Locals and international learnings in PPPs structuring

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.

Pedro Maciel Capeluppi serves as Secretary of the Gaúcha Reconstruction at the Secretaria de Parcerias e Concessões do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. In this strategic role, he leads critical infrastructure recovery and development initiatives following natural disasters in Rio Grande do Sul. Capeluppi oversees public-private partnerships and concession programs essential for the state's reconstruction efforts. His position involves coordinating complex multi-stakeholder projects, managing substantial public investments, and implementing sustainable development solutions. With expertise in public administration and infrastructure management, he plays a pivotal role in rebuilding and modernizing Rio Grande do Sul's infrastructure systems while ensuring efficient resource allocation and strategic partnerships that drive long-term economic recovery and resilience for the state.

Mestre em Administração Pública e Governo - Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV), Graduado em Direito - Universidade de Fortaleza (Unifor). Hoje é Gerente Geral Regulatório e Planejamento Tributário – VLI (Atual) mas já atuou como Secretário de Fomento, Planejamento e Parcerias - Ministério da Infraestrutura (2022) Consultor Jurídico - Ministério dos Transportes, Portos e Aviação Civil (2014-2018) Advogado da União - Advocacia-Geral da União (AGU) (2003-2023) Procurador Federal - Advocacia-Geral da União (AGU) (2003)

Luciene Ferreira Monteiro Machado serves as Deputy Managing Director at BNDES (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social), Brazil's national development bank. With extensive experience in development finance and economic policy, she plays a key role in the institution's strategic initiatives supporting Brazilian economic growth and sustainable development. Her leadership contributes to BNDES's mission of financing long-term investments in infrastructure, innovation, and social development projects across Brazil.