Managing Director - Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Emerging Markets Americas
UBS Global Wealth Management
Alejo Czerwonko
Managing Director - Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Emerging Markets AmericasUBS Global Wealth Management
USA
Alejo is Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer Emerging Markets Americas at UBS Global Wealth Management, based in New York. In this capacity, Alejo leads a team of analysts focusing on emerging economies, influencing the allocation of billions of dollars of the firm's assets under management. As a member of two management forums at UBS, he helps set the strategic direction of the business. Alejo is also a professor at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs, where he teaches on capital markets in developing economies. Alejo earned a PhD in economics from Columbia University. He also holds degrees in economics and finance from Tilburg University and Universidad del CEMA.
Latam GRI Infra & Energy is the leading annual conference bringing global senior leaders from the Infrastructure and Energy sectors together to network and discuss project development in Latin America.
Internationally renowned as the premier conference for top Infrastructure and Energy players in Latin America, GRI Club Infra will host the 9th edition of Latam GRI Infra & Energy on 15-16 May in New York, USA.
Gathering more than 300 GRI Members from pension funds, sovereign funds, investment and multilateral banks, as well as operators and concessionaires with the newly elected government authorities, the event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to discuss the economic policy outlook as well as strategies to boost impact investing in the region, create solutions to promote infrastructure development in Latin America, and identify new deal flows and projects.
Latam GRI Infra & Energy 2024 will be the epicentre for new business flow in markets including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Spain, UK, Uruguay, and USA.
Latam GRI Infra & Energy in Numbers
93%+
SENIOR & C-LEVEL EXECUTIVES
80%
BANKS, FUNDS, INVESTORS, GOVERNMENT & DEVELOPERS
200+
LEADERS
24+
DISCUSSION ROOMS
120+
MATCHMAKING MEETINGS SCHEDULED
Building valuable relationships for over 25 years with the objective of fostering business, promoting knowledge and finding collaborative solutions to bridge LATAM’s investment gap.
Managing Director - Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Emerging Markets Americas
UBS Global Wealth Management
Miguel Toledo
CIO – Energy Sector LeadIFC
USA
Mr Toledo has more than 15 years of experience structuring financing for power, gas, transport, and water projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. He is currently a Chief Investment Officer within IFC's Latin America Infrastructure and Natural Resources group, leading IFC's efforts in Central America, the Caribbean and the Andean regions. Prior to joining IFC in 2005, Mr. Toledo worked at CAF and Citigroup. Mr. Toledo holds a bachelor degree in civil engineering from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia and a Masters in Business Administration from McGill University in Montreal.
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.
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.
Ian Ramalho Guerriero é diretor da Secretaria do Programa de Aceleração do Crescimento do Ministério do Planejamento. Bacharel em Economia pela FEA/USP com mestrado e doutorado em Economia pelo IE/UFRJ, trabalhou com análise setorial e defesa da concorrên
More than 20 years of top management experience over complex assets and businesses, taking part and leading several M&A processes on different industries.
Strong experience in infrastructure industry, specially on startup and turnaround processes, taking active participation on real estate, road operation, energy and sanitation markets.
Specialties:
Strategic and financial planning;
Long-term contracts management;
Team leadership;
Negotiation;
Improvement of corporate reputation;
Start-up and turnaround processes leadership.
Leonardo Maranhão Busatto assumiu como diretor de Planejamento do BRDE em 1º de agosto de 2023. Economista graduado pela Faculdade de Ciências Econômicas da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (Ufrgs), Busatto tem trajetória de quase 16 anos no serviço público.
Passionate about development and value creation, I am dedicated to helping companies and individuals develop and execute infrastructure projects, particularly in the renewable energy space. With a proven track record as both an strategic thinker from my years in management consulting and a seasoned manager and operator in a competitive industry, I thrive in managing complexity, risk, long term goals and building teams. Eager for career growth, I am poised to lead teams into new territories, constantly learning, experimenting, and enhancing my skills.
Contributing to Improve the LATAM region's positioning in the eyes of global investors is my ultimate goal.
Construction & Infrastructure and E&P Regional Leader LACMarsh & McLennan Companies - Brazil
Chile
Construction & Infrastructure and Energy and Power LAC Regional Leader for Marsh. His team is in charge of supporting clients in Risk Management activities and Risk Transfer transaction for projects and operational assets. Previous wide technical experience as Underwriter in the most prestigious reinsurance companies with present in the region. Mechanical Engineering background with an MBA from IEDE Business School. He is a native Spanish speaker and fluent in English and Portuguese.
