Melissa Medina

Melissa Medina has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, operator, investor, as well as a community leader and philanthropist. A native to Miami, FL Melissa is the Co-founder & CEO of eMerge Americas, a venture-backed platform that has led the transformation of Miami into a global technology hub. eMerge’s flagship event, launched in […]
Juan Pablo Mata

Juan Pablo Mata, Guatemalan, is the CEO of Grupo Mariposa, and is responsible for leading the Group’s sustainable growth. Juan Pablo leads the ESG agenda, digital transformation, disruption, talent and culture for Grupo Mariposa. Under his leadership, the group defined its purpose to create value in the Americas to catalyze inclusive growth and prosperity in […]
The Hon. Gustavo Manrique

Gustavo Manrique’s professional experience and academic background qualify him as a strong leader who can strategically influence and foster collaborations leading to innovative projects and public policies, contributing to Ecuador’s development. He began his career in socio-environmental and agricultural companies, participating in over 2000 environmental projects. He successfully led executive positions in organizations such as: […]
H.E. Jamil Mahuad

Harvard Law School Post Doc Fellow President of Ecuador: 1998-2000 Mayor of Quito: 1992-1998 Member of National Congress: 1986-1988 and 1990-1992
Richard Lui

Richard Lui is a veteran journalist with more than 30 years in broadcast journalism, film, technology, and business. Currently an anchor at MSNBC / NBC News and previously with CNN Worldwide, Lui was the first AAPI male to anchor a daily, national news show. The team Emmy and Peabody winner remains one of the few […]
Miguel Gutierrez

Miguel Gutiérrez is a Partner and Head of Private Markets at The Rohatyn Group, overseeing the firm’s Global Emerging Markets private equity, private credit and infrastructure strategies. A member of TRG’s Executive Committee, Mr. Gutiérrez has over 40 years of experience in international financial markets, the majority of this time dedicated to emerging markets. Over […]
Alejandro Guerrero

Alejandro initiated his career in Risk & Insurance in 1984 working AIG Argentina & UNACO Global.in 1989 he moved to area of insurance Brokerage to work for Johnson & Higgins Argentina, later acquired by Marsh & McLennan in 1997, where he developed most of his long career in insurance in different commercial and technical positions, […]
Cristina Gomez

Cristina’s expertise spans science diplomacy, public affairs, multilateral agreements, urban planning and innovation for sustainability. Today, she leads the global agenda on Net-Zero Nature-Positive Cities at the World Economic Forum. Before joining the Forum, she was special advisor to the Executive Director of the Alexander von Humboldt Institute – the Colombian Institute for Biodiversity, from […]
Jamila Gilbert

Jamila Gilbert is a Latina woman of Purépechan-Mexican roots, a visual artist, a communications professional who speaks four languages, and an astronaut. On May 25, 2023 during the Unity 25 mission, Jamila became the 3rd woman to fly to space with Virgin Galactic, the 4th Latina to have flown to space, one of the first […]
Jonathan Duarte

Jonathan leads CrossBoundary’s advisory practice in Latin America and the Caribbean. Based in Colombia, he has overseen the advisory of over $300M worth of engagements in the region across multiple industries such as Financial Services, Renewable Energy, Agriculture, and others.
The Hon. Terrance Drew

Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, an esteemed and dedicated leader, assumed the role of the fourth Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis after the resounding victory of the St. Kitts – Nevis Labour Party in the General Elections of August 5th, 2022. His party secured a majority in Parliament, winning 6 out […]