Author Bio
Juan Parodi
Juan Parodi is a Principal Investment Officer at IDB Invest, the private sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank. Juan is based in São Paulo and leads IDB Invest efforts in the Southern Cone under the Corporates Division responsible for a broad range of sectors such as housing, pharmaceutical, wholesale, pulp and paper, energy transition minerals, mining, and others. Juan also leads IDB Invest Amazonia Forever Roadmap which aims to increase private sector activity and impact in all eight countries of the Amazonia basin. Prior joining IDB Invest, Juan worked for more than 17 years in commercial and investment banking in São Paulo and New York in institutions like Banco Santander, Société Générale and Itaú BBA. During his extensive experience, Juan was responsible to structure a wide range of local and offshore debt and equity products in most Latin American countries, Mexico and the US. Previous experience sectors include soft commodities, oil and gas, agribusiness, and retail amongst others. Juan has a Bachelor of Commerce, with a finance major from Saint Mary´s University in Canada and a Master’s Degree in Banking from Fundação Dom Cabral in Brazil.
Posts by Juan Parodi
Financial Instruments for Higher Positive Impact in Amazonia
Multilateral development banks can promote sustainable investment in the basin, manage risks through tailored products, and drive systemic change by coordinating efforts with local stakeholders and governments.
Sustainable Investment to Unlock Amazonia’s Potential
Fostering sustainable value chains, enhancing regulatory frameworks, and promoting inclusive business models could mitigate risks for private investors while ensuring economic activities benefit the region’s biodiversity and local communities. An attractive prospect for all stakeholders.