Presidente e CEO da Brasol, empresa líder em transição energética apoiada pela Siemens que atende clientes industriais em todo o Brasil com soluções de energia renovável, subestações e eletromobilidade, entre outras. Experiência no financiamento e desenvolvimento de mais de US$ 1 bilhão em projetos de energia distribuída em 14 países. Membro do Conselho da Empower Brasil, organização sem fins lucrativos que fornece energia para comunidades carentes.
Ralph Rosenberg
CIO and Founding PartnerPerfin Investimentos
Brazil
Mr Ralph Rosenberg is the CIO and Founding Partner at Perfin Asset. Mr. Rosenberg has been involved in all phases of Perfin’s development, since the first equity funds to its recent infrastructure investments. Mr. Rosenberg has always worked in the financial industry beginning his career at Banco Santander in 2001. Since 2006 he has been responsible for equity and infrastructure funds. He supports social projects, mainly child cancer institutions. Mr. Rosenberg holds a B.A. degree in Business MBA in Finance.
He is a member of the third generation of the owner and founder family. Matheus returned to the Group in April/2021, after 4 years in the United States where he obtained an MBA from Columbia University and worked as Chief Operations Officer of a footwear company. Previously, he worked for 19 years in several units of the company and studied Civil Engineering at Poli/USP.
Gabriel holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo and is a certified CVM (Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil) and Anbima (Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets Association) manager (CGA). He has 15 years of experience in the infrastructure sector in Brazil. Before joining Bocaina, he structured and led the infrastructure investment practice at Santander Asset Management, launching two infrastructure debt investment funds. He also served as Senior VP in the Project Finance team at Banco Santander, covering a wide range of sectors and projects, and leading advisory and structuring services for Brazil's most relevant infrastructure projects.
He has worked within Santander’s Project Finance team since 2007, after 6 years working with KPMG, Alcoa and Bank BCN. In Santander, he is currently responsible for the Project Finance division, having been the Head of Power from 2011 to 2016. He has advised numerous infrastructure & power projects, including (i) HPP and SHP with a total installed capacity of over 7 GW; (ii) wind and solar power projects with installed capacity of over 7GW; (iii) thermal power plants with installed capacity of more than 2GW; (iv) highways, ports and PPPs. These projects represent an aggregated capex of about BRL 80 billion. Edson is graduated in Business Administration and holds an MPA from FGV.
Managing Director - Project FinanceThe Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi
USA
Tatiana Preta joined MUFG in 2012 to focus on project finance in Latin America. She has 20 years of banking experience and has led deal origination, structuring and execution, as well as advisory assignments, for oil & gas, power and infrastructure projects in the Americas totaling over USD 25 bn in debt raised in the bank market, capital markets and with export agencies and multilateral institutions. Previously, Tatiana spent 7 years with HSBC and Citi in New York and 5 years with Itau BBA in Brazil focusing on M&A in the oil & gas sector. Tatiana holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade de Sao Paulo in Brazil and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Director País - Chile, Perú, Ecuador, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay
Acciona Infra
Miguel Noronha
Managing DirectorBMPI
Brazil
Managing Director of BMPI and board member at SGA – Sistemas de Gestão Ambiental and BH-IP, first big scale public lighting company in Brazil. Miguel was deputy chairman at Rocha Port Terminals and board member at Cattalini Port Terminals and NovaAgri Logistics Company. He was also managing partner at Angra Infraestrutura and executive of Generation, Transmission and Environment at Eletropaulo Power Company. At Amcham-American Chamber of Commerce São Paulo, he was chairman of Logistics Committee. Miguel holds an MBA at IBMEC and Environmental Management Specialization at USP, as well as a graduate degree in Geology at USP.
Business Administrator with complementary MBA studies and a Master's Degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with more than 20 years of experience in senior management, leading teams nationally and internationally, in leading service and financial services companies in their sector. I have experience in new ventures and business development, financial structuring, strategic direction, international business development and team management. I have leadership skills and am results oriented. Proficiency in the English language.
Secretário de Infraestrutura e MobilidadeGoverno do Estado de Minas Gerais
Brazil
Pedro was superintendent of the Project Structuring area of BNDES for 10 years, whose objective was the development of infrastructure projects in the Concession and PPP modalities, and was responsible for conducting privatization processes. Education: MSc in International Securities, Investment and Banking, Reading University, UK; MSc in Administration, COPPEAD / UFRJ; Graduated in Engineering / UFRJ.
