The key annual conference for global infrastructure and energy leaders in Latin America
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11 - 12 May
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EVENT MANAGER
Moisés Cona
Moisés Cona
Managing Director - Infrastructure, Energy & Agribusiness
GRI Institute
+55 (11) 96695-6107
The 7th edition of Latam GRI Infra & Energy 2022 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
Keynote Speaker
Alejo Czerwonko
Chief Investment Officer –
Emerging Markets Americas
UBS Asset Management
Alejo is Chief Investment Officer Emerging Markets Americas for Global Wealth Management. In this capacity, he oversees a team of analysts focusing on emerging markets macroeconomics and the development of investment ideas in these markets. Alejo holds a PhD in economics from Columbia University, where he now lectures regularly on emerging markets. Alejo is a member of the Advisory Board of the Wilson Center's Latin America Program.
Agenda
GRI Club Meeting - 11th May, 10:00am - 11:00am
What's Colombia's infrastructure legacy to the years ahead?
GRI Meeting with Minister of Transport Angela María Orozco
Women's Meeting & Lunch - 11th May, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Women’s Meeting & Lunch
Leadership across Latin America
Agathe
Vigne
LATAM Concessions Director
Indigo - Brasil
Alessia
Abello
Partner
Abello Galvis Abogados
Ana
Cândida
Partner
BMA Advogados
Blanca
Rodriguez
CFO
Marhnos
Bérénice
Nossent
Americas Development Director
Groupe ADP
Cristina
Vasquez
Partner, Infrastructure
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Daniela
Sandoval
VP of Corporate Affairs and Regulations
BRK Ambiental
Daniella
Marques
Chairwoman & Managing Partner
Legend Investimentos
Fabiana
Rodopoulos
Secretary for Coordination and Governance of Union Patrimony
Ministério da Fazenda
Julia
Ambrosano
LAC Market Development Manager
Climate Bonds Initiative
Leisa
Souza
Head of Latin America
Natixis
Mariana
Quidel
Senior Investment Director
Meridiam
Marília
Garcez
Circular Economy, Communication, and Sustainability Director
Orizon VR
Myrian
Prado
Special Advisor
Currently Unaffiliated
Nathalia
Seoane
Managing Director - Country Business Leader
Fitch Ratings
Ouahida
Bendjedou
Head of Legal - International M&A / Project Finance
Groupe ADP
Paola
Larrahondo
Partner, Infrastructure
Gómez-Pinzón
Silvia
Vergara
Specialty Leader LatAm- Surety & Credit Solutions
Aon
Sylvia
Brasil Coutinho
UBS
Valeria
Travaglini
Concession Director
Egis
Opening Session - 11th May, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Global Investors
Will Latam deliver an attractive risk-return compared to other regions?
- What are the main game changers on the geopolitical landscape in Latin America?
- How will the region remain competitive, and how will it stand out in the development of solid and profitable projects?
- Country budget restrictions: What to expect for the development of sustainable infrastructure projects?
- How will risk-taking be designed with the new elected governments? What to expect for a possible new matrix for infrastructure and energy projects?
Simultaneous Discussions - 11th May, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Guarantees & risks
How to unlock project finance in Latam?
- What mechanisms can bring more security to the investor?
- How can new governments define more transparent risk matrices?
- How to keep legal certainty even without government support and incentives?
- How to drive greater leverage of resources for infrastructure projects?
- What are the best practices for structuring guarantees in the economic-financial modeling of projects in the region?
Moderator
João Buzio
Head of Global Strategies, Construction & Infrastructure
Marsh
Agathe
Vigne
LATAM Concessions Director
Indigo - Brasil
Alberto
Faro
Partner
Machado Meyer Advogados
André
Dabus
Director of Construction & Infrastructure
Marsh
Dênio
Cidreira
CEO
Currently Unaffiliated
Eduardo
Vallejo
Vice President - Legal and Institutional Affairs
Odinsa
Leonardo
Maciel
Deputy Secretary for Economic Infrastructure
Ministério da Fazenda
Marcelo
Girão Carneiro
Managing Director, Head of Project Finance
Itau BBA
Nicolas
Icaza
Director de Financiamiento Estructurado
Banco Sabadell
Paola
Larrahondo
Partner, Infrastructure
Gómez-Pinzón
Simultaneous Discussions - 11th May, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Long-term Infrastructure Planning
What instruments can guarantee a long-term planning ahead?
- What are the directions to be considered in the political transition process to ensure the continuity of projects in the infrastructure and energy sector?
- How should legal reforms be designed to ensure greater attractiveness of the sectors for international and institutional investors?
- Supplies, Pandemic and recovery: How are risks in contracts provisioned?
Moderator
Ricardo Russo
Partner
Pinheiro Neto Advogados
Bruno
Westin
Deputy Secretary
Currently Unaffiliated
Daniela
Sandoval
VP of Corporate Affairs and Regulations
BRK Ambiental
Fabio
Faria
Minister of Communications
Brazil's Ministry of Communications
Leisa
Souza
Head of Latin America
Natixis
Luiz
Cláudio Campos
Partner, Head of Government & Infrastructure LatAm
EY
Natália
Marcassa de Souza
Vice President
Rumo Logística
Simultaneous Discussions - 11th May, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Latam Green Recovery
How to shift to a net-zero economy?
- How are countries in LATAM developing long-term recovery plans aligned with green recovery?
- What are the stimulus funds to be spent on environmentally sustainable projects?
- How to overcome the stake due to climate change and enhance competitiveness in the region?
- What are the mechanisms and policy measures that will enable diverse investments for key projects in zero-emission transport and other related assets?
Moderator
Manuel Rodríguez Arregui
CEO and Partner
Ainda Energia & Infraestructura
Alexandre
Ywata de Carvalho
Special Secretary of Productivity and Competitiveness
Ministério da Fazenda
Carlos
da Costa
Chief Representative, Foreign Office
Currently Unaffiliated
Fabio
Abrahão
Chief Investment Officer
YvY Capital
Jorge
Valenzuela
Principal & Managing Director, Advisory Services
ARUP
Marcelo
Spilki
President
AGERGS
Rael
McNally
Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Renewable Power
BlackRock
Simultaneous Discussions - 11th May, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Unsolicited Proposals from Private Sector
How to change mindsets and develop infrastructure?
- Can economic recovery strategies be strengthened by USPs?
- What developers have to have in mind when first approaching government entities to suggest innovative infrastructure proposals?
- How can social infrastructure and digital infrastructure agendas in Latin America be accelerated by unsolicited initiatives?
- How can private sector provide a detailed proposal with clear addressing of social and environmental issues?
Simultaneous Discussions - 11th May, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Brazil Renewables
What are the new trends in wind and solar?
- What are the bottlenecks in achieving a significant insertion of solar and wind sources in the Brazilian energy matrix?
- What are the strategies for enhancing productive infrastructure?
- Can we expect greater growth in installed capacity this year from wind power sources?
- How is the consumer profile dictating the behavior of the electricity sector and how does decentralized generation fit this context?
Moderator
Guilherme Barbosa
Partner - Head of Infrastructure and Energy Coverage
XP Investimentos
Andre
Clark
Senior Vice President for Latin America and Vice President Brazil
Currently Unaffiliated
André
Laloni
CEO
Currently Unaffiliated
Carlos
da Costa
Chief Representative, Foreign Office
Currently Unaffiliated
David
Taff
CEO
Currently Unaffiliated
Rodrigo
Machado Moreira Santos
Sócio
Madrona Fialho Advogados
Simultaneous Discussions - 11th May, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Chile Outlook
How will projects continue to flow despite uncertainties?
- How does the political and economic situation affect overall credit and financing?
- What are the key-drivers to ensure the continuity and legal certainty of ongoing projects?
- How will the risks taking change amid the newly elected government? And what is the market sentiment about the progress of the economic recovery?
- How can the private sector take the lead in fostering new initiatives in the transport and infrastructure sector?
Simultaneous Discussions - 11th May, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Colombia 5G Transport
Will the projects be on track for international investors and lenders?
- What are the steps to be followed before august so that the progress of the first wave projects maintains the expected timing for investment?
- How are the risks being structured and which guarantees can the investor expect?
- What are the projects expected to connect key corridors for Colombia's foreign trade with multimodality services?
- What are key points to be addressed in guaranteeing stable and safe profitability in 5G projects?
Moderator
José Joaquín Ortiz
Presidente
JOYCO
Bernardo
Serafim
Head for Latin America Development
Ascendi Group
Dorothée
Peuzé
Managing Director, Head of Project Finance - Energy & Infrastructure Group Latin America
Crédit Agricole
Enrique
Cadena
Vicepresidente de Finanzas Estructuradas
FDN - Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
Félix
Corral Fernandéz
Founding Partner
Senda Infrastructure Partners
Lina
Madrid Florez
Head of Infrastructure
SURA Investments
Mario
Alejandro Zapata
Managing Director - Infrastructure & Energy Capital
Macquarie Capital
Pablo
Arroyave Fernández
CFO
Odinsa
Ricardo
Alvarez Peralta
Associate, LADA Project Finance Infrastructure & Telecom
SMBC
Opening Session - 12th May, 9:00am - 10:00am
Transport Concessions in Latin America
Strong pipeline or pipe dream?
- Retrospective and Current Landscape;
- “Brazil Connected” Program: Which projects will unlock logistical integration and multimodality?
- Upcoming Pipeline: What are the shinning stars in Brazil infrastructure sector?
- What are the mechanisms that will drive legal certainty, regulatory stability and economic predictability?
- What type of incentives can LATAM operators expect for new projects?
Simultaneous Discussions - 12th May, 10:45am - 11:45am
Urban Infrastructure
How can mobility adapt in large urban centers?
- How has Covid-19 changed the logic of mobility in Latin American cities?
- What are the strategies for the recovery and integration of metropolitan modes?
- How are disruptive technologies being incorporated into urban mobility and transport projects?
- What are the bottlenecks to be overcome in the consolidation of electric mobility?
Simultaneous Discussions - 12th May, 10:45am - 11:45am
LATAM Airports
Sold out tickets or still space to land?
- Risk Management post COVID: Will airport infrastructure projects fly off course?
