Bogotá D.C. Metropolitan Area
Aligning dedication, talent, vision and purpose to make a positive impact in the world has been a goal for me. A natural networker with initiative and drive, a team player in sports, business and life, I love connecting, sharing, learning from people and cultures. With a global mindset, enhanced with invaluable international business development and complex sales experience. Comfortable in multicultural environments. My focus is on building meaningful relationships, co-creating, finding solutions and adding value to sustainably aligned endeavors. A strong believer in following intuition when coupled with experience, strategy and love for what you do. Curious, lifelong learner. Flexible and adaptable. I meditate. Consultant, Entrepreneur, Business Developer with +25 years of experience. Interests Impact Investment, Sustainability Investment, ESG Strategy, Blended Finance, Circular Economy, Climate Change / Adaptation, Nature Based Solutions, Sustainability, SDGs, Partnership for the Goals#17, Leadership, Partnership & Alliance Building, Strategy, Communication, Corporate Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, Impact Networking. Environmental Services, Banking, IT, Short and Mid-term Rentals, Real State, Travel and Tourism, Sports and Entertainment, Compliance. Sports: cycling (mtb, gravel, enduro), swming, hiking, apnea, paddel, soccer, martial arts, happy to play more...
Consultant appointed by GBF for the management of BloomingRoots - Fondo para la Reactivación del Tejido Empresarial de Providencia y Santa Catalina, as requested by Bancoldex - Banco de Desarrollo Empresarial de Colombia. I identify, articulate and monitor multiple stakeholders in the islands. I work as a facilitator and advisor in the evaluation and selection process of potential investees. I lead technical assistance activities for the fund's investees by promoting and building alliances with multiple organizations. I supervise, monitor and report to GBF of the behavior, development or status of the potential companies that are the object of the Fund's investment. I develop and maintain the relationship with the companies of the Fund’s portfolio and the community adjacent to the impact of the operation of such companies, building rapport with all involved. I support risk management activities of potential conflicts with the Fund’s portfolio companies and the community. I'm continuously networking and strengthening the ecosystem of the fund.
Enthusiastic entrepreneur and consultant with strong networking and business development skills. Consultant in Business Development & Commercial Strategy, Networking and Alliance Building, Green/Sustainable Marketing, ESG Strategy and Communications, Technical Assistance, Stakeholder Relations, Governance & Board of Directors, Representation and Liaison/Localization services in multi-cultural environments.
I provide support to the "Acceleration of Agricultural Innovations" team, part of the "Sustainable Development of Family Farming in Colombia" project, aiming to improve the adoption of sustainable agricultural innovations and increase market access by family farmers. The consultancy adopts an integrated approach, connecting business, R&D, and agricultural extension. It analyzes business development and entrepreneurial strategies to design and adapt modern technology transfer instruments, which enhance the business management capacity of companies and entrepreneurs in the family farming ecosystem, to implement and scale agricultural innovations.
Provide Services and Advice on financial auditing, organisational análisis/restructuring, Standards Compliance (RUC, ISOs), IT systems acquisition and implementation. Strategic Consulting, including business model pivoting, new business conceptualization & sales strategy development. In charge of new business-line structuring and development. Developed the Emergency Response business line for the company (leading the participation in Clean Gulf and other Oil & Gas industry-specific trade shows, contacted and managed the relation with allies and experts, participated in private and public biddings, among other contributions). I help identify and design business opportunities around Waste Management (usable waste, waste-to-energy, industrial dangerous waste, circular evonomy), Water Treatment, Soil and Groundwater Remediation, and support the identification, evaluation and decision making process of possible businesses and allies for Ecosoluciones, in direct contact with the CEO.
Business Development responsibilities for the Audit Services line in Colombia. Leading the entire business sales cycle from prospecting, evangelizing, networking, sales and client maintenance. Acquired knowledge in Audit and Compliance services for wide range of industries.