Baldwin Berges

With a 30-year career, Baldwin is an experienced advisor specializing in business, sustainable finance, investment, and economic trends. His expertise extends across capital markets, particularly for low- and middle-income countries. In the past decade, he's focused on sustainable finance and impact investing, adept at bridging private capital with public finance. Baldwin's portfolio includes work on EU-funded projects, providing him with deep knowledge of EU aid modalities. He has vast experience in the Global Gateway sector, and Financing for Development matters, and holds valuable field experience in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

Pieter Dickmans

Pieter is a seasoned business consultant with a deep-rooted presence in Mongolia and an extensive understanding of the broader Central Asian landscape. His expertise includes business management, digital commerce and agriculture, where he has extensive experience in large-scale crop production. His professional focus is on facilitating international trade and investments. As a key advisor for EUGG Advisors, he provides deep market insights and strategic guidance for clients operating in Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. His unique blend of qualifications and practical industry experience positions him as a valuable asset for companies looking to navigate the complexities of this region.

Laura Camila Ariza Salinas

Laura is a proactive biologist with extensive experience in environmental management, rural development, and microfinance. She has demonstrated strong analytical skills, project management capabilities, and a commitment to community engagement and sustainable development. Fluent in multiple languages and skilled in various technical and strategic areas, she is dedicated to advancing ecological and social well-being in diverse settings.

Kevin Colglazier

Kevin Stewart Colglazier is a seasoned investment professional with over three decades of experience in global financial markets. Holding dual American and British nationality, Kevin has held senior roles in major financial centers such as London, Geneva, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Johannesburg. Most recently, he served as a Senior Investment Consultant at Stratton Street Capital LLC, focusing on ESG and Sub-Saharan Africa investment opportunities. His career includes significant roles at Guinness Atkinson Asset Management, Standard Bank of South Africa, and Chase Manhattan Private Bank. Kevin holds a Master’s from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor’s from Georgetown University.

Ricardo Ruiz Huerga

Economist, consultant, and financial planner with extensive teaching experience. He holds degrees in Economic and Business Sciences, Quantitative Methods, and masters in Taxation and Derivatives. Since joining EFPA in 2003, he became Madrid's first European Financial Planner in 2010 and has earned several EFPA certifications. Author of finance books and a seasoned lecturer, he has taught at numerous universities and prestigious schools. He currently leads various financial committees and collaborates with strategic consultancies. His latest project, ArtAnFaiNans, merges finance with art, focusing on ESG initiatives.

Manuela Merayo

Manuela, a Food Scientist with a PhD from Universidad de Buenos Aires, has extensive experience in agroindustry research, particularly within the meat value chain. She has authored scientific papers and book chapters and has collaborated with both public and private sectors. Currently, she is a Senior Lecturer in the Nutrition program at Universidad Católica Argentina. Her expertise lies in strategic research focused on the sustainable development of healthy foods, actively engaging in projects that align with key areas of the agroindustry and fostering continuous collaboration with key stakeholders. 

Florencia Jaurégui

With 12 years of global experience in sustainable innovation, Florencia drives systemic change in agri-food and health sectors. She excels at fostering cross-sector partnerships, transforming complex sustainability challenges into actionable strategies. Her expertise spans digital transformation, circularity, and regenerative agriculture across Latin America, Europe, and globally, working with Mars, Unilever, and General Mills. Florencia helps organizations thrive by guiding them through regenerative business models, risk management, policy, and strategy development in a dynamic environment.