- What are the strategies to lower disputes and judicialization?
- Brazil 7th Round: Mature models to enhance airport infrastructure investments?
- How can secondary market deliver value enhancement through both operational and financial structuring improvements?
Moderator
Eduardo Hayden Carvalhaes Neto
Partner
Lefosse
Guilherme
Esmanhoto
Partner
ALG Transport & Infrastructure
Rafael
Da Cunha Ramos
Director for Concessions and PPPs
Rio Grande do Sul State Government
Ricardo
Alvarez Peralta
Associate, LADA Project Finance Infrastructure & Telecom
SMBC
Ronei
Glanzmann
National Aviation Secretary
Aeropart Participações Aeroportuárias
Tiago
Sousa Pereira
Diretor
Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency
Simultaneous Discussions - 12th May, 10:45am - 11:45am
Energy M&A
What are the shining stars in Latin America?
- How has the energy M&A wave progressed in LATAM in the past years as a response to COVID-19?
- How can players have a more proactive approach to ESG transition, with ESG-led M&A?
- Can new deals catapult investments in disruptive technology? What are the expectations for Energy M&A deals in 2023?
- How to build an integrated value chain to deliver energy transition products and services?
Moderator
Thiago Lang
Director and Head of Industry Verticals | M&A and Transaction Solutions | ESG Solutions
Marsh
Christian
Bell
Head of Equity Finance Americas
Siemens Financial Service
Dorian
Calderon
Head of Power & Renewables, Latin America Project Finance
SMBC
Gabriel
Cerdio
Founding Partner & CIO
Ainda Energia & Infraestructura
Mauro
Battisti
Managing Director
BR Partners
Skip
Rankin
Partner
Baker McKenzie
Simultaneous Discussions - 12th May, 10:45am - 11:45am
Water Concessions
What's necessary to keep more projects flowing?
- How can decentralization strategy unlock the potential of the water concessions system in LATAM?
- What are the legal adjustments needed to set clearer frameworks for new auctions?
- How Brazil’s momentum is bringing light and investments to water companies and how can LATAM investors be part of it?
Moderator
Marcos Ganut
Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure & Capital Projects
A&M Infra
Alexandre
Ywata de Carvalho
Special Secretary of Productivity and Competitiveness
Ministério da Fazenda
Anderson
Romani
Diretor Executivo - Wiz Corporate
Wiz Corporate
André
Laloni
CEO
Currently Unaffiliated
Cíntia
Leal Marinho de Araújo
Superintendente de Regulação de Saneamento Básico
ANA
Daniela
Sandoval
VP of Corporate Affairs and Regulations
BRK Ambiental
Fabio
Abrahão
Chief Investment Officer
YvY Capital
Guilherme
Albuquerque
Partner, Head of Infrastructure
Companhia Carioca de Parcerias e Investimentos
José
Guilherme Souza
Managing Partner - Head of Infrastructure Investments
Vinci Compass
Manuel
Rodríguez Arregui
CEO and Partner
Ainda Energia & Infraestructura
Marcelo
Spilki
President
AGERGS
Maria
Carolina Carneiro
Brazil Head of Research
Credit Suisse
Renato
Sucupira
President
BF Capital
Roberto
Barbuti
CEO
Currently Unaffiliated
Simultaneous Discussions - 12th May, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Brazil Highways
Which projects will drive the transport revolution?
- Federal Concessions: How will free flow be incorporated into new projects?
- What are the pipeline in public consultation that will increase investors' appetite in 2022?
- What are the evolutions in road safety and how projects are incorporating technology to mitigate accidents?
Moderator
Ana Cândida
Partner
BMA Advogados
Moderator
Regis Cardoso
VP Equity Research - Head of Latam Oil & Gas, Infrastructure and Capital Goods
Credit Suisse
André
De Angelo
Country Director
ACCIONA
Detlef
Dralle
CEO
HTB - RE
Guilherme
Martins
Department Head of PPP Advisory for Highways
BNDES
Leonardo
Busatto
Planning Director
BRDE
Leonardo
Maciel
Deputy Secretary for Economic Infrastructure
Ministério da Fazenda
Rui
Gomes da Silva Junior
CEO
InvestSP
Simultaneous Discussions - 12th May, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Peru Concessions
How can concessions overcome political instability?
- How the persistent governability challenges dampened the investment outlook in Peru?
- What are the bottlenecks in setting prudent fiscal policy and moderate debt burden?
- How can risk assignment be designed in project development to lower political-wise uncertainty and grid-locked policymaking?
Moderator
Jorge Valenzuela
Principal & Managing Director, Advisory Services
ARUP
Aldo
Reggiardo Denegri
Socio
Cuatrecasas - Peru
Blanca
Rodriguez
CFO
Marhnos
Javier
Martinez-Cañavate
Global Business Development Director
Sacyr
José
Gabriel Bueno
COO
Marhnos
José
Manuel Abastos
Partner
Hernández & Cía. Abogados
Ricardo
Alvarez Peralta
Associate, LADA Project Finance Infrastructure & Telecom
SMBC
Simultaneous Discussions - 12th May, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Mexico Energy
What factors will ensure a smarter energy transition?
- How Mexico is keeping up with the race for the energy transition in LATAM?
- How are technologies being incorporated to increase the capacity of generation through clean energies?
- What are the challenges to implement innovation and define a clear map for Net Zero?
- How can judicialization in the sector be an obstacle to achieving the decarbonization goals?
Moderator
Fernando Gonzalez
Executive Director
Morgan Stanley
Alberto
Merino
Executive Director, Structured Finance
Banco Sabadell
Dorian
Calderon
Head of Power & Renewables, Latin America Project Finance
SMBC
Giovanni
Patuzzo
Principal
Global Infrastructure Partners
Guillermo
Gutierrez
Energy Finance
Siemens Financial Services
Jorge
Oria y Anaya
Partner
Ritch Mueller
Manuel
Rodríguez Arregui
CEO and Partner
Ainda Energia & Infraestructura
Simultaneous Discussions - 12th May, 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Digital Infrastructure
A vital element in Latam recovery from COVID-19?
- Which regulatory drivers will define well-targeted investments in response to sector and community needs?
- What are the solid initiatives in the region and what has been done to foster digital ecosystems?
- How can public lighting PPPs leverage digital infrastructure for smart cities in Latin America?
- How can broadband connectivity and technology provide better infrastructure network transport services?
Simultaneous Discussions - 12th May, 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Energy Transition
What does the next decade look like in Latin America?
- How can carbon market regulation make net-zero goals achievable? Is it possible to predict how greener LATAM will be?
- What are the learnings so far about hydrogen production and distribution and which legal regulatory framework could unlock the full potential of H2 in the region?
- Is there enough demand for EV infrastructure? How countries are adapting?
- How to align social-economic structures and investments with the transition?
André
Laloni
CEO
Currently Unaffiliated
Aurelio
Oliveira
CEO
Órigo Energia
Fernando
Gonzalez
Executive Director
Morgan Stanley
Inés
Vázquez Vargas
Partner
Estudio Echecopar
Jean-Valery
Patin
Co-Head of Energy, Resources & Infra for the Americas
BNP Paribas
Leonardo
Osorio
Executive Director & Head - Natural Resources Project Finance
SMBC
Maria
Carolina Carneiro
Brazil Head of Research
Credit Suisse
Mariana
Quidel
Senior Investment Director
Meridiam
Rael
McNally
Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Renewable Power
BlackRock
Simultaneous Discussions - 12th May, 2:30pm - 3:45pm
International Supply Chains
How can Latam ensure integrated logistics platforms?
- What policies and legal adjustments are needed to structure integrated logistics networks?
- How to define strategic clusters and optimize cargo flow?
- What alignments should be made with ports, railways, shippers and industry players to define integrated logistics zones?
Closing Session - 12th May, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
ESG Bonds and Project Finance
How can Latam be prepared for what comes next?
- What are the strategies to define local regulatory frameworks on sustainable finance?
- Beyond bonds issuance, how are infrastructure players working on great governance?
- How to use the "G" to stimulate " E" and "S" and foster impact investment?
- How can SLBs maintain greater relevance in the fixed income markets in the next years?
- How can transparency and standardization instruments unlock and mobilize funds for sustainable infrastructure?
- Are there mechanisms to ensure that sovereign issuers and other international financial institutions can have better access to the Latin ESG bond market?
Moderator
Marc López Llopart
SVP, Head of Project Finance Americas. Chief Representative Officer New York Rep. Office
Banco Sabadell
Moderator
María José Cortés Loreto
Head of ESG & HS
Atlas Renewable Energy
Blanca
Rodriguez
CFO
Marhnos
Dorothée
Peuzé
Managing Director, Head of Project Finance - Energy & Infrastructure Group Latin America
Crédit Agricole
Guilherme
Peixoto
Superintendente de Governança em Licitações
B3
José
Gabriel Bueno
COO
Marhnos
José
Manuel Abastos
Partner
Hernández & Cía. Abogados
Manuel
Rodríguez Arregui
CEO and Partner
Ainda Energia & Infraestructura
Sebastian
Berardi
Managing Director- Infrastructure
CPP Investments
Valeria
Travaglini
Concession Director
Egis
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.
Manuel Gutiérrez Torres
PresidenteCurrently Unaffiliated
Colombia
Agathe Vigne
LATAM Concessions DirectorIndigo - Brasil
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.
Alessia Abello
PartnerAbello Galvis Abogados
Colombia
Ana Cândida
PartnerBMA 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.
Blanca Rodriguez
CFOMarhnos
Mexico
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.
Bérénice Nossent
Americas Development DirectorGroupe ADP
USA
Cristina Vasquez
Partner, InfrastructurePosse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Cristina Vasquez is a Partner at Posse Herrera Ruiz, leading the Infrastructure and Public Law practice. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in structuring complex infrastructure projects in sectors including urban public transportation, airports, highways, railroads, ports, and aqueducts. Her expertise encompasses public-private partnerships (PPPs), concessions, project financing, and advising on bidding and contractual execution. Ms. Vasquez has played a key role in significant Colombian infrastructure initiatives, such as the Opain award and the structuring, awarding, and financing of Pacifico 2, Ruta al Mar, and Pacifico 3. She also serves as a professor at Universidad del Rosario, focusing on PPPs and their financing.