Diego Pini
Director País - Chile, Perú, Ecuador, Uruguay, Argentina, ParaguayAcciona Infra
Chile
Con más de 25 años de experiencia en el negocio de las infraestructuras, Ingeniero en
Electricidad y Electrónica, MBA con maestrías en operaciones (Harvard), finanzas
(Wharton), Tecnologías de información (UCLA) y management (IMD), ocupando posiciones
desde Dirección de operaciones a CEO en compañías multinacionales, liderando
actualmente el negocio de Infraestructuras (Construcción, Concesiones, Agua, Industrial y
Servicios) de ACCIONA para LATAM desde las oficinas corporativas de la compañía en
CHILE. Director de diversas sociedades, así como de entidades gremiales (Cámara de
Comercio Española (CAMACOES), Asociación de Concentración Solar de Potencia (ACSP),
Consejo de Políticas de Infraestructura (CPI) entre otras.
Alberto Ñecco es un economista peruano de la Universidad de Lima que cuenta con una maestría en administración de empresas (MBA) del Instituto Europeo de Administración de Negocios (INSEAD). Cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia en el sector financiero y banca de inversión en entidades como ING Bank, Deutsche Bank, Banco de Crédito del Perú y Credicorp Capital, para luego convertirse en el primer CFO regional de Credicorp Capital y finalmente Director Ejecutivo de Desarrollo Corporativo, y más recientemente en el sector público como Viceministro de Transportes y Director Ejecutivo de la Agencia de Promoción de la Inversión Privada (ProInversión).
Responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing new investment opportunities in the Americas, as well as for asset management of existing portfolio companies
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.
Director - Siemens Energy / Head of Project Development & Investment (LatAm/Mexico) / Board member Gás Natural do Açu
Siemens Energy Brasil
César Cañedo-Arguelles
CEOCifi
Panama
César Canedo-Arguelles is the CEO of CIFI, the leading non-banking financial institution in Latin America and the Caribbean in the fields of infrastructures and energy. He is a Founding Member of CIFI and he leads the global development of the company, especially the advisory, financing and fund management activities. Today, the company has taken part in over 160 projects with a total investment of $1.3 billion in the region.
Marcelo Guaranys é um servidor público da carreira. Auditor Federal de Finanças e Controle da Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional do Ministério da Fazenda. Possui graduação em Economia pela UnB e em Direito pelo Centro Universitário de Brasília. Ele é Especialista em Direito Econômico pela FGV e possui mestrado em Direito Público também pela Universidade de Brasília. Durante sua carreira, trabalhou com concorrência e regulação de serviços públicos e infraestrutura no Ministério da Fazenda e na Casa da Civil da Presidência da República. Atuou como Diretor de Regulação Econômica, Diretor-Presidente da ANAC e Subchefe de Análise e Acompanhamento de Políticas Governamentais da Casa Civil.
Joaquim Saboia has a degree in Economics from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and an Executive MBA from COPPEAD (UFRJ). Joaquim is the Chief Financial Officer of TAG since November 2019. He previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer of Solstad Offshore in Brazil, a company specialized in vessel supply for the offshore energy industry, between 2014 and 2019. He started his professional career at Shell's Brazil Treasury in 1999. In 2002, he moved to General Electric, where he held the positions of Treasury Team Leader and Risk Manager. In 2007 and 2008 he worked as Finance Manager at FMC Technologies. Between 2009 and 2013, he was Treasurer and then Controller of OGX Petróleo & Gás, a junior Brazilian O&G company.
Managing Director | Head of Latin America Infrastructure and Sustainable EnergiesCPP Investments
Brazil
Ricardo is responsible for leading CPP Investments' activities in Infrastructure in Latin America, and has been overseeing investments in energy and infrastructure in Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Peru.
Prior to joining CPP Investments in 2015, Ricardo spent over 20 years covering the energy and infrastructure segments, including at Bank of America and Santander.
Ricardo holds a BS in Business Administration from Fundação Getúlio Vargas in São Paulo and an MBA from INSEAD (France).
He is on the boards of CESP and VTRM in Brazil, Grupo Costanera in Chile, IDEAL in Mexico, and TGP in Peru.
Líder de Direito e Política de Concorrência para a América Latina
Maersk
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.
President from the Port Authority in Bahia. C-level executive with over 23 years of experience in Structuring and Project Management on 4 continents. Expert in Public Private Partnership and Concession projects development in both public and private sectors, notably in the fields of Transportation, Urban Mobility, Sanitation and Energy.
Sócio na Garín Investimentos, responsável pela área de Infraestrutura. Graduado e Mestre em Engenharia Naval, pela Escola Politécnica da USP, e Economista pela PUC-SP. Foi sócio na Verax Consultoria até 2015 e fundou a Terrafirma Consultoria, atuando sócio e diretor entre 2016 e 2018. Desenvolveu mais de uma centena de projetos de infraestrutura em setores diversos, envolvendo os temas de estratégia, finanças, engenharia e regulação, para bancos, fundos, investidores nacionais e estrangeiros, governos e associações, concessionários, e empresas de infraestrutura, da indústria e do agronegócio.
