring and business consultancy services, which focus on boosting growth and accelerating results for clients. A&M has extensive experience in the infrastructure area and has delivered various management, restructuring and asset valuation projects for highway, port, energy and telecom ventures. A&M believes Brazil is a market that presents a range of opportunities that will help expand its service portfolio. It has therefore created the Infrastructure & Capital Projects (I&CP) department, staffed with consultants trained to offer clients a multidisciplinary approach analyzing a wide range of issues, including, strategy, finance, capital structure, tax, licensing, management and construction support, dispute resolution and asset development. A&M provides potential investors with support during the privatization process and is a one-stop-shop capable of validating underlying value-generating processes.
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
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.
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.
Existimos para moldar melhores decisões - para proteger e enriquecer a vida das pessoas em todo o mundo. Nossa equipe fornece aos nossos clientes, em mais de 120 países, consultoria e soluções que lhes dão clareza e confiança para tomar as melhores decisões para proteger e expandir seus negócios.
Cescon Barrieu is one of Brazil’s leading law firms. Our lawyers stand out for their strong commitment to the representation of our clients’ interests and for their work in highly sophisticated, groundbreaking matters. We have a first class practice in development of infrastructure projects across all its sectors, such as energy, telecom, oil and gas, water and wastewater, ports and navigation, airports, railways, mining and toll roads. We provide advice in all phases of a project, from its conception to its financing, assisting companies in structuring projects, participating in bidding procedures and in claims with the regulatory agencies and granting authorities. We have a multidisciplinary team specialized in drafting and negotiating project contracts, such as EPC contracts, offtake contracts and O&M agreements as well as in EPC Contract management, assisting clients with managing claims during the construction.
CCCC South America Regional Company was established in May 2016. Its headquarters are located in São Paulo, and its registration is in Luxembourg. In 2017 ,PC South America Regional Company acquired Concremat, a reputable Brazilian company in the field of Engineering Consulting. With 67 years old, Concremat has consolidated itself as the leader in Brazil in engineering projects and consultancy.
Concremat Engineering and Technology leads the ranking of the engineering consultancy companies in Brazil. With 65 years of experience, Concremat has its headquarters in Rio de Janeiro and strategically sited branches in nine different Brazilian state capitals – São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Vitória, Brasília, Fortaleza, Salvador, Manaus and Porto Alegre. Our approximately 2,800 employees are proud to contribute to the development of Brazil through their work. It is through the work that we participate, in partnership with our customers, that we help reinforcing the important role of engineering as an agent for transformation of a country. In 2017, Concremat started to be part of the China Communications Construction Company – CCCC group. Ranked #3 in the international ranking of the Engineering News-Record, CCCC is one of the world leaders in the segments of infrastructure projects and construction, with over 100 years of experience.
The state has a strategic geographical location, the largest road network and the second largest railway network in Brazil. In Minas Gerais there are more than 690 projects focused on electric power generation.
Invest Minas is Minas Gerais’ investment and foreign trade promotion agency, headquartered in the city of Belo Horizonte.INDI’s mission is to develop MG by attracting investments, supporting established companies and promoting exports.
The Agency is linked to the Minas Gerais State Economic Development Secretariat (SEDE) and is maintained by the Minas Gerais Economic Development Company (CODEMIG) and the Minas Gerais Development Bank (BDMG).
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