Women in Infrastructure Committee - Global Launch
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Wednesday, 3rd February
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Confirmed participants
Alejandra
Ponce Argüello
Head of Credit Risk- Corporate & Investment Banking
Banco Santander - Mexico
Ana
Carolina Barretto
Partner
Veirano Advogados - Infrastructure
Ana
Cândida
Partner
BMA Advogados
Andrea
Castellanos
Airports Technical Managing Director
Odinsa
Anjali
Sharma
Strategy ( ESG, Transformation, Investments )
ROADIS
Carolina
Sánchez
Chief Construction Officer
Red de Energía del Perú
Christina
Kim
Senior Vice President
Prudential Capital Group
Daria
Langenberger
Business Development Director Brazil
Powertis
Esther
Ayuso
EU & Innovation Director
ROADIS
Helen
Newell
Senior VP Infrastructure
GIC - Government of Singapore Investment Corporati
Irina
Luckey
Principal
CPP Investments
Karla
Bertocco Trindade
Independent Board Member
Jive | Mauá
Kristin
Lang
Latin America Head
European Investment Bank
Larissa
Dantas
International Affairs Manager
Brava Energia
Liliana
Diaz
Managing Director Principal - U.S. Lead for Energy and Industrials
Vivid Economics
Lígia
Palma
Head of Supply Chain
CPFL Energias Renováveis
Mar
Beltran
Non Executive Board Director
Globalvia
Maria
Fernanda Calderón
Senior Country Manager, Brazil
Natixis CIB
Marie-Laure
Mazaud
CEO
STOA Infra & Energy
María
López Arancibia
HR & Corporate Affairs Director
Cerro Dominador
Monica
Rojas
Directora Jurídica
Egis
Nalu
Tacini
Diretora
Siemens Energy Brasil
Ouahida
Bendjedou
Head of Legal - International M&A / Project Finance
Groupe ADP
Paula
Guerra
Vicepresidente de Asuntos Corporativos y Estrategia
ETB - Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogotá
Priscilla
Cagelli
Vice President Renewables & Power - ING
ING
Rosane
Menezes Lohbauer
Souza Okawa advogados
Sabine
Trenk
COO
Fraport
Sandra
Holme
Vice President of Corporate Finance
Inkia Energy
Sonia
Abuchar
Legal Vicepresident
ISA
Sophie
Brossard
Director Corporate Coverage
BNP Paribas
Teresa
Angelina Gallegos
Director of Legal & Compliance
Teresa A Gallegos
Teresa
Estrada
Head of Portfolio Management
Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructura
Tessy
Rivera
CFO
Energia Quantum
Vanessa
Tafla
Legal Director
Currently Unaffiliated
Viviane
Soares
Diretora Jurídica
Ibitu Energia
Yesly
Murga
Gerente Comercial
Grupo Marítimo
Zhao
Nan
Finance VP
Metro Línea 1 S.A.S
Alejandra Ponce Argüello
Head of Credit Risk- Corporate & Investment BankingBanco Santander - Mexico
Mexico
Alejandra Ponce Argüello serves as the Director Riesgos Financiaciones Estructuradas at Banco Santander - Mexico. In this role, she contributes her expertise to the financial sector, focusing on structured finance risk management within the institution.
Ana Carolina Barretto
PartnerVeirano Advogados - Infrastructure
Brazil
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.
Andrea Castellanos
Airports Technical Managing DirectorOdinsa
Colombia
Andrea has more than 20 years of work experience in managing positions in highways and airports projects, which also includes experience working in the UK with an international company. For the past 14 years, Andrea has been involved in airports, planning, design, development and construction. As part of the Bogotá Airport Management Team, Andrea was the Chief of Construction of the latest terminal expansion, new platforms construction and the runway compliance works which involved coordination with the Aviation Civil Authority, Government Agencies and other third parties. Nowadays, Andrea oversees and leads the technical aspects of the new airports that Odinsa is engaging under the PPP scheme.
Anjali Sharma
Strategy ( ESG, Transformation, Investments )ROADIS
India
Anjali is a strategy & transformation professional at ROADIS India. In her career spanning 15 years, she has handled multiple roles at ROADIS ranging from M&A/ Investments, planning to project financing. She is currently leading the ESG function for ROADIS India; apart from initiatives in Technology & Innovation. Prior to ROADIS, she has worked with Hochtief and Goldman Sachs in infrastructure & renewable energy segments. She holds an MBA from IISc, Bangalore and an Engineering degree in IT from Delhi University.
Carolina Sánchez
Chief Construction OfficerRed de Energía del Perú
Peru
Carolina Sánchez serves as the Chief Construction Officer at Red de Energía del Perú (REP). In this role, she is responsible for overseeing construction operations for the company, which focuses on energy infrastructure in Peru.