Guilherme holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering (UFRJ), an MBA in Finance (IBMEC) and an MSc in Financial and Business Economy (FGV-EPGE).
Mr. Guilherme joined Navi in 2021. Before that he worked at BNDES since 2009 providing corporate and project financing to water and sanitation projects for both public and private companies. Since 2016, he has been leading the PPP and privatization program at BNDES, aimed at contracting and overseeing the development of feasibility studies in the water and sanitation space. Prior he worked as a consultant at Accenture, assigned to the utility and oil & gas sectors.
Partner - Head of Infrastructure and Energy CoverageXP Investimentos
Brazil
Guilherme Barbosa is the Partner of XP Investimentos’ Investment Banking division and is responsible for Infrastructure and Utilities coverage. Prior to XP, Guilherme was active in the Investment Banking division of BTG Pactual as responsible for opening opportunities in all sectors of the economy for Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets and M&A products – prior to that, he worked at Macquarie and Barclays Capital. Guilherme holds a degree in Economics from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV).
I am a founding partner at Casco Development & Partners (CD&P), a leading real estate firm that specializes in developing residential and mixed-use projects in Panama. With over 16 years of work experience in the real estate sector, I have a strong background in business strategy, business development, and planning, as well as a deep understanding of real estate economics and finance.
My mission is to create sustainable and innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life and the environment of the communities we serve. As a co-founder of CD&P, I have been involved in the development of more than 150,000 SQM of projects with a total investment value of over €400M. Some of our flagship projects include Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Herit
Benjamín Torres-Barrón leads Baker McKenzie's Energy, Mining & Infrastructure Practice Group in Mexico. He handles all legal matters related to the development of real estate, mining, infrastructure and major projects, and advises clients on the development of projects relating to electricity, oil, gas, fuels, water, waste, LPG, LNG, biofuels, energy efficiency and public bids called by Mexican government agencies. Benjamín also represents clients before the regulatory authorities and agencies in matters regarding permitting for energy projects, and advises clients on maritime and navigation matters, due diligence, contracts and financing, as well as regulatory issues.
ANA -Agência Nacional de Águas e Saneamento Básico
Cristina Pardo de Vera Posada
CEOR&Q Concesiones e Infraestructura
Chile
Cristina joined R&Q in 2015 as a Head of PPP Investment. She holds an Economy degree from the University of Santiago de Compostela and a Master´s degree in Infrastructure Management from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Prior to joining R&Q Cristina worked in several countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America as CEO of multinational engineering companies and advised Banks, IFIs and Investors in infrastructure projects, with a remarkable specialization in PPP structures. Cristina also served as Strategic Director for Ayesa in Spain and now is part of the Commercial Board of R&Q Group in Chile. Today Cristina manages a portfolio of infrastructure investment of more than USD 1,000 Mill in Chile.
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.
Cristina joined R&Q in 2015 as a Head of PPP Investment. She holds an Economy degree from the University of Santiago de Compostela and a Master´s degree in Infrastructure Management from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Prior to joining R&Q Cristina worked in several countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America as CEO of multinational engineering companies and advised Banks, IFIs and Investors in infrastructure projects, with a remarkable specialization in PPP structures. Cristina also served as Strategic Director for Ayesa in Spain and now is part of the Commercial Board of R&Q Group in Chile. Today Cristina manages a portfolio of infrastructure investment of more than USD 1,000 Mill in Chile.
Se integró a JDF como director del área de Energía para dirigir, desarrollar y potenciarla, de acuerdo a las nuevas oportunidades y exigencias del país.
Amplia trayectoria en sectores regulados y derecho administrativo, fue Subsecretario de Energía en el Ministerio de Energía, asesor y coordinador de Políticas Sanitarias en el Ministerio de Obras Públicas, coordinador Legislativo en Libertad y Desarrollo, y asesor en la Dirección de Presupuestos del Ministerio de Hacienda.
Formación Profesional
– Abogado de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
– Máster en Derecho (LL.M.) en Pritzker School of Law de Northwestern University con un certificate in Business Administration en Kellogg School of Managment de la misma Universidad.
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.
