The 16th Private Equity Latin America Forum is the premier Latin America event designed to enhance financial and investment practices while fostering collaboration within the private equity community.
Join us at the Private Equity Latin America Event, bringing together 300+ LPs for an exclusive, investor-focused experience. Explore key topics such as corporate investments, global infrastructure opportunities, and the role of development banks in private equity.
Bringing together investors, fund managers, and advisors, this event serves as an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and gain valuable insights from industry leaders. Key discussions will focus on operational excellence, evolving regulations, and proven strategies for growth and due diligence.
Learn about liquidity strategies, climate-smart investing, and the growing private debt market in Latin America.
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George Santoro, Executive Secretary of Ministry of Transport, Brazilian Government George Santoro is the Executive Secretary of Brazil’s Ministry of Transport and has a strong academic background in law, business administration, economics, and accounting, with specializations from renowned institutions in Brazil, the U.S., China, and Singapore. He led Brazil’s first sanitation concession project under the new regulatory framework in Alagoas and currently oversees the world’s largest portfolio of transport infrastructure projects. He’s Leading a package of railway concessions focusing on the Central-West and North regions, crucial for the flow of grains and other commodities. He has also overseen the establishment of a national commission to monitor rail projects planned and implemented by Brazil's freight concessionaires, ensuring effective oversight and progress in the railway sector. |
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Francisco Alvarez-Demalde, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Riverwood Capital Francisco Alvarez-Demalde is a Co-Founder and Managing
Partner of Riverwood Capital, one of the leading global investment firms solely
dedicated to technology growth and scalability. Mr. Alvarez-Demalde co-heads
the Firm and has been involved in the scalability journey of several of
Riverwood’s portfolio companies since its inception in 2008, as a partner to
founders and management teams helping scale companies from the $10s of millions
to the $100s of millions or more in revenues. During the past decade, Riverwood
has been an active investor in more than 80
technology companies, which have grown their revenues at ~40% per year on
average during Riverwood’s hold period. Prior to establishing Riverwood, Mr.
Alvarez-Demalde was an investment executive at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts &
Co. (KKR), where he focused on leveraged buyouts in the technology industry and
other sectors. He was also with Goldman Sachs & Co. Mr. Alvarez-Demalde has
invested and been involved in the development, operations, and growth of several
successful businesses across North America, Latin America and other
geographies. Mr. Alvarez-Demalde earned a Licentiate (Honors) in Economics from
Universidad de San Andres, Argentina (including an exchange program at the
Wharton School). He has led investments in or is a current or former Director
or Advisor of several technology companies and institutions, including 99, Alog
Data Centers do Brasil, BigID, Billtrust (Nasdaq: BTRS), Cloudblue, Dock,
Globant (NYSE: GLOB), Greenhouse, Industrious, Insider, LAVCA, Mandic,
MotionPoint, Navent, Pixeon, RD Station, SecurityScorecard, Shiphero, SUMA,
Technisys, VTEX (NYSE: VTEX), among others. Mr. Alvarez-Demalde is also a
Global Ambassador with Endeavor, on the board of Him for Her, Founder of LTF
and Digitar, and interested in non-profit initiatives related to education. |
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Juan Pablo Zucchini, Managing Partner & Chairman of the Latam Investment Committee, Advent International Mr. Zucchini joined Advent in 1996. From 2001 to 2003, he was a Director in the São Paulo office,
focusing on the services sector. From 2003 to 2007, he worked in the Buenos Aires office, and
seven years ago he returned to Advent's São Paulo office. Before joining Advent, Juan Pablo
worked at Grupo Perez Companc, where he participated in several privatization projects in Argentina, particularly in the oil & gas and energy industries. Juan Pablo has been involved in 21 of Advent's investments, including EBANX, Grupo Fleury S.A., Grupo Biotoscana, Grupo Farmaceutico
Somar, Neoris, Prisma Medios de Pagos S.A., Skala Cosméticos, and Sophos Solutions. |
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Henrique Meirelles, Secretary of Finance & Planning, São Paulo (Former Minister of Brazil) Mr. Henrique Meirelles is a Brazilian economist and politician with a prominent career in both the
public and private sectors. He served as Brazil's Minister of Finance from 2016 to 2018, playing a
crucial role in the country's economic reforms. Prior to that, he was President of the Central Bank
of Brazil from 2003 to 2011, where he helped stabilize Brazil's economy. Meirelles has also held