Daniela Sandoval
VP of Corporate Affairs and RegulationsBRK Ambiental
Brazil
Daniela Sandoval, Vice-President of Corporate Affairs and Regulations of BRK Ambiental, has served for more than 20 years in leadership and board positions in sanitation, energy and petrochemical companies as well as in private practice. She is also VP of ABCON (Association of Private Sanitation Companies) and Member of the Consulting Council of ABDIB (Brazilian Association of Infrastructure and Basic Industries). Daniela has a legal degree from USP (University of São Paulo), LL.M from New York University, CORe – Credential of Readiness in Business from HBX - Harvard Business School and Compliance Certification (CCEP) from CCB – Compliance Certification Board.
Daniella Marques
Chairwoman & Managing PartnerLegend Investimentos
Brazil
Managing Partner e Chairwoman da Legend, possui mais de 20 anos de experiência no mercado financeiro. Acumula em seu currículo passagens sólidas, como: presidente da Caixa Econômica Federal, sócia fundadora e COO da Bozano Investimentos, atuação na Secretária Especial de Produtividade e Competitividade, presidente Conselho de Administração da Elo Cartões e da ABDI e membro do Conselho de Administração do CNP Seguros e do Sebrae. Atualmente atua como membro independente do Board Member da Astra Payments. Graduada em Administração de Empresas pela PUC-RJ e MBA em Finanças pelo IBMEC.
Fabiana Rodopoulos
Secretary for Coordination and Governance of Union PatrimonyMinistério da Fazenda
Brazil
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.
Leisa Souza
Head of Latin AmericaNatixis
Brazil
Mariana Quidel
Senior Investment DirectorMeridiam
USA
Mariana has over 15 years of experience as an infrastructure and energy professional. She is an Investment Director in Meridiam’s New York office where she focuses on business development in Latin America. Within her role, Mariana has been involved in several public bid procurements for district energy and transportation projects, as well as private developments in the transition energy sector, leading all phases of the investment process. Prior to joining Meridiam, Mariana was a vice president at Macquarie in the infrastructure and energy team where she was responsible of transaction execution and financial structuring for projects in the Americas, with a focus in Colombia and Mexico.
Marília Garcez
Circular Economy, Communication, and Sustainability DirectorOrizon VR
Brazil
Myrian Prado
Special AdvisorCurrently Unaffiliated
Brazil
Nathalia Seoane
Managing Director - Country Business LeaderFitch Ratings
USA
Nathalia Seoane is a senior director and the head of Business Relationship for Latam Corporate Issuers and the head of Private Equity Outreach for Latam at Fitch Ratings. Fitch enjoys the leading coverage and local presence in Corporates in the region and Nathalia is responsible for defining and executing the business strategy as well as coordinating outreach efforts with local and global teams. Prior to joining Fitch in 2013, Nathalia worked 8 years for Banco Credit Agricole in Brazil as she acted as a relationship manager and a senior credit analyst for large Corporates. She also worked in credit and risk management at BankBoston (Brazil) for 2 years. Nathalia has a degree in Economics and an M.B.A. in Finance.
Ouahida Bendjedou
Head of Legal - International M&A / Project FinanceGroupe ADP
France
Passion for infrastructure industry. Willing to be a game changer and to shape the infrastructure of the future. Highly experienced in structuration and negotiation of complex infrastructure projects (PPP, concessions, real estate development, setting up funds, etc...).
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.
Silvia Vergara
Specialty Leader LatAm- Surety & Credit SolutionsAon
Brazil
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.
Sylvia Brasil Coutinho
UBS
Brazil
Presidente do UBS no Brasil, Sylvia responde por todas as linhas de negócio, incluindo a maior corretora do país, Investment Banking e Wealth Management. Foi responsável pelos negócios de Varejo, Seguros, Asset Management e Wealth Management do Banco HSBC para a América Latina. Ingressou no HSBC e ocupou vários cargos, incluindo CEO da área de Asset Management para as Américas e Mercados Emergentes. Começou sua carreira no Citigroup no Brasil e com atuação nos Estados Unidos, Europa e Ásia. É Engenheira Agrônoma pela USP e possui MBA pela Columbia University. Membro do Board da Edenred, multinacional Francesa, e da Brazil Foundation e faz parte do Conselho de Empresários do Instituto Ayrton Senna e do CEO Task Force on Early Childhood.
Valeria Travaglini
Concession DirectorEgis
France
Valeria Travaglini serves as the Concession Director at Egis, a prominent French company. In this role, she contributes to Egis's operations, focusing on concessions within the company's diverse portfolio.
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.
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.
João Buzio
Head of Global Strategies, Construction & InfrastructureMarsh
United Kingdom
João Buzio is the Head of Global Contractor and Infrastructure Development within Marsh's Construction Specialty Practice. With over 20 years of experience in the construction sector, he advises contractors and project teams on day-to-day and emerging risk management needs. He previously served as Marsh's LATAM Regional Construction Leader. Buzio holds a major in Economics and a Master of Science in Finance. His extensive expertise includes involvement in major projects such as the Panama Canal expansion. He is recognized for his insights into construction industry trends and risk transfer.
Agathe Vigne
LATAM Concessions DirectorIndigo - Brasil
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.
Alberto Faro
PartnerMachado Meyer Advogados
Brazil
Alberto Faro is a Partner at Machado Meyer, one of Brazil's leading law firms, where he specializes in infrastructure and energy law through the firm's Infra Club practice. With extensive experience in complex infrastructure projects, regulatory matters, and energy sector transactions, Faro has established himself as a key advisor to major corporations and government entities. His expertise encompasses project finance, public-private partnerships, and regulatory compliance in the infrastructure sector. At Machado Meyer, he plays a crucial role in the firm's infrastructure practice, providing strategic legal counsel on high-profile projects that shape Brazil's infrastructure landscape. His professional background reflects deep knowledge of the Brazilian regulatory environment and cross-border transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
André Dabus
Director of Construction & InfrastructureMarsh
Brazil
André Dabus is Director of Construction & Infrastructure of Marsh Brazil, Insurance broker authorized by Susep and lawyer formed by PUC-SP. Certification CP3P-F by APMG Internacional, he holds a postgraduate degree in Infrastructure Law from the FGV- SP and an executive MBA from Fundação Don Cabral. He is also a professor of the MBA of Insurance and Reinsurance Law of ESSP- Escola Superior de Seguros Privados and Professor of the MBA PPPs and Concessions - FESP-SP /LSE.
Dênio Cidreira
CEOCurrently Unaffiliated
Brazil
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.
Eduardo Vallejo
Vice President - Legal and Institutional AffairsOdinsa
Colombia
Eduardo Bettín Vallejo serves as Vice President of Legal and Institutional Affairs at Odinsa, a leading Colombian infrastructure and concessions company. With extensive expertise in corporate law and regulatory affairs, he oversees legal strategy and institutional relationships for the company's portfolio of airports, toll roads, and infrastructure projects across Latin America. Bettín has played a key role in structuring complex infrastructure transactions and managing regulatory compliance for Odinsa's operations. His leadership in legal and institutional matters has been instrumental in the company's expansion and development of strategic infrastructure assets throughout the region.
Leonardo Maciel
Deputy Secretary for Economic InfrastructureMinistério da Fazenda
Brazil
Marcelo Girão Carneiro
Managing Director, Head of Project FinanceItau BBA
Brazil
Marcelo Girão is a Managing Director, Head of Project Finance, and Partner at Itaú BBA. With over 24 years of experience, he has an extensive track record in advising clients and structuring project finance transactions. Marcelo has participated in projects totaling more than 30 GW of power generation capacity, 10,000 km of transmission lines, and numerous infrastructure initiatives, including toll roads, water and sewage systems, airports, and others. These projects represent an aggregate CAPEX exceeding BRL 200 billion. Before joining Itaú BBA, Marcelo spent five years at Banco Votorantim, six years at Itaú Unibanco, and one year at Booz Allen & Hamilton. He holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA) and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Economics and Finance at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).
Nicolas Icaza
Director de Financiamiento EstructuradoBanco Sabadell
Mexico
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.
Ricardo Russo
PartnerPinheiro Neto Advogados
Brazil
Ricardo Simões Russo has been a partner at Pinheiro Neto Advogados Corporate Area since 2009. He focuses his practice on financial and banking law, foreign exchange, M&A and securities markets. Ricardo has a LL.B. degree from the Catholic University of São Paulo (1997). He also has a LL.M degree in Banking and Financial Law from the Boston University School of Law (2002). Fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish and Italian, he was a foreign associate of Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton in 2002 and 2003. He was admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association in 1998.
Bruno Westin
Deputy SecretaryCurrently Unaffiliated
Brazil
Daniela Sandoval
VP of Corporate Affairs and RegulationsBRK Ambiental
Brazil
Daniela Sandoval, Vice-President of Corporate Affairs and Regulations of BRK Ambiental, has served for more than 20 years in leadership and board positions in sanitation, energy and petrochemical companies as well as in private practice. She is also VP of ABCON (Association of Private Sanitation Companies) and Member of the Consulting Council of ABDIB (Brazilian Association of Infrastructure and Basic Industries). Daniela has a legal degree from USP (University of São Paulo), LL.M from New York University, CORe – Credential of Readiness in Business from HBX - Harvard Business School and Compliance Certification (CCEP) from CCB – Compliance Certification Board.
Fabio Faria
Minister of CommunicationsBrazil's Ministry of Communications
Brazil
Leisa Souza
Head of Latin AmericaNatixis
Brazil
Luiz Cláudio Campos
Partner, Head of Government & Infrastructure LatAmEY
Brazil
More than 25 years of experience in Finance, Market Studies, Project Finance, Strategic Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions, Economic-Financial Modeling for concessions and PPPs. Coordinated several infrastructure projects in Brazil and abroad, in assets that exceed US$ 30 billion, given to the main players in the public and private sector in Brazil and Latin America. Coordinated projects for public and private sectors in a wide range of infrastructure sectors,such as: Urban Mobility; Railways; Airports; Ports; Highways; Energy; Water & Sanitation; Social Infrastructure.