Director País - Chile, Perú, Ecuador, Uruguay, Argentina, ParaguayAcciona Infra
Chile
Con más de 25 años de experiencia en el negocio de las infraestructuras, Ingeniero en
Electricidad y Electrónica, MBA con maestrías en operaciones (Harvard), finanzas
(Wharton), Tecnologías de información (UCLA) y management (IMD), ocupando posiciones
desde Dirección de operaciones a CEO en compañías multinacionales, liderando
actualmente el negocio de Infraestructuras (Construcción, Concesiones, Agua, Industrial y
Servicios) de ACCIONA para LATAM desde las oficinas corporativas de la compañía en
CHILE. Director de diversas sociedades, así como de entidades gremiales (Cámara de
Comercio Española (CAMACOES), Asociación de Concentración Solar de Potencia (ACSP),
Consejo de Políticas de Infraestructura (CPI) entre otras.
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.
Business Administrator with complementary MBA studies and a Master's Degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with more than 20 years of experience in senior management, leading teams nationally and internationally, in leading service and financial services companies in their sector. I have experience in new ventures and business development, financial structuring, strategic direction, international business development and team management. I have leadership skills and am results oriented. Proficiency in the English language.
Executive director, Latin America VINCI Highways & CEO, Vía 40 ExpressVINCI Highways
Colombia
Laurent CAVROIS is graduated from l'Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées of Paris, of the Escuala Tecnica Superior de Caminos of Madrid and of the Institut des Hautes Etudes de l’Entreprise.
He began his career in 1994 at the World Bank Group in Washington DC. Between 1996 and 2006 he held several operational positions in water, transportation and energy leading companies : SUEZ in Mexico, SNCF and AREVA in Paris.
Mário Saadi represents clients in various types of transactions and regulatory issues in the sectors of Administrative Law and Infrastructure, including concessions, public-private partnerships, logistics projects (ports, airports, highways and railways) and social segments (urban mobility, public lighting and basic sanitation). He also advises on different aspects of bidding procedures (participation in public hearings and consultations, analysis of bid notices and contracts, preparation of documentation presented in the bids, objections and appeals), as well as in lawsuits involving bids, administrative contracts and regulatory aspects. Finally, he supports clients in project mapping, privatization and industry mergers and acquisitions.
Managing Director, Head of Project FinanceItaú BBA
Brazil
Marcelo Girão is a Managing Director and head of Project Finance at Banco Itaú BBA. With more than 23 years of experience, Mr. Girão has a large track record in advising clients and project financing. He has participated in more than 25 GW in power generation, 10,000 Km of transmission lines and several infrastructure projects (toll roads, airports, w&s, etc). The aggregated CAPEX of those projects is over BRL 150 billion. Previously to Itaú BBA, Marcelo spent 5 years at Banco Votorantim, other 6 years at Itaú Unibanco, and 1 year at Booz, Allen & Hamilton. Marcelo holds a degree in computer engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica – ITA, and a master’s degree in economics and finance from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (on going).
Country Director of ACCIONA Infraestructuras in Brazil, he is a Civil Engineer with an MBA in Business and Commercial Management. He began his career as a Construction Engineer at Andrade Gutierrez, where he worked for 17 years and was the Director of the Latin America Market, responding to the commercial and operational management of the company's projects in Argentina, Venezuela, Peru, among others. He also worked for 2 years as Executive Director for the Southern Cone region at Pentech, a multinational company of EPCenergy and industrial projects. At ACCIONA,with his strategic vision and experience in contract management, he is responsible for developing business in the areas of construction, concessions, industrial, water and services.
Ettore V. Biagioni is the Managing Partner and founder (2004) of Alothon Group. Mr. Biagioni has been doing business in Latin America since the mid 1980’s and has worked with members of the firm since 1997. From 1995 to 2004, he served as Head of the Latin America Private Equity Group of Bankers Trust (BT), then of Deutsche Bank. He was also Head of BT’s Latin America M&A prior to the acquisition of BT by Deutsche Bank. Other employers include Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. in New York and McKinsey & Company in Italy. Mr. Biagioni also serves on boards of portfolio companies.
Mr. Biagioni holds a B.S. with distinction from Babson College and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
João Carneiro joined ING in 2011 and is responsible for the bank’s Project Finance group in São Paulo with responsibilities for Brazil. Prior to joining ING, João was co-head of Scotia Capital’s Infrastructure Finance - Latam. Previous experience includes Unibanco’s project finance department where he was responsible for advisory to the Government on concession structures as well as to private companies in concession bids and financing; DEPFA’s Infrastructure Finance group, as head of South America; and Citibank’s Venture Capital group, mostly involved in privatization bids. João was also head of BankBoston’s M&A department in Brazil. João holds an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from The University of Chicago.
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).
Specialist in infrastructure with ample expertise in energy, sanitation and logistics. Also experienced in financial structuring, project finance and M&A. Graduated in economics from the University of São Paulo (USP). Master’s from the University of Campinas (Unicamp). More than twenty years of experience in consulting.