Christina Kim
Senior Vice PresidentPrudential Capital Group
USA
Daria Langenberger
Business Development Director BrazilPowertis
Spain
Daria Langenberger is the Business Development Director for Brazil at Powertis, a company that focuses on developing large-scale solar photovoltaic projects. She plays a vital role in enhancing Powertis's strategic expansion and project development in the Brazilian renewable energy market, which is crucial for the company's growth. Under her leadership, Powertis has strengthened its presence and expanded its portfolio in this key region.
Esther Ayuso
EU & Innovation DirectorROADIS
Spain
Esther Ayuso serves as EU & Innovation Director at ROADIS, a leading international infrastructure company specializing in toll road management and smart mobility solutions. In her role, she oversees European Union affairs and drives innovation initiatives across ROADIS's portfolio of highway concessions. With extensive experience in infrastructure development and regulatory compliance, Ayuso leads strategic projects focused on sustainable transportation and digital transformation. She manages relationships with EU institutions and stakeholders while spearheading innovative technologies to enhance road safety and efficiency. Her expertise spans public-private partnerships, regulatory frameworks, and emerging mobility trends, positioning ROADIS at the forefront of next-generation infrastructure solutions across Europe.
Helen Newell
Senior VP InfrastructureGIC - Government of Singapore Investment Corporati
USA
Helen Newell serves as Senior Vice President of Infrastructure at GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, based in their New York office. With extensive experience in infrastructure investment and asset management, she plays a key role in identifying and managing large-scale infrastructure opportunities across North America. At GIC, Newell oversees strategic infrastructure investments spanning transportation, utilities, and digital infrastructure sectors. Her expertise in evaluating complex infrastructure deals and managing institutional capital has contributed to GIC's global infrastructure portfolio growth. She brings deep market knowledge and strong analytical skills to her leadership role in one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds.
Irina Luckey
PrincipalCPP Investments
United Kingdom
Irina Luckey is recognized for her role as a Principal at CPPIB (Canada Pension Plan Investment Board) in the UK. During her seven-year tenure, she developed extensive experience focusing on infrastructure investments, actively supporting the organization's investment and asset management activities within the sector. Her professional background also includes expertise in European transport infrastructure and energy.
Karla Bertocco Trindade
Independent Board MemberJive | Mauá
Brazil
Karla Bertocco Trindade has more than 15 years of leadership experience in the infrastructure industry in Brazil. In 2019 served as managing director of the Government and Infrastructure division at BNDES – Brazilian Development Bank, and prior to this position was the CEO of SABESP – São Paulo Water and Sanitation Company (2018), a mixed capital company responsible for providing services to more than 25 million people in the state of São Paulo.
She was also Undersecretary for Partnerships and Innovation at the São Paulo State Government (2015-2018), in charge of PPP’s and privatizations in different sectors, and before director of Artesp and Arsesp. She joint Maua in 2020 and is also a Board member at Corsan/RS and Orizon/resíduos.
Kristin Lang
Latin America HeadEuropean Investment Bank
France
Kristin Lang serves as the Latin America Head at the European Investment Bank (EIB), leading the Public Sector division for Latin America and the Caribbean within the Global Partners Department. With over two decades of experience at the EIB, her expertise encompasses capital markets, securitisation, climate action, and the evaluation of operations. She plays a key role in the EIB's contributions to the EU Global Gateway strategy, focusing on financing climate action and sustainable development initiatives in the LAC region. Prior to joining the EIB, Kristin worked in Latin America equity research at Morgan Stanley in New York. She is a CFA charterholder and holds an M.I.A from Columbia University, along with a degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service.
Larissa Dantas
International Affairs ManagerBrava Energia
Brazil
Larissa Dantas Gentile serves as the International Affairs Manager at Brava Energia. In this role, she is responsible for the company's international relations, contributing to its strategic positioning in the global energy sector. Brava Energia is a key player in the Brazilian oil and gas industry, focusing on exploration, production, and commercialization.
Liliana Diaz
Managing Director Principal - U.S. Lead for Energy and IndustrialsVivid Economics
USA
Dr. Diaz is an energy industry, economic, financial, policy, and regulatory expert consultant specialized in LNG, natural gas, oil and electric generation. She has expertise in market and commercial analysis of fossil fuel and renewable energy in emerging markets. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and also proficient in Portuguese. Dr. Diaz has worked in energy related ventures globally, including strategic and dispute work in North America, Central and South America, Europe, the Middle East and has participated in case studies involving Brazil and China.