Natália Marcassa de Souza
Vice PresidentRumo Logística
Brazil
She holds a degree in Economics from the State University of Londrina, a Master's degree in Economics - Federal University of Santa Catarina. She is a Specialist in Land Transportation from the Polytechnic University of Rio de Janeiro. In the National Land Transportation Agency, she worked as Manager of Regulation and Concession of Highways, Director of the National Land Transport Agency. After that she worked as Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Deputy Chief of Articulation and Monitoring of the Civil Office of the Presidency of the Republic and currently Secretary of Development, Planning and Partnerships of the Ministry of Infrastructure.
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.
Alexandre Ywata de Carvalho
Special Secretary of Productivity and CompetitivenessMinistério da Fazenda
Brazil
Carlos da Costa
Chief Representative, Foreign OfficeCurrently Unaffiliated
Brazil
Fabio Abrahão
Chief Investment OfficerYvY Capital
Brazil
Vice President of Concessions and Privatization of BNDES, former special advisor to the Minister of Economy of Brazil. Fábio has extensive experience in M&A and logistics business investments as well as a track record containing several logistics infrastructure and supply chain management restructuring projects in leading companies from various sectors such as transportation, energy, oil & gas, mining, railway, steel, naval shipping, chemicals, FMCG and telecom.
Jorge Valenzuela
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.
Marcelo Spilki
PresidentAGERGS
Brazil
Rael McNally
Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Renewable PowerBlackRock
USA
Rael McNally, Director, is a senior Portfolio Manager with BlackRock's Global Renewable Power group and is a founding member of BlackRock Renewable Power and BlackRock Infrastructure having joined the team upon its formation in 2011. Mr. McNally shares responsibility for investment origination, underwriting, execution and portfolio management across OECD markets for GRP and for non-OECD markets as Head of Investments for the Climate Finance Partnership (CFP). Mr. McNally also played a lead role in the establishment of BlackRock's c.$12bn global Infrastructure Debt platform.
Blanca Rodriguez
CFOMarhnos
Mexico
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.
Gabriel Cerdio
Founding Partner & CIOAinda Energia & Infraestructura
Mexico
Gabriel is a founding partner at Ainda where he serves as Chief Investments Officer. Gabriel holds a B.A. in Economics from ITAM and an MBA from Chicago University. He has 25 years of experience in the energy and financial sectors, including more than a decade as executive in GE Mexico where he held several positions, including head of GE Oil & Gas, Director of Business Development and Director for GE Capital Real Estate's Equity division. Between 2000 and 2006 he worked for Oliver Wyman, where he became Principal, focused on energy and operations projects for public and private firms. Before that he held various positions at the Mexican banking regulator (CNBV), including Advisor to the Chief Regulator.
José Gabriel Bueno
COOMarhnos
Mexico
José Gabriel Bueno Casales serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Marhnos, a prominent company in Mexico. In this executive role, he is instrumental in overseeing the company's operational strategies and ensuring efficiency across its diverse projects. His leadership contributes to Marhnos' continued presence in the Mexican market.
Pablo Arroyave Fernández
CFOOdinsa
Colombia
Pablo Arroyave Fernández serves as Chief Financial Officer at Odinsa, Colombia's leading infrastructure development and concessions company. With extensive experience in corporate finance and strategic planning, he oversees financial operations for the company's diverse portfolio including airports, toll roads, and urban infrastructure projects across Latin America. Arroyave brings deep expertise in project finance, capital markets, and financial risk management to his role, supporting Odinsa's expansion and investment strategies. His leadership has been instrumental in managing the financial aspects of major infrastructure concessions and public-private partnerships that drive economic development throughout the region.
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).
Andre Clark
Senior Vice President for Latin America and Vice President BrazilCurrently Unaffiliated
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 Laloni
CEOCurrently Unaffiliated
Brazil
Carlos da Costa
Chief Representative, Foreign OfficeCurrently Unaffiliated
Brazil
David Taff
CEOCurrently Unaffiliated
Brazil
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.
Rodrigo Machado Moreira Santos
SócioMadrona Fialho Advogados
Brazil
Bacharel em Direito pela Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (2008) e master em Estudos Comparativos do Desenvolvimento pela École des Hautes Études em Sciences Sociales – EHESS, Paris, França (2010). Atualmente, ocupo a cadeira de Vice-Presidente do Instituto Brasileiro de Estudos do Direito da Energia – IBDE (segundo mandato), já tendo composto o Conselho Deliberativo do mesmo Instituto. Sou, também, membro da Comissão de Energia da OAB/SP. Co-organizador da obra “Novos Rumos para a Infraestrutura” (Lex Editora, 2014) e autor de diversos artigos sobre Direito Público e regulação. Presto assessoria jurídica a empresas atuantes em setores regulados, especialmente no Setor Elétrico e de Gás Natural.
Jorge Martín
Partner - Infrastructure ProjectsClaro & Cía
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.
Javier Martinez-Cañavate
Global Business Development DirectorSacyr
Spain
Javier Martinez-Cañavate serves as the Global Business Development Director at Sacyr S.A. He brings extensive experience in business development within the infrastructure sector. In his role, he is instrumental in driving Sacyr's international growth and strategic expansion, focusing on identifying new market opportunities and enhancing the company's global presence.
Jesus Enriquez
Project Finance Credit Approval DirectorICBC - New York
USA
Jesus Enriquez was a Director in Fitch Ratings’ Latin American Infrastructure and Project Finance Group. Jesus is based in New York City in the United States and is part of the region’s energy team covering transactions mainly in the renewable, thermal, and transmission sectors in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Central America. Before joining Fitch, Jesus was a Senior Manager on Deloitte’s Corporate Finance Group, providing consulting services in mergers and acquisitions, project finance, business valuations, and capital raising. Jesus provided financial advisory services to national and international companies in various industries, including energy, manufacturing, steel, cement, and retail.
José Joaquín Ortiz
PresidenteJOYCO
Colombia
Ingeniero civil de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana y Magíster en Ingeniería Ambiental de la Universidad de los Andes. De igual forma, cuenta con un título de Maestría en Ingeniería de Carreteras y de doctorado en Planificación Estratégica del Mantenimiento de Carreteras, de la Universidad de Birmingham, en el Reino Unido.
Entre 2008 y 2020 se desempeñó como gerente General de Joyco, empresa fundada por su padre, y de la cual hoy es Presidente de su Junta Directiva. Actualmente, también es miembro de la Junta Directiva de la Cámara Colombiana de la Infraestructura, en representación de los consultores, y del Consejo Directivo de la Fundación Acres.
Bernardo Serafim
Head for Latin America DevelopmentAscendi Group
France
Bernardo Serafim is Development Director of VINCI Concessions for Latin America and Executive Director of Vinci Highways. Holds a Civil Engineer degree from the Technical Superior Institute, a Master's Degree in Business Administration by Indeg-ISCTE Business School from Lisbon, an MBA degree from Catholic University & Nova University (Lisbon MBA) and a Diploma in Leadership Development Program from IBMEC. Before joining VINCI Concessions, he worked in several geographies and positions: Project manager in several infrastructure projects, Country Manager for Spain, Business Development Director for Mozambique, South Africa ,Tanzania and later for Europe and Euroasia. Finally served as General Manager for Colombia, Peru and Ecuador.
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.
Enrique Cadena
Vicepresidente de Finanzas EstructuradasFDN - Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
Colombia
Enrique Cadena serves as the Vice President of Structured Finance at FDN - Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional, a specialized development bank in Colombia focused on infrastructure. In his role, he is instrumental in providing financing for high-priority infrastructure projects and developing innovative financial and capital market instruments to address the complex needs of the sector. He was also appointed as an alternate legal representative of FDN in January 2022.
Félix Corral Fernandéz
Founding PartnerSenda Infrastructure Partners
Spain
Felix Corral es socio fundador de Senda Infrastructure Partners. Anteriormente desempeño puestos de Directore General en Sacyr Concesiones y FCC Concesiones dos de los desarrolladores de infraestructura con mejor desempeño a nivel global. Con más de 22 años de experiencia en el sector de infraestructura, gestionando y desarrollando proyectos en todo el mundo. Félix ofrece una visión de las necesidades y soluciones de infraestructura global, cómo los diferentes gobiernos abordan esta cuestión, cómo el sector privado puede ayudar a reducir el gasto mediante la eficiencia en la gestión de la infraestructura y los servicios públicos, cómo el capital fluye hacia proyectos de infraestructura en diferentes jurisdicciones.
Lina Madrid Florez
Head of InfrastructureSURA Investments
Colombia
Management Engineer, Specialist in Economics, and Master’s in Finance and Business Administration with 17 years of experience in investment management, private equity, infrastructure, and banking. Extensive background in business development, structuring new ventures, strategic alliances, and investor relations with institutional and corporate clients. Former Director of Investments and Investor Services for Construcciones El Cóndor S.A. Ex-Manager of Segment Construction and Transportation in the Bancolombia Group. She currently works as Director of Infrastructure at Sura Investments.
Mario Alejandro Zapata
Managing Director - Infrastructure & Energy CapitalMacquarie Capital
USA
Mario joined the infrastructure advisory team of Macquarie Group’s investment banking division. Throughout his career, Mario has acted as a sponsor and advised public and private sector clients in buy side and sell side roles, including a wide variety of high profile infrastructure brownfield M&A and greenfield PPP transactions. Since transferring to Macquarie’s New York, Mario has been involved predominantly in transportation transactions in North America, including airports and roads. Mario received a bachelor’s degree in business from CESA, Colombia, a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Queensland, Australia, and a masters’ degree in finance (Investment Banking) from INSEAD.
Pablo Arroyave Fernández
CFOOdinsa
Colombia
Pablo Arroyave Fernández serves as Chief Financial Officer at Odinsa, Colombia's leading infrastructure development and concessions company. With extensive experience in corporate finance and strategic planning, he oversees financial operations for the company's diverse portfolio including airports, toll roads, and urban infrastructure projects across Latin America. Arroyave brings deep expertise in project finance, capital markets, and financial risk management to his role, supporting Odinsa's expansion and investment strategies. His leadership has been instrumental in managing the financial aspects of major infrastructure concessions and public-private partnerships that drive economic development throughout the region.