Mr Toledo has more than 15 years of experience structuring financing for power, gas, transport, and water projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. He is currently a Chief Investment Officer within IFC's Latin America Infrastructure and Natural Resources group, leading IFC's efforts in Central America, the Caribbean and the Andean regions. Prior to joining IFC in 2005, Mr. Toledo worked at CAF and Citigroup. Mr. Toledo holds a bachelor degree in civil engineering from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia and a Masters in Business Administration from McGill University in Montreal.
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.
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.
I am a seasoned business executive with 20 years’ experience leading the origination, structuring and management of principal and syndicated investments, including structured debt, mezzanine, and private equity. I am passionate about serving my clients, while structuring investments that adequately balance risk and return.
My areas of expertise include Energy, Infrastructure, and Extractives (Oil, Gas & Mining). I have arranged syndicated loans and mezzanine/equity investments across Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Currently, I lead business origination and structuring for IDB Invest in the Infrastructure and Energy space of Peru and Bolivia.
Ana Cândida experience involves various Administrative Law matters: public procurement and government agreements, concession of public services, public-private partnerships, public companies, administrative corruption, accountability and fiscal responsibility, corporate social investment, regulated sectors, administrative proceedings with public and controlling entities (Audit Courts and Comptrollers).She participated in relevant infrastructure projects related to airport, port,railway and water and sewage sectors. She is internationally referenced in relevant legal guides, such as Chambers & Partners Latin America and The Legal 500. She is also CP³P-F certified, that’s granted by the APGM Public–Private Partnerships Certification Program.
Marco Aurélio Barcelos é Secretário de Infraestrutura e Mobilidade do Estado de Minas Gerais. Anteriormente, ocupou os cargos de Secretário de Articulação para Investimentos e Parcerias no Programa de Parcerias de Investimentos (PPI) da Presidência da República e de Diretor Jurídico na São Paulo Negócios. É doutorando em Direito do Estado pela USP, Mestre em Direito (LL.M) pela Universidade de Londres e Mestre em Direito Administrativo pela UFMG. Também foi consultor para PPPs da Fundação Getúlio Vargas e diretor da Unidade de PPP do Governo do Estado de Minas Gerais.
Executive Board Member & CEO Via Verde, Brisa GroupBrisa Group
Portugal
Executive Board Member
CEO of Via Verde
+25 years in management, business development, M&A, road concessions and operations, finance, management controlling, mobility services, ITS/mobility technology and advisory/consulting.
International experience with local presence in several countries as an executive and non executive director (Portugal, USA, Brazil, India and The Netherlands).
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.
Benjamín Torres-Barrón leads Baker McKenzie's Energy, Mining & Infrastructure Practice Group in Mexico. He handles all legal matters related to the development of real estate, mining, infrastructure and major projects, and advises clients on the development of projects relating to electricity, oil, gas, fuels, water, waste, LPG, LNG, biofuels, energy efficiency and public bids called by Mexican government agencies. Benjamín also represents clients before the regulatory authorities and agencies in matters regarding permitting for energy projects, and advises clients on maritime and navigation matters, due diligence, contracts and financing, as well as regulatory issues.
Execution experience across products (M&A, DCM and ECM) in several sectors in LatAm, US and EMEA, including Power & Infrastructure, and Diversified Industrials
Passionate about development and value creation, I am dedicated to helping companies and individuals develop and execute infrastructure projects, particularly in the renewable energy space. With a proven track record as both an strategic thinker from my years in management consulting and a seasoned manager and operator in a competitive industry, I thrive in managing complexity, risk, long term goals and building teams. Eager for career growth, I am poised to lead teams into new territories, constantly learning, experimenting, and enhancing my skills.
Contributing to Improve the LATAM region's positioning in the eyes of global investors is my ultimate goal.
Mr Toledo has more than 15 years of experience structuring financing for power, gas, transport, and water projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. He is currently a Chief Investment Officer within IFC's Latin America Infrastructure and Natural Resources group, leading IFC's efforts in Central America, the Caribbean and the Andean regions. Prior to joining IFC in 2005, Mr. Toledo worked at CAF and Citigroup. Mr. Toledo holds a bachelor degree in civil engineering from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia and a Masters in Business Administration from McGill University in Montreal.
I am a seasoned business executive with 20 years’ experience leading the origination, structuring and management of principal and syndicated investments, including structured debt, mezzanine, and private equity. I am passionate about serving my clients, while structuring investments that adequately balance risk and return.
