Katia is a globally recognized banking and financial market executive known for her transformational leadership, product innovation, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. With over 25 years of experience at HSBC, she's held leadership positions including Vice Chair of the Americas, Head of Global Banking Latin America, and Co-Head of Capital Markets/Capital Financing Americas. She's been responsible for a number of innovative financing and a pioneer of ESG financing in Latin America and the Caribbean. She holds BAs in Economics & Political Science from the University of Houston Honors Program and an MBA from the University of Southern California (Marshall School of Business).