Ricardo Alvarez Peralta
Associate, LADA Project Finance Infrastructure & TelecomSMBC
USA
Ricardo Alvarez Peralta is an Associate in LADA Project Finance Infrastructure & Telecom at SMBC - Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in the United States. He specializes in project finance for infrastructure and telecommunications sectors, working with one of Japan's leading financial institutions. In his role at SMBC, Ricardo focuses on structuring and managing complex financing solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects across Latin America and the Caribbean region. His expertise encompasses project evaluation, risk assessment, and financial structuring for telecommunications and infrastructure developments. Ricardo brings valuable experience in cross-border financing and has developed expertise in emerging markets within the infrastructure sector.
Marcelo Sampaio Cunha Filho
Regulatory Affairs DirectorVale
Brazil
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.
Alessia Abello
PartnerAbello Galvis Abogados
Colombia
Diogo Mac Cord
Partner - Head of Infrastructure and Regulated Markets for Latin AmericaCopel
Brazil
Diogo is Head of Infrastructure and Regulated Markets for Latin America for EY . Used to be Special Secretary for Privatization, Divestment and Markets at the Ministry of Economy, member of the BNDES 'fiscal council and chairman of the board of directors of ABGF - Brazilian Agency for the Management of Guarantee and Guarantee Funds. He was a full member of the FGTS board of trustees and a full member of COFIEX - External Financing Commission, until August 2020. Mechanical engineer, master in public administration at Harvard University and PhD in engineering at USP. Before joining the government, in January 2019, Diogo was a leading partner in government and regulation of KPMG's infrastructure in Brazil.
Gabriel Feriancic
Country Manager BrazilTYLin
Brazil
Transportation Engineering Projects: Planning and Operational Modelling, Traffic Studies, Infra-structure Design, Construction Engineering Management, Public-Private Partnerships Studies, Financial and Economical Analisys.
Manuel Wu
General ManagerUNNA
Peru
Manuel Wu Rocha serves as General Manager at UNNA in Peru, a prominent company within the AENZA Group. He is recognized for his leadership in implementing complex projects, holding key roles including General Manager of UNNA Transporte and VP of UNNA Infraestructura. Manuel’s academic background includes a degree in Civil Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru and a degree in Business Administration. His professional expertise contributes to UNNA's diverse operations, which encompass sectors such as oil and gas, alongside the management of vital infrastructure like freeways and Lima's Metro Line 1.
Eduardo Hayden Carvalhaes Neto
PartnerLefosse
Brazil
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.
Guilherme Esmanhoto
PartnerALG Transport & Infrastructure
Brazil
Guilherme Esmanhoto is the managing Partner of ALG in Brazil, leading the company's office in the Region. He is a civil engineer who graduated from POLI-USP, University of São Paulo, and holds an MBA from IESE in Spain. He has more than 20 years of professional experience in the infrastructure and transportation sectors, having started his career at Andrade Gutierrez. Later, he had run a startup company in the logistics operations segment until its acquisition by a bigger organization. In the last 15 years, Guilherme has been dedicating to international strategic consultancy in the areas of logistics, infrastructure, and transportation.
Rafael Da Cunha Ramos
Director for Concessions and PPPsRio Grande do Sul State Government
Brazil
Rafael Da Cunha Ramos serves as Director for Concessions and PPPs at the Governo do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. He is a key leader within the Public-Private Partnerships Unit, instrumental in overseeing initiatives related to governance, risk management, and the development of strategic public sector partnerships. His work includes significant involvement in the Council of Managers for the Concessions and PPPs Program.
Ricardo Alvarez Peralta
Associate, LADA Project Finance Infrastructure & TelecomSMBC
USA
Ricardo Alvarez Peralta is an Associate in LADA Project Finance Infrastructure & Telecom at SMBC - Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in the United States. He specializes in project finance for infrastructure and telecommunications sectors, working with one of Japan's leading financial institutions. In his role at SMBC, Ricardo focuses on structuring and managing complex financing solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects across Latin America and the Caribbean region. His expertise encompasses project evaluation, risk assessment, and financial structuring for telecommunications and infrastructure developments. Ricardo brings valuable experience in cross-border financing and has developed expertise in emerging markets within the infrastructure sector.
Ronei Glanzmann
National Aviation SecretaryAeropart Participações Aeroportuárias
Brazil
Ronei Saggioro Glanzmann is an economist graduated from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, with an MBA in Capital Markets from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and a specialization in Welfare Economics from the Universidad Pablo de Olavide in Seville, Spain. He has been a career analyst at the Central Bank of Brazil since 2003, having been assigned to the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) in 2006, where he served, among other duties, as Manager of Statistical Analysis and Market Monitoring and representative of Brazil in the Panel. Statistics of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada. In the National Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SAC) was Director of Grants and Patrimony (2011/2017).
Tiago Sousa Pereira
DiretorBrazil's National Civil Aviation Agency
Brazil
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.
Thiago Lang
Director and Head of Industry Verticals | M&A and Transaction Solutions | ESG SolutionsMarsh
Brazil
Graduated in Business Administration from FGV and MBA at FIA / USP, he has more than 15 years of experience in corporate and industrial risks. He started at Aon in 2004 as account executive, serving national and international clients of the Food & Beverage, Chemical, Pharma and Agribusiness industries, in 2014 he became manager of the same area. He is currently the Market & M&A Development Director, responsible for the service and development of National and Multinational accounts of São Paulo.
Christian Bell
Head of Equity Finance AmericasSiemens Financial Service
USA
Dorian Calderon
Head of Power & Renewables, Latin America Project FinanceSMBC
USA
Dorian Calderon serves as the Head of Power & Renewables, Latin America Project Finance Group at SMBC - Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation - USA. In this role, he leads initiatives in project finance within the power and renewables sectors across Latin America, leveraging his expertise to drive key transactions for the institution.
Gabriel Cerdio
Founding Partner & CIOAinda Energia & Infraestructura
Mexico
Gabriel is a founding partner at Ainda where he serves as Chief Investments Officer. Gabriel holds a B.A. in Economics from ITAM and an MBA from Chicago University. He has 25 years of experience in the energy and financial sectors, including more than a decade as executive in GE Mexico where he held several positions, including head of GE Oil & Gas, Director of Business Development and Director for GE Capital Real Estate's Equity division. Between 2000 and 2006 he worked for Oliver Wyman, where he became Principal, focused on energy and operations projects for public and private firms. Before that he held various positions at the Mexican banking regulator (CNBV), including Advisor to the Chief Regulator.
Mauro Battisti
Managing DirectorBR Partners
Brazil
Mr. Mauro has built a career in Latin America and Europe in the energy & infrastructure markets, having successfully concluded hundreds of transactions in M&A, ECM and Project Finance. At the European bank BNP Paribas, he held the role of Global co-head for the Energy Advisory team. At BTG Pactual, he was a partner focused on the coverage of clients in the energy segment. Prior to that, Mauro worked in two European financial institutions (HSBC and Dresdner Kleinwort) based in the United Kingdom and with a global scope. Mauro began his career at the Project Finance team of Banco Itau BBA, having participated in the opening of the franchise for the bank. Mr. Battisti graduated in Economics from the University of São Paulo, holding also an MBA from The Wharton School and a M.A. in International Studies from the same University of Pennsylvania.
Skip Rankin
PartnerBaker McKenzie
USA
Clyde E. Rankin, III is a member of the Firm's North America Transactional Practice Group based in the New York office and is Chair of the North America Projects Practice. Mr. Rankin is fluent in French. He has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America from 2006 - 2021 and is highlighted in Legal 500 US 2010, 2011, 2015 and 2017-2021 for his work as an advisor to sponsors in project finance and renewable energy. He has also been named a New York Metro Super Lawyer from 2014-2021. Prior to joining Baker McKenzie in 2005, Mr. Rankin served as the ninth chairman of Coudert Brothers LLP.
Marcos Ganut
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.
Alexandre Ywata de Carvalho
Special Secretary of Productivity and CompetitivenessMinistério da Fazenda
Brazil
Anderson Romani
Diretor Executivo - Wiz CorporateWiz Corporate
Brazil
Anderson Romani serves as Diretor Executivo at Wiz Corporate INFRA, a leading Brazilian technology infrastructure company. With extensive experience in corporate infrastructure solutions, he leads strategic initiatives and business development efforts. At Wiz Corporate, Romani oversees the delivery of comprehensive IT infrastructure services, cloud solutions, and digital transformation projects for enterprise clients across Brazil. His leadership focuses on driving innovation in corporate technology services, helping organizations modernize their infrastructure and optimize operational efficiency. Romani brings deep expertise in enterprise solutions, strategic planning, and team management to his executive role at one of Brazil's prominent technology service providers.
André Laloni
CEOCurrently Unaffiliated
Brazil
Cíntia Leal Marinho de Araújo
Superintendente de Regulação de Saneamento BásicoANA
Brazil
Cíntia Leal Marinho de Araújo é Superintendente de Regulação de Saneamento Básico na Agência Nacional de Águas e Saneamento Básico (ANA). Especialista em regulação e gestão de recursos hídricos, atua no desenvolvimento e implementação de políticas públicas para o setor de saneamento no Brasil. Com sólida experiência em regulação técnica e econômica, contribui para o aprimoramento do marco regulatório do saneamento básico brasileiro, promovendo a universalização dos serviços e a sustentabilidade do setor através de normas e diretrizes técnicas especializadas.
Daniela Sandoval
VP of Corporate Affairs and RegulationsBRK Ambiental
Brazil
Daniela Sandoval, Vice-President of Corporate Affairs and Regulations of BRK Ambiental, has served for more than 20 years in leadership and board positions in sanitation, energy and petrochemical companies as well as in private practice. She is also VP of ABCON (Association of Private Sanitation Companies) and Member of the Consulting Council of ABDIB (Brazilian Association of Infrastructure and Basic Industries). Daniela has a legal degree from USP (University of São Paulo), LL.M from New York University, CORe – Credential of Readiness in Business from HBX - Harvard Business School and Compliance Certification (CCEP) from CCB – Compliance Certification Board.