My areas of expertise include Energy, Infrastructure, and Extractives (Oil, Gas & Mining). I have arranged syndicated loans and mezzanine/equity investments across Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Currently, I lead business origination and structuring for IDB Invest in the Infrastructure and Energy space of Peru and Bolivia.
O diretor-presidente João Paulo Kleinübing assumiu a presidência do Banco Regional de Desenvolvimento do Extremo Sul (BRDE) em junho de 2023. Sua gestão está alinhada com os propósitos de aproximação do banco com a sociedade, por meio de políticas públicas voltadas ao desenvolvimento econômico, social e sustentável, para incentivo ao empreendedorismo, geração de renda e emprego. Essa expertise é resultado das ações como prefeito de Blumenau por duas vezes, deputado estadual, deputado federal, presidente do Badesc e da Eletrosul, membro do Conselho de Administração da Celesc e secretário de saúde de Santa Catarina. Possui Mestrado em Políticas Públicas pela Universidade de Oxford em Mestrado em Cidades pela LSE.
M&A Energy - What are the most attractive destinations?
Diretor | Head de Industry Verticals | M&A e Soluções de Transações | ESG
Aon
Túlio Azevêdo Machado
Head de Investimentos em InfraestruturaXP Asset Management
Brazil
Sócio da XP Inc., possui mais de 12 anos de experiência no mercado financeiro. Anteriormente foi diretor do fundo de infraestrutura do BTG Pactual, focado em projetos de energia renovável, saneamento, transporte e logística. Trabalhou também no private equity da Advent International e em boutiques de fusões e aquisições. Ingressou na XP Asset Management em 2018, sendo responsável pelos fundos de investimentos no setor de infraestrutura. Túlio é formado em Administração de Empresas pela FGV-EAESP.
Ricardo Santos currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Ibitu Energia. With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Santos has a track record in strategy, growth, M&A, project finance, and IPO. He has played a key role in developing and constructing over 2 GW of renewable power generation. Before joining Ibitu, Ricardo served as CFO at Omega Energia (Serena) and Habib's Group. He also held senior management positions at other companies and banks, including EDP Brasil, Roland Berger Strategy Consultant, Banco Fator, and Banco Safra. Ricardo earned a degree in Business Administration from Fundação Getulio Vargas – FGV-EAESP and an MBA from Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
Ettore V. Biagioni is the Managing Partner and founder (2004) of Alothon Group. Mr. Biagioni has been doing business in Latin America since the mid 1980’s and has worked with members of the firm since 1997. From 1995 to 2004, he served as Head of the Latin America Private Equity Group of Bankers Trust (BT), then of Deutsche Bank. He was also Head of BT’s Latin America M&A prior to the acquisition of BT by Deutsche Bank. Other employers include Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. in New York and McKinsey & Company in Italy. Mr. Biagioni also serves on boards of portfolio companies.
Mr. Biagioni holds a B.S. with distinction from Babson College and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Diretor | Head de Industry Verticals | M&A e Soluções de Transações | ESGAon
Brazil
Formado em Administração de Empresas pela FGV e MBA pela FIA / USP, possui mais de 15 anos de experiência em riscos corporativos e industriais. Iniciou na Aon em 2004 como executivo de contas, atendendo clientes nacionais e internacionais das indústrias de Alimentos e Bebidas, Química, Farmacêutica e Agronegócio, em 2014 tornou-se gerente da mesma área. Atualmente, é Diretor de Desenvolvimento de Mercado e M&A, responsável pelo serviço e desenvolvimento de contas nacionais e multinacionais de São Paulo.
A Accenture é uma empresa líder global em serviços profissionais, com ampla atuação e oferta de soluções em estratégia de negócios, consultoria, digital, tecnologia e operações. Combinando experiência ímpar e competências especializadas em mais de 40 indústrias e todas as funções corporativas – e fortalecida pela maior rede de prestação de serviços no mundo –, a Accenture trabalha na interseção de negócio e tecnologia para ajudar companhias a melhorar seu desempenho e criar valor sustentável para seus stakeholders. Com cerca de 442.000 profissionais atendendo a clientes em mais de 120 países, a Accenture impulsiona a inovação para aprimorar a maneira como o mundo vive e trabalha. Visite www.accenture.com.br.
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) is one of the largest development banks in the world and today the Federal Government's main instrument for long-term financing and investment in all segments of the Brazilian economy.
Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, somos uma consultoria especializada em potencializar os resultados das empresas dos mercados imobiliário e de infraestrutura. Atuamos com soluções 360º nas áreas de gestão de pessoas e de estruturação de processos organizacionais.