In the fossil fuels area, Dr. Diaz has worked in wide variety of LNG project engagements in North America, South America, Europe and the Middle East providing research and analysis
Lígia Palma
Head of Supply ChainCPFL Energias Renováveis
Brazil
Lígia Palma serves as the Head of Supply Chain at CPFL Energias Renováveis S.A.. In this pivotal role, she oversees critical supply chain operations for the Brazilian renewable energy company, contributing to its strategic objectives. Her expertise in supply chain management is instrumental in optimizing processes and fostering efficiency within the sector.
Mar Beltran
Non Executive Board DirectorGlobalvia
Spain
Mar Beltran is a Director of the Board of Globalvia and Member of the Climate Infrastructure Partnership Forum. A non executive director and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors with extensive experience in public and private infrastructure boards. A regular member of the Remunerations and Audit and Risk Committees of the Board, I have worked for over a decade in both Europe and the Asia Pacific. With experience in international policy for both the public and private sectors and have extensive investment experience across equity and debt. Degree in Aeronautical Engineering in Madrid and Executive MBA at Australia Graduate School of Management (AGSM).
Maria Fernanda Calderón
Senior Country Manager, BrazilNatixis CIB
Brazil
Maria Fernanda Calderón serves as Senior Country Manager for Brazil at Natixis, a leading global investment bank and asset management firm. Based in São Paulo, she oversees the bank's Brazilian operations and strategic initiatives across corporate and investment banking services. With extensive experience in Latin American financial markets, Calderón leads client relationship management and business development for institutional and corporate clients. She specializes in cross-border transactions, structured finance, and capital markets solutions. Her leadership drives Natixis's growth strategy in Brazil's dynamic financial sector, leveraging the firm's global expertise to deliver comprehensive banking services to Brazilian corporations and institutional investors.
Marie-Laure Mazaud
CEOSTOA Infra & Energy
France
Marie-Laure has extensive experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, project financing and governance. Previously Executive Director in charge of the transport sector at the CDC, she has also held the positions of Director of International Finance and Credit at the Alcatel-Lucent Group, and Head of Project and Structured Finance at Coface. She has been a Non-Executive Director for more than ten years, and currently chairs the Audit Committee of two mid-size companies with a strong international presence.
María López Arancibia
HR & Corporate Affairs DirectorCerro Dominador
Chile
María José López Arancibia serves as the HR & Corporate Affairs Director at Cerro Dominador, a leading company in renewable energy. In this pivotal role, she oversees human resources and corporate communications, contributing to the company's strategic growth and operational excellence. Her expertise is crucial in fostering a positive corporate culture and managing external relations for the significant solar energy project in Chile.
Monica Rojas
Directora JurídicaEgis
Colombia
Mónica Rojas es Directora Jurídica de Egis Colombia, firma internacional de ingeniería y consultoría. Con amplia experiencia en derecho corporativo y regulatorio, lidera los aspectos legales de proyectos de infraestructura y desarrollo urbano. Su expertise abarca contratos complejos, cumplimiento normativo y gestión de riesgos legales en el sector de la construcción e ingeniería. Bajo su dirección, el área jurídica de Egis Colombia garantiza el cumplimiento regulatorio en proyectos estratégicos de infraestructura, contribuyendo al crecimiento sostenible de la compañía en el mercado latinoamericano y fortaleciendo su posición como referente en consultoría técnica especializada.
Nalu Tacini
DiretoraSiemens Energy Brasil
Brazil
Nalu Tacini serves as CFO Transmission Products at Siemens Energy Brasil, bringing extensive expertise in financial management and strategic planning within the energy sector. Based in Brazil, she oversees financial operations for transmission product lines, contributing to Siemens Energy's mission of transforming the energy landscape. Her role encompasses budget management, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making for transmission infrastructure solutions. With deep knowledge of the Brazilian energy market, Tacini plays a crucial role in supporting the company's growth and operational excellence in power transmission technologies across Latin America.
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...).
Paula Guerra
Vicepresidente de Asuntos Corporativos y EstrategiaETB - Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogotá
Colombia
Paula Guerra is the Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Strategy at ETB - Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogotá. A lawyer from Universidad Javeriana, she holds Master's degrees in Information Technology Administration from Tecnológico Monterrey, Telecommunications from Universidad del Rosario, and Conflict Resolution from Carleton University. Her career includes a previous tenure as Director of Regulatory Affairs at ETB and as Vice President of Legal and Regulation at Avantel, underscoring her deep expertise in telecommunications regulatory and corporate strategy.