Fabio Abrahão
Chief Investment OfficerYvY Capital
Brazil
Vice President of Concessions and Privatization of BNDES, former special advisor to the Minister of Economy of Brazil. Fábio has extensive experience in M&A and logistics business investments as well as a track record containing several logistics infrastructure and supply chain management restructuring projects in leading companies from various sectors such as transportation, energy, oil & gas, mining, railway, steel, naval shipping, chemicals, FMCG and telecom.
Guilherme Albuquerque
Partner, Head of InfrastructureCompanhia Carioca de Parcerias e Investimentos
Brazil
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.
José Guilherme Souza
Managing Partner - Head of Infrastructure InvestmentsVinci Compass
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).
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.
Marcelo Spilki
PresidentAGERGS
Brazil
Maria Carolina Carneiro
Brazil Head of ResearchCredit Suisse
Brazil
Maria Carolina Carneiro is the Head of Latam Utilities in Credit Suisse and has over 15 years of experience in the Utilities sector and more than 10 years in the financial markets. She was ranked #1 in II Magazine in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016, covering companies in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico. Previously, she worked as the Head for Latam Utilities at Santander (2009-2018), analyst at Raymond James (2008-2009) and Bradesco (2006-2008). She also has experience as energy consultant researcher (UFRJ Energy group; 2003-2006). Carolina Carneiro has a MSc in Economics from UFRJ and a bachelor degree in Economics from UERJ.
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.
Roberto Barbuti
CEOCurrently Unaffiliated
Brazil
Roberto Barbuti was the CEO of Corsan since May 2019 to 2023. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on Public Administration (FGV), and another one in Law (usp). He also holds an MBA with a concentration on Finance and Entrepreneurship (INSEAD). Mr. Barbuti worked in the Investment Banking industry for more than 20 years, and was responsible for that area in institutions such as Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Santander and Safra, besides being a Managing Director for UBS. Previously, he acted as a Strategy Consultant and Venture Capital Analyst.
Ana Cândida
PartnerBMA 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.
Regis Cardoso
VP Equity Research - Head of Latam Oil & Gas, Infrastructure and Capital GoodsCredit Suisse
Brazil
Regis Cardoso serves as VP Equity Research and Head of Latin America Oil & Gas, Infrastructure and Capital Goods at UBS. Based in Brazil, he leads comprehensive equity research coverage across key sectors including energy, infrastructure, and industrial companies throughout the Latin American region. With extensive experience in financial analysis and capital markets, Cardoso provides strategic insights and investment recommendations to institutional clients. His expertise spans upstream and downstream oil & gas operations, infrastructure development projects, and capital goods manufacturing across emerging markets. He plays a crucial role in UBS's regional research coverage, delivering in-depth sector analysis and market intelligence to support investment decision-making for Latin American equity markets.
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.
Detlef Dralle
CEOHTB - RE
Brazil
Detlef Dralle graduated in Production Engineering from UNI/TU/HAW in Hamburg.
He started his career at HTB in 1997, working mainly with various administrative-financial functions.
In 2002 took over the position of the CFO.
Since 2008 CEO of HTB.
He started his career at HTB in 1997, working mainly with various administrative-financial functions.
In 2002 took over the position of the CFO.
Since 2008 CEO of HTB.
Guilherme Martins
Department Head of PPP Advisory for HighwaysBNDES
Brazil
Guilherme Martins serves as Department Head of PPP Advisory for Highways at BNDES (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social), Brazil's national development bank. In this strategic role, he leads public-private partnership initiatives for highway infrastructure projects, contributing to Brazil's transportation development. His expertise encompasses project finance, infrastructure advisory, and PPP structuring. At BNDES, Martins plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable infrastructure solutions and supporting Brazil's economic growth through strategic highway partnerships and development financing initiatives.
Leonardo Busatto
Planning DirectorBRDE
Brazil
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.
Leonardo Maciel
Deputy Secretary for Economic InfrastructureMinistério da Fazenda
Brazil
Rui Gomes da Silva Junior
CEOInvestSP
Brazil
Rui leads the Department of Structuring and Partnerships at the Infrastructure Ministry aiming to deliver best in class logistics projects to be auction to the private capital. Accomplished Project Finance professional with 20 years of experience working for top-tier investment banks. Built and ran the Project Finance division for a major bank in Brazil with a portfolio of more than 100 projects representing USD 50 billion of aggregate investment. Graduated in the Executive Program in Management (EPM) at Columbia Business School (NY) on Feb, 19th 2021. MBA from PUC-Rio and Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with concentrations in Production and Electronics from PUC-Rio.
Jorge Valenzuela
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.
Aldo Reggiardo Denegri
SocioCuatrecasas - Peru
Peru
Blanca Rodriguez
CFOMarhnos
Mexico
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.
Javier Martinez-Cañavate
Global Business Development DirectorSacyr
Spain
Javier Martinez-Cañavate serves as the Global Business Development Director at Sacyr S.A. He brings extensive experience in business development within the infrastructure sector. In his role, he is instrumental in driving Sacyr's international growth and strategic expansion, focusing on identifying new market opportunities and enhancing the company's global presence.
José Gabriel Bueno
COOMarhnos
Mexico
José Gabriel Bueno Casales serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Marhnos, a prominent company in Mexico. In this executive role, he is instrumental in overseeing the company's operational strategies and ensuring efficiency across its diverse projects. His leadership contributes to Marhnos' continued presence in the Mexican market.
José Manuel Abastos
PartnerHernández & Cía. Abogados
Peru
Ricardo Alvarez Peralta
Associate, LADA Project Finance Infrastructure & TelecomSMBC
USA
Ricardo Alvarez Peralta is an Associate in LADA Project Finance Infrastructure & Telecom at SMBC - Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in the United States. He specializes in project finance for infrastructure and telecommunications sectors, working with one of Japan's leading financial institutions. In his role at SMBC, Ricardo focuses on structuring and managing complex financing solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects across Latin America and the Caribbean region. His expertise encompasses project evaluation, risk assessment, and financial structuring for telecommunications and infrastructure developments. Ricardo brings valuable experience in cross-border financing and has developed expertise in emerging markets within the infrastructure sector.
Fernando Gonzalez
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
USA
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.
Alberto Merino
Executive Director, Structured FinanceBanco Sabadell
Mexico
Dorian Calderon
Head of Power & Renewables, Latin America Project FinanceSMBC
USA
Dorian Calderon serves as the Head of Power & Renewables, Latin America Project Finance Group at SMBC - Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation - USA. In this role, he leads initiatives in project finance within the power and renewables sectors across Latin America, leveraging his expertise to drive key transactions for the institution.
Giovanni Patuzzo
PrincipalGlobal Infrastructure Partners
USA
Giovanni Patuzzo is a Principal at Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), having joined in 2018. He focuses on equity investments in Latin America for GIP and GIP Emerging Markets. Prior to GIP, Mr. Patuzzo served as an Associate Director at Hastings Funds Management, where he led origination and execution for the credit business, concentrating on energy and transport. He also gained six years of experience with HSBC in the Infrastructure Group, primarily completing acquisitions and structured financing in Latin America. Mr. Patuzzo holds a BBA Management.
Guillermo Gutierrez
Energy FinanceSiemens Financial Services
Mexico
Guillermo Gutierrez Amante is an Energy Finance professional at Siemens Financial Services in Mexico. He specializes in financing solutions for energy infrastructure projects, leveraging Siemens' comprehensive portfolio of financial services. With expertise in the Mexican energy sector, Guillermo focuses on developing innovative financing structures for renewable energy, power generation, and industrial automation projects. His role involves working with clients to optimize capital deployment and support energy transition initiatives across Latin America. At Siemens Financial Services, he contributes to the company's mission of enabling sustainable energy solutions through strategic financial partnerships.
Jorge Oria y Anaya
PartnerRitch Mueller
Mexico
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.
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.
Félix Corral Fernandéz
Founding PartnerSenda Infrastructure Partners
Spain
Felix Corral es socio fundador de Senda Infrastructure Partners. Anteriormente desempeño puestos de Directore General en Sacyr Concesiones y FCC Concesiones dos de los desarrolladores de infraestructura con mejor desempeño a nivel global. Con más de 22 años de experiencia en el sector de infraestructura, gestionando y desarrollando proyectos en todo el mundo. Félix ofrece una visión de las necesidades y soluciones de infraestructura global, cómo los diferentes gobiernos abordan esta cuestión, cómo el sector privado puede ayudar a reducir el gasto mediante la eficiencia en la gestión de la infraestructura y los servicios públicos, cómo el capital fluye hacia proyectos de infraestructura en diferentes jurisdicciones.
Carlos Pingarilho
PresidentPromon
Brazil
Carlos Alberto Moller Pingarilho holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Pará and holds a PhD in Electronics and Communications from Unicamp. Working at Promon since 1994, Carlos participated in important consulting and management projects, such as the implementation of the cell network called Band B until the internationalization process of Promon Tecnologia, which culminated in the fusion with the operations of Logicalis in Latin America, in 2008. Since 2018, he's the Director President of Promon S.A.
Juan Manuel Gutierrez
Vice PresidentSMBC
USA
Juan Manuel Gutierrez serves as a Vice President at SMBC - Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation - USA.
André Laloni
CEOCurrently Unaffiliated
Brazil
Aurelio Oliveira
CEOÓrigo Energia
Brazil
Aurelio Bustilho de Oliveira holds a degree in Business Administration and an MBA from Coppead / UFRJ with a major in Competitive Intelligence. He has also taken additional extension courses at Harvard Business School (Executive Program in Energy Management) and Chicago Booth (CFO Program). Mr. Bustilho joined the Enel Group in April 1999 as the administrative and financial manager of the company then known as Centrais Elétricas Cachoeira Dourada S.A. Subsequently, he held the position of CFO of Enel Brasil until his appointment as manager of Administration, Finance and Control of Enel Américas.
Fernando Gonzalez
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
USA
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.