As a global leader, Alvarez & Marsal is noted for its performance enhancement, restructuring and business consultancy services, which focus on boosting growth and accelerating results for clients. A&M has extensive experience in the infrastructure area and has delivered various management, restructuring and asset valuation projects for highway, port, energy and telecom ventures. A&M believes Brazil is a market that presents a range of opportunities that will help expand its service portfolio. It has therefore created the Infrastructure & Capital Projects (I&CP) department, staffed with consultants trained to offer clients a multidisciplinary approach analyzing a wide range of issues, including, strategy, finance, capital structure, tax, licensing, management and construction support, dispute resolution and asset development. A&M provides potential investors with support during the privatization process and is a one-stop-shop capable of validating underlying value-generating processes.
Baker McKenzie is recognized worldwide for its best-in-class client service, practices and for carrying out the most deals year-after-year through our unmatched global platform across 77 offices and 47 emerging and developed countries. Companies based in or with operations in Latin America, routinely rely on our leading cross-border and Latin America energy, mining & infrastructure attorneys for their most important transactional and disputes matters. As the largest law firm in Latin America with over 850 attorneys, we offer clients 60+ years of on-the-ground presence in the region, unique coverage in Latin America across our 15 offices and 7 countries*, and from major finance centers globally. *Through a cooperation agreement with Trench Rossi Watanabe, a Brazilian law firm
Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective, and insights we provide help investors to make important credit judgments with confidence. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research; Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of credit market data, analytical tools and risk services; and Fitch Learning, a preeminent training and professional development firm. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. For additional information, please visit fitchratings.com.
Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor. In more than 130 countries, our experts in every facet of risk and across industries help clients to anticipate, quantify, and more fully understand the range of risks they face. In today’s increasingly uncertain global business environment, Marsh helps clients to thrive and survive.
We work with clients of all sizes to define, design, and deliver innovative solutions to better quantify and manage risk. To every client interaction we bring an unmatched combination of deep intellectual capital, industry-specific expertise, global experience, and collaboration. We offer risk management, risk consulting, insurance broking, alternative risk financing, and insurance program management services to businesses, government entities, organizations, and individuals around the world.
A Aon Plc (NYSE: AON) é uma empresa global líder de serviços profissionais, que oferece ampla gama de soluções em riscos, previdência e saúde. Globalmente, nossos 50 mil colegas nos 120 países em que atuamos, potencializam resultados para clientes utilizando dados e análises proprietários, com o objetivo de fornecer perspectivas inovadoras, reduzindo volatilidade em seus negócios e oportunidades e melhorando seus desempenhos e performance.
Cescon Barrieu is one of Brazil’s leading law firms. Our lawyers stand out for their strong commitment to the representation of our clients’ interests and for their work in highly sophisticated, groundbreaking matters. We have a first class practice in development of infrastructure projects across all its sectors, such as energy, telecom, oil and gas, water and wastewater, ports and navigation, airports, railways, mining and toll roads. We provide advice in all phases of a project, from its conception to its financing, assisting companies in structuring projects, participating in bidding procedures and in claims with the regulatory agencies and granting authorities. We have a multidisciplinary team specialized in drafting and negotiating project contracts, such as EPC contracts, offtake contracts and O&M agreements as well as in EPC Contract management, assisting clients with managing claims during the construction.
CCCC South America Regional Company was established in May 2016. Its headquarters are located in São Paulo, and its registration is in Luxembourg. In 2017 ,PC South America Regional Company acquired Concremat, a reputable Brazilian company in the field of Engineering Consulting. With 67 years old, Concremat has consolidated itself as the leader in Brazil in engineering projects and consultancy.
Concremat Engineering and Technology leads the ranking of the engineering consultancy companies in Brazil. With 65 years of experience, Concremat has its headquarters in Rio de Janeiro and strategically sited branches in nine different Brazilian state capitals – São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Vitória, Brasília, Fortaleza, Salvador, Manaus and Porto Alegre. Our approximately 2,800 employees are proud to contribute to the development of Brazil through their work. It is through the work that we participate, in partnership with our customers, that we help reinforcing the important role of engineering as an agent for transformation of a country. In 2017, Concremat started to be part of the China Communications Construction Company – CCCC group. Ranked #3 in the international ranking of the Engineering News-Record, CCCC is one of the world leaders in the segments of infrastructure projects and construction, with over 100 years of experience.
Invest Minas is Minas Gerais’ investment and foreign trade promotion agency, headquartered in the city of Belo Horizonte.INDI’s mission is to develop MG by attracting investments, supporting established companies and promoting exports.
The Agency is linked to the Minas Gerais State Economic Development Secretariat (SEDE) and is maintained by the Minas Gerais Economic Development Company (CODEMIG) and the Minas Gerais Development Bank (BDMG).