top positions in international finance, including as CEO of BankBoston. He ran for president in
Brazil’s 2018 elections but was not elected. Henrique Meirelles is currently a member of Binance's
Global Advisory Board, a position he took up in September 2022. This role allows him to leverage
his extensive experience in global finance to provide guidance on regulatory and compliance issues related to the cryptocurrency industry. As Secretary of Finance & Planning for São Paulo
state, his responsibilities include managing infrastructure projects and promoting both local and
international investments. |
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Mansueto Almeida, Partner and Chief Economist, BTG Pactual & Former Secretary of the Treasury of Brazil Mansueto Almeida, economist and entrepreneur, is the Chief Economist and Partner at BTG Pactual bank. Beginning in 2018, he also served as Secretary of the National Treasury during Michel Temer's administration and remained in the role after President Jair Bolsonaro was elected, holding the position until 2020. The economist also served as head of the Economic Monitoring Secretariat, a state body responsible for addressing issues such as the country’s economic reform, factors directly linked to improvements in Brazil’s investment grade. Almeida is also known for his outstanding work at the Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea), having previously served as General Coordinator of Monetary and Financial Policy at the Economic Policy Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance and as advisor to the Senate’s Regional Development and Tourism Commission. |
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Panel
Discussion: Liquidity Strategies in Private Equity – Exits, Continuations &
Semi-Liquid Solutions
As
the private equity landscape evolves, liquidity strategies are becoming
increasingly important. What are the exit options available to investors,
including strategic sales, secondary market transactions, and continuation
funds. How firms are navigating these opportunities to maximize returns while
maintaining portfolio value. Semi-liquid structures that offer flexibility and
liquidity for investors looking for smoother transitions between different
stages of the investment cycle.
Keynote
Panel: Powering Growth – Private Equity and the Untapped Potential of Latin
America's Natural Resources
Latin
America is home to some of the world’s richest natural resources, making it a
prime region for private equity investment in sectors like mining, energy, and
agriculture. How private equity firms can tap into the immense potential of
these resources, navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with
them. Experts will discuss how sustainable practices, technological
innovations, and strategic partnerships are driving value in resource-focused
investments.
Panel
Discussion: Uncovering Global Infrastructure Investment Opportunities
Private
equity has the potential to make a significant impact in developing world-class
infrastructure. In Latin America, foreign investment has surged, driven by the
region's steady economic recovery. This panel will examine the long-term return
prospects for global infrastructure investments and the key risks investors
should consider when navigating these opportunities across diverse markets.
Keynote
Panel: Unlocking Value in Latin America’s Private Debt Market
As
private debt becomes an increasingly strategic financing tool in Latin America,
private equity firms are capitalizing on opportunities in direct lending,
structured credit, and special situations. This panel will examine how GPs are
structuring deals, navigating economic volatility, and assessing risk in a
shifting credit landscape. Experts will also share insights on return
expectations, sector-specific opportunities, and the evolving role of private
capital in the region’s debt markets.
Panel
Discussion: Corporate Investments – A Key Source of Capital for Private Equity
Corporate
investors are increasingly becoming one of the most significant sources of
capital for private equity, providing both financial backing and strategic
value. How corporations are actively engaging in private equity investments,
either through direct equity stakes, joint ventures, or strategic partnerships.
The benefits include access to industry expertise, market insights, and
synergies that enhance growth potential.
Panel
Discussion: Catalysts of Growth – Development Banks and Their Impact on Latin
American Private Equity
Development
banks have become pivotal players in the Latin American private equity
landscape, providing crucial financing and support to foster economic growth
and development. This panel will explore the role these institutions play in
catalyzing private equity investments, particularly in emerging sectors and
underserved regions. How development banks are partnering with private equity
firms to address funding gaps, enhance infrastructure, and promote sustainable
development. Key topics will include risk-sharing mechanisms, impact investing
strategies, and how development banks are helping drive innovation and
inclusion across the region’s private equity market.
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