Inés Vázquez Vargas
PartnerEstudio Echecopar
Peru
Ines has more than 15 years of experience in concessions, privatizations and utilities regulation, with emphasis on the electricity sector. She has a solid background in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and financing. Ines has handled several acquisition transactions and sale of companies, as well as assets and shares participations, including mergers, spin-offs, reorganizations and other structures, both domestic and international. She was head of Latin America Power's Legal Department for two years, during which she gained wide experience and was exposed to transactions in multiple jurisdictions. She has worked on privatization and concession procedures in the electric power sector for private clients.
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
Leonardo Osorio
Executive Director & Head - Natural Resources Project FinanceSMBC
USA
Leonardo Osorio is an Executive Director and Head of Natural Resources Project Finance for Latin America at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in the USA. With over 20 years of banking experience, he leads SMBC's team focusing on oil and gas, and metals and mining projects across Latin America. Prior to joining SMBC, Leonardo held significant roles at leading international commercial banks, including leading the Latin America financial advisory business for CACIB, and also founded and managed a financial advisory boutique for three years. His expertise includes the financial structuring of complex multi-source financings in the region.
Maria Carolina Carneiro
Brazil Head of ResearchCredit Suisse
Brazil
Maria Carolina Carneiro is the Head of Latam Utilities in Credit Suisse and has over 15 years of experience in the Utilities sector and more than 10 years in the financial markets. She was ranked #1 in II Magazine in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016, covering companies in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico. Previously, she worked as the Head for Latam Utilities at Santander (2009-2018), analyst at Raymond James (2008-2009) and Bradesco (2006-2008). She also has experience as energy consultant researcher (UFRJ Energy group; 2003-2006). Carolina Carneiro has a MSc in Economics from UFRJ and a bachelor degree in Economics from UERJ.
Mariana Quidel
Senior Investment DirectorMeridiam
USA
Mariana has over 15 years of experience as an infrastructure and energy professional. She is an Investment Director in Meridiam’s New York office where she focuses on business development in Latin America. Within her role, Mariana has been involved in several public bid procurements for district energy and transportation projects, as well as private developments in the transition energy sector, leading all phases of the investment process. Prior to joining Meridiam, Mariana was a vice president at Macquarie in the infrastructure and energy team where she was responsible of transaction execution and financial structuring for projects in the Americas, with a focus in Colombia and Mexico.
Rael McNally
Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Renewable PowerBlackRock
USA
Rael McNally, Director, is a senior Portfolio Manager with BlackRock's Global Renewable Power group and is a founding member of BlackRock Renewable Power and BlackRock Infrastructure having joined the team upon its formation in 2011. Mr. McNally shares responsibility for investment origination, underwriting, execution and portfolio management across OECD markets for GRP and for non-OECD markets as Head of Investments for the Climate Finance Partnership (CFP). Mr. McNally also played a lead role in the establishment of BlackRock's c.$12bn global Infrastructure Debt platform.
Pablo Arroyave Fernández
CFOOdinsa
Colombia
Pablo Arroyave Fernández serves as Chief Financial Officer at Odinsa, Colombia's leading infrastructure development and concessions company. With extensive experience in corporate finance and strategic planning, he oversees financial operations for the company's diverse portfolio including airports, toll roads, and urban infrastructure projects across Latin America. Arroyave brings deep expertise in project finance, capital markets, and financial risk management to his role, supporting Odinsa's expansion and investment strategies. His leadership has been instrumental in managing the financial aspects of major infrastructure concessions and public-private partnerships that drive economic development throughout the region.
Carlos da Costa
Chief Representative, Foreign OfficeCurrently Unaffiliated
Brazil
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.
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.
Rafael Marchi
Managing DirectorA&M Infra
Brazil
Rafael Aveiro Marchi is a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal in Brazil. He was promoted to this leadership position in 2020. As a key figure within the global professional services firm, which specializes in advisory, business performance improvement, and turnaround management services, Marchi contributes to the firm's operations and strategic engagements in the Brazilian market. He actively participates in industry discussions, as evidenced by his interviews with business publications.
Marc López Llopart
SVP, Head of Project Finance Americas. Chief Representative Officer New York Rep. OfficeBanco Sabadell
USA
Marc López Llopart serves as SVP, Head of Project Finance Americas, and Chief Representative Officer for the New York Representative Office at Banco Sabadell S.A. In this role, he leads the project finance initiatives across the Americas, contributing to Banco Sabadell's corporate and investment banking activities in the region. The New York office plays a key role in the bank's focus on financing energy and infrastructure projects in the US market.
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.
Blanca Rodriguez
CFOMarhnos
Mexico
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.
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.
Guilherme Peixoto
Superintendente de Governança em LicitaçõesB3
Brazil
Superintendente de Licitações da B3. Advogado formado pela Faculdade de Direito de São Bernardo do Campo, possui LLM em Direito dos Mercados Financeiro e de Capitais pelo INSPER e é pós-graduando do MBA em PPP e Concessões pela Fundação Escola de Sociologia e Política de São Paulo - FESPSP, em conjunto com a London School of Economics – LSE (Londres, Reino Unido).
José Gabriel Bueno
COOMarhnos
Mexico
José Gabriel Bueno Casales serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Marhnos, a prominent company in Mexico. In this executive role, he is instrumental in overseeing the company's operational strategies and ensuring efficiency across its diverse projects. His leadership contributes to Marhnos' continued presence in the Mexican market.
José Manuel Abastos
PartnerHernández & Cía. Abogados
Peru
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.
Sebastian Berardi
Managing Director- InfrastructureCPP Investments
USA
Valeria Travaglini
Concession DirectorEgis
France
Valeria Travaglini serves as the Concession Director at Egis, a prominent French company. In this role, she contributes to Egis's operations, focusing on concessions within the company's diverse portfolio.
Some GRI Infra & Energy Company Members
http://www.motiva.com.br
+55 11 3048 6396
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.neoenergia.com/
+55 21 3235-9800
Rio De Janeiro | RJ | Brazil
Neoenergia is the largest company in the Brazilian electric sector in terms of number of consumers. It has assets in 18 states of the country and operates throughout the energy chain: generation, transmission, distribution and free energy market.
https://www.atlasrenewableenergy.com/
+52 55 7252 2000
Mexico City | Mexico
Atlas Renewable Energy is an Actis portfolio company focused on the development, execution and operation of renewable energy projects across Latin America.
http://www.ainda.mx
+52 (55) 5202 7690
Ciudad de México | CMX | Mexico
Ainda is a listed private equity fund (CKD) focused on investing in energy and infrastructure projects in Mexico. Ainda has signed a strategic alliance with Goldman Sachs Merchant Bank Division to identify opportunities to co-invest in the country.
http://www.odinsa.com/es
+57 1 650 1919
Bogotá | Colombia
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.
http://www.grupobancolombia.com/webcorporativa/
+57 4 404 0000
Medellin | Colombia
We are a leading, trendsetting financial group that generates a superior experience for its clients, pride for its employees, and value for its shareholders, in a sustainable manner.
http://www.cib.natixis.com
+57 1 745 6130
Bogotá | Colombia
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking Americas advises and assists corporates, institutional investors, insurers, banks and public-sector organizations. We furnish a diversified array of solutions to build long-term, trusting relationships with our clien
http://www.unna.com.pe/
+51 1 213-6535
Lima | Peru
Somos una empresa integrada de gestión de infraestructura con alcance regional. Damos vida a la infraestructura que conecta, energiza y da bienestar a tu vida, creando juntos nuevas oportunidades, desarrollo sostenible y cultura ciudadana.
http://www.roadis.com/en/
+34 916 003 900
Madrid | Spain
ROADIS is the investment platform of Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), dedicated to developing, operating and managing roads worldwide. With more than 2,800 employees, it manages 1,887 kilometres of roads. ROADIS has a total managed investment of over 4.6 billion euros , and operates in six key countries across three continents.
https://sacyr.com/
+ 55 11 21 988 850
São Paulo | Brazil
GRUPO SACYR - Somos uma empresa que desenvolve infraestruturas de transporte, sociais e hídricas com 3 focos de atuação: (1) Concessões, é a força motriz do grupo e está focada em projetos greenfield, com um amplo portfólio de concessões de infraestrutura, (2) apoiados pela Sacyr Construcción que está focada na execução das obras, tanto de nossas próprias concessões quanto em projetos de terceiros e (3) Sacyr Água, onde somos referência no mundo da dessalinização e saneamento há mais de 30 anos.
http://www.aleatica.com
+52 55 5255 5250
Naucalpan | MEX | Mexico
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.
http://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/corp_ext_content/ifc_external_corporate_site/home
+55 11 5185-6888
São Paulo | Brazil
A IFC é a maior instituição global de desenvolvimento dedicada exclusivamente ao setor privado em países em desenvolvimento.
http://www.vincipartners.com
+55 21 2159 6000
Rio De Janeiro | Brazil
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.
http://www.aegea.com.br
+55 11 3818-8150
São Paulo | SP | Brazil
Aegea manage sanitation assets through its dealerships in several states of the country. The company acts as manager of public concessions operating in all processes of the full cycle of water – supply, collection and sewage treatment. Currently, Aegea is represented in ten Brazilian states and supplies more than 21 million people in 153 municipalities. Its shareholders are Grupo Equipav, GIC and Itaúsa.
https://www.brkambiental.com.br/home
+55 11 3830-2000
Sao Paulo | SP | Brazil
In the Water and Wastewater segment, BRK Ambiental operates in all regions of the country under full concession (water and wastewater) or partial concession (wastewater) model, as well as through PPPs (Public-Private Partnerships) and other associations with state and municipal entities. In addition, it has guaranteed its position with a strategy focused on synergy and on offering quality services. All of this guarantees effective performance when tackling the sanitation deficit challenge present in Brazil, while working in a complementary fashion with the government.
https://bip.brookfield.com/en
+55 11 2165-6851
São Paulo | SP | Brazil
Asset Manager in Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Real Estate, Sustainable Resources, and Private Equity.
https://www.blackrock.com/mx/home
+52 55 5241 4300
Mexico City | CMX | Mexico
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.
http://www.vinci-airports.com/
55 71 981652285
Rio de Janeiro | RJ | Brazil
The Salvador Airport was integrated through a Concession Agreement lasting until 2047 to VINCI Airports, one of the five major global companies in the sector, which develops, finances, builds and operates airports.