Priscilla Cagelli
Vice President Renewables & Power - INGING
Brazil
Priscilla Cagelli serves as Vice-President of Energy, Infrastructure & TMT at ING Wholesale Banking in Brazil, where she leads strategic initiatives in energy transition and infrastructure financing. With extensive experience in corporate banking and project finance across Latin America, she specializes in renewable energy, telecommunications, and large-scale infrastructure development. Cagelli has been instrumental in structuring complex financing solutions for major Brazilian infrastructure projects and energy sector transactions. Her expertise spans sustainable finance, ESG integration, and cross-border capital markets, positioning her as a key leader in Brazil's evolving energy and infrastructure landscape at one of Europe's leading wholesale banking institutions.
Rosane Menezes Lohbauer
Souza Okawa advogados
Brazil
Sabine Trenk
COOFraport
Brazil
Sabine Trenk served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Fraport Brasil, where she was instrumental in the operation, maintenance, and commercial development of the airports in Fortaleza and Porto Alegre. With over 25 years of extensive experience in airport management, Trenk led the commercial department in implementing concession programs following the renovation and construction of new passenger terminals at these key Brazilian airports. Her career highlights include executive roles in operations and commercial management across multiple continents, including her tenure as Deputy General Manager Operations at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport in China and as COO/CCO at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, Peru, transforming it into an award-winning hub.
Sandra Holme
Vice President of Corporate FinanceInkia Energy
Peru
Sonia Abuchar
Legal VicepresidentISA
Colombia
Sonia Margarita Abuchar serves as Legal Vice President at ISA, Colombia's leading energy transmission company. With extensive expertise in corporate law and regulatory affairs within the energy sector, she oversees legal strategy and compliance across ISA's international operations. Her leadership encompasses complex infrastructure projects, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance initiatives. Abuchar brings deep knowledge of Latin American energy markets and has been instrumental in supporting ISA's expansion throughout the region. Her legal acumen and strategic vision contribute significantly to the company's position as a major player in energy transmission and road concessions across multiple countries in Latin America.
Sophie Brossard
Director Corporate CoverageBNP Paribas
Mexico
Sophie Brossard serves as the Director Corporate Coverage at BNP Paribas - México. In this key role, she is instrumental in managing and expanding corporate client relationships within the Mexican market for the global financial services institution.
Teresa Angelina Gallegos
Director of Legal & ComplianceTeresa A Gallegos
Mexico
Teresa A. Gallegos, also known as Teresa Angelina Gallegos, serves as a Director of Legal & Compliance, specializing in regulatory and compliance matters. Based in Mexico (MX), her expertise lies in navigating legal frameworks and ensuring adherence to professional standards.
Teresa Estrada
Head of Portfolio ManagementIridium Concesiones de Infraestructura
Peru
Teresa Estrada serves as Head of Portfolio Management at Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructura S.A., a leading infrastructure concessions company in Peru. In her role, she oversees the strategic management and optimization of the company's infrastructure project portfolio. With expertise in project finance, infrastructure development, and portfolio management, Teresa contributes to Iridium's mission of developing sustainable infrastructure solutions. Her professional focus includes managing complex infrastructure investments and ensuring optimal performance across the company's concession portfolio in the Peruvian market.
Tessy Rivera
CFOEnergia Quantum
Mexico
Vanessa Tafla
Legal DirectorCurrently Unaffiliated
Brazil
Viviane Soares
Diretora JurídicaIbitu Energia
Brazil
Viviane Soares é Diretora Jurídica e de Relações Humanas na Ibitu Energia, uma das maiores empresas de geração e comercialização de energia 100% renovável do Brasil. Possui formação em Direito pela USP e pós-graduação em Direito Econômico e Societário pela FGV. Com vasta experiência em direito da energia, Viviane atuou em diversas posições legais em companhias do setor e escritórios de advocacia. Na Ibitu Energia, lidera a equipe Jurídica e de Compliance, assegurando a conformidade regulatória, negociação de contratos, gestão de litígios e adesão aos critérios ESG, com foco em soluções estratégicas para o negócio.
Yesly Murga
Gerente ComercialGrupo Marítimo
El Salvador
Yesly Murga es la Gerente Comercial de Grupo Marítimo en El Salvador. En su rol, contribuye al desarrollo y la implementación de estrategias comerciales para esta empresa líder en soluciones logísticas. Grupo Marítimo ofrece una amplia gama de servicios que abarcan toda la cadena de suministro, incluyendo agenciamiento naviero, operaciones marítimas, transporte y almacenamiento de carga, así como servicios de bodega y distribución. Su experiencia es fundamental para fortalecer la presencia de la compañía y asegurar la excelencia en el servicio a sus clientes.
Zhao Nan
Finance VPMetro Línea 1 S.A.S
Colombia
Zhao Nan serves as the Finance VP at Metro Línea 1, a key entity in the development of Bogotá, Colombia's first metro line. In this role, Zhao Nan is instrumental in managing the financial strategies and operations for this significant infrastructure project.
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