http://www.zurich-airport.com
21999371735
Rio de Janeiro | Brazil
Located in Brazil, Zurich Airport Latin America Ltd is the regional representative office of Flughafen Zürich AG (Zurich Airport) in the region responsible for the management of the investments in Brazil (Belo Horizonte, Florianópolis, Vitória, Macaé, and Natal) , Chile (Iquique and Antofagasta), Colombia (Bogotá) and Curaçao; as for business development in Brazil and Latin America.
http://www.ca-cib.com
+ 5255 9138 1380
Mexico City | Mexico
CA-CIB has been present in México for almost 50 years, offering credit assessment for Syndicated Loan Facilities, Structured Finance, Project Finance, Specialized Lending, Export & Trade Finance, Advisory and Equity Capital Markets, and others.
http://www.egis-group.com/contact
+52 55 59 27 59 40
Ciudad de México | CMX | Mexico
Egis is an international player in consultancy, construction engineering, and mobility services. We design and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings, addressing climate change challenges and fostering balanced, sustainable, and resilient territorial development. With a presence in 120 countries and 18,000 employees, Egis utilizes its expertise to serve clients and innovate across diverse projects, impacting societies globally. Our mission is to align quality of life improvements, socio-economic development, and carbon emission reduction, striving for net zero emissions by 2050. Shareholders include Tikehau Capital (40%) via T2 Energy Transition fund, Caisse des Dépôts (34%), and management/employees (26%) via Egis Partenaires and Corporate Mutual Fund.
https://www.gic.com.kw
9920190444
Safat | Kuwait
Grand International Company (GIC), established in Kuwait in 1993, specializes in providing comprehensive Management Information Systems (MIS) solutions, encompassing design, execution, and management, along with associated administration, technical, financial, and marketing operations. GIC offers dedicated technical support, in-house software design and development (owning source codes), hardware planning, network management, and server management. The company serves both governmental and private sectors. With a geographical presence in Kuwait and Qatar, GIC's distinctive features include its proprietary software development, enabling continuous innovation, and round-the-clock network monitoring and unlimited technical support. The company has built strong professional relationships globally by adapting advanced IT solutions.
http://www.otpp.com/wps/wcm/connect/otpp_en/home
+1 (416) 228-5900
Toronto | Ontario | Canada
Ontario Teachers Pension Plan is Canada's largest single-profession pension plan with $266.3 billion in net assets.
http://www.cppib.com/
+44 20 3205 3500
London | United Kingdom
We are a professional investment management organization that invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan on behalf of its 20 million Canadian contributors and beneficiaries.
http://www.cemig.com.br/
+55 31 3506 4900
Belo Horizonte | MG | Brazil
The main transmission company in Brazil, ISA CTEEP transports about 24% of all electricity produced in the country and almost 100% in the State of São Paulo.
http://www.itau.com.br/itaubba-pt/sobre-o-itau-bba/onde-estamos/
+55 11 2172-8478
São Paulo | SP | Brazil
Biggest bank in Latin America by market value.
http://www.xpi.com.br
+55 11 3513-8008
Sao Paulo | SP | Brazil
One of the largest investment companies in Brazil. For more than 15 years, XP has been transforming the investment market in the country. Today, XP are the reference when it comes to investment advice.
http://www.cpfl.com.br/
+55 19 3756-8111
Campinas | SP | Brazil
CPFL Energia, for 106 years in the electricity sector, has been active in the distribution, generation, trading and services segments. Since January 2017, the Group has been part of the Chinese state-owned State Grid.
http://www.arteris.com.br
+55 11 3074-2404 (Ramal 14418)
São Paulo | SP | Brazil
Arteris is one of the largest highway concession companies in Brazil in managed kilometers, with over 3,400km. It manages highways located in the states of SP, MG, RJ, PR and SC, in addition to 5 federal and 4 state concessions in SP.
http://www.socicam.com.br
+55 11 3087 7166
São Paulo | SP | Brazil
Socicam contributes with pioneerism & efficiency to the sustainable development of the infrastructure and mobility. In Latin America, it takes leading position in the management of passengers in bus terminals, airports and ports.
http://www.acciona.com.br/
+55 11 3047 2900
São Paulo | SP | Brazil
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.
https://www.parisaeroport.fr/homepage-groupe
+33699092590
Paris | France
Groupe ADP, through its subsidiary ADP International, is one of the few players covering every aspect of the airport’s value chain, from the financing to the design and operation of an airport.
http://www.bnpparibas.com.br/
+55 11 3841-3100
São Paulo | SP | Brazil
Leading group in banking and financial services in Europe, it is divided into three business areas: Asset Management, Corporate and Institutional Banking and Asset Management.
https://upli.co/
601 - 5800014
Lima | Peru
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.
http://www.sura-im.com
+57 4 493 8636
Santiago | Colombia
SURA Asset Management is the leading pension fund manager in LatAm with over US$100 bn of AUM and 17 million clients across the continent
http://www.profuturo.com.pe
+51 1 215 2800
Lima | Peru
Con 25 años de experiencia administrando fondos de pensiones y brindando un servicio de excelencia, Profuturo hoy cuenta con más de 1.8 millones de afiliados y con 400 colaboradores a nivel nacional dispuestos a trabajar día a día por ser los mejores del mercado. El compromiso con nuestros clientes nos hace asumir nuevos retos y a proyectarnos como la mejor empresa de la industria, que garantiza inversiones atractivas y la máxima rentabilidad del mercado. Profuturo AFP es parte del grupo Scotiabank, una de las instituciones financieras más sólidas a nivel mundial, que cuenta con 180 años de experiencia y más de 19 millones de clientes en 55 países de todo el mundo.
Lima | Peru
Banco Sabadell es el cuarto grupo bancario privado español integrado por diferentes bancos marcas sociedades filiales y Sociedades participadas.
https://www.santanderalternatives.com/
+34 91 259 65 14
Madrid | Spain
Santander Alternative Investments SGIIC S.A.U. (SAI) and Deva Capital Advisory Company, S.L.U. (Deva) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Banco Santander, S.A.
SAI, headquartered in Madrid and authorised as an AIFM by the CNMV, manages alternative investment strategies across private debt, infrastructure, real estate, and other private markets.
Deva, headquartered in London with an office in New York, deploys and manages Santander’s proprietary capital across real estate and corporate capital solutions in Europe and select global markets.
http://web.dpworld.com/contact/
+1 704 2460351
Charlotte | NC | USA
DP World is the leading enabler of global trade and an integral part of the supply chain. We operate multiple related businesses – from marine and inland terminals, marine services, logistics and ancillary services, to technology-driven trade solutions. Our portfolio of more than 150 operations in over 50 countries in six continents gives us a significant presence both in high-growth and mature markets. DP World’s has more than 50,000 employees from 120 countries.
http://grupoindi.com
+52 (55) 5540-6750
Naucalpan de Juárez | MEX | Angola
Archandel Real Estate ha buscado innovar en el diseño y desarrollo de nuevos proyectos inmobiliarios, promoviendo la implementación de iniciativas sustentables y tecnológicas en sus desarrollos.
http://www.cibcwm.com
+57 (1) 5169047
Bogotá | Colombia
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.
Financial Consultant/Advisor
https://www.cdpq.com/en/about-us/governance/contact-us
+55 11 4632 0190
Sao Paulo | SP | Brazil
Canadian long-term institutional investor, La Caisse has been a major infrastructure investor for more than 15 years.
http://eren-groupe.com/en/renewable-energy/our-approach/
+33 (0)1.40.69.05.00
Paris | France
Total Eren in Brazil is now strongly considering investment in wind and is focused on building an exclusive investment partnership with Petrobras dedicated to onshore wind & solar.
https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en.html
+5531984731064
Jundiaí | SP | Brazil
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.
http://www.prumologistica.com.br
+55 21 3725-8000
Rio de Janeiro | RJ | Brazil
Na Prumo, atuamos como catalisadores de investimentos e principal parceiro de projetos industriais, de energia e infraestrutura no Hemisfério Sul.
Nossa missão é identificar e desenvolver oportunidades de negócios alinhadas às nossas vocações naturais. Trazemos aos nossos negócios uma visão estratégica integrada, alavancada nos ativos do Porto do Açu, localizado no estado do Rio de Janeiro.
Shanghai | Shanghai | China
New Development Bank is a multilateral development bank set up by the BRICS countries, and has been instituted with a vision to support and foster infrastructure and sustainable development initiatives in emerging economies.
http://www.gsinima.com.br
+55 11 2388 5800
São Paulo | SP | Brazil
Com mais de duas décadas de atuação, a GS Inima Brasil está entre os quatro maiores grupos privados do setor de água e esgoto do país. Como subsidiária da GS Inima Environment, controlada pelo grupo sul-coreano GS E&C, possui ampla experiência na área do saneamento, que vai da captação à potabilização, do tratamento ao destino final de esgotos sanitários, tratamento de águas residuais e urbanas, tratamento terciário e implantação de novas tecnologias ligadas a eficiência energética e operacional em todo o ciclo da água.
Com doze operações espalhadas pelos estados de São Paulo, Alagoas, Minas Gerais e Rio Grande do Sul, o grupo condensa em seu portfólio, empresas especializadas em tratamento de águas, efluentes industriais e produção de água de reuso, se tornando referência brasileira no ramo industrial.
http://www.cesbe.com.br/
+55 41 3330 4700
Curitiba | PR | Brazil
Acting in the areas of construction and restoration of highways, railways, concession of highways, viaducts, dams and infrastructure. Company with 100% national capital, mainly works in the public works segment.
http://www.joyco.com.co
+57 310 7550413
Bogotá | Colombia
Joyco es una empresa de asesoramiento experto en todo el ciclo de vida de los proyectos. Participamos en la planeación, construcción, operación y mantenimiento de cualquier iniciativa de infraestructura civil.
En su portafolio de servicios ofrece: estructuración de proyectos, estudios y trabajos de campo, diseños, seguimiento y control, debida diligencia, asesorías técnicas especializadas y a financiadores y solución de controversias y litigios en iniciativas de infraestructura civil.
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