Professional Summary

Professional Overview

Andrea Resende is an accomplished Investment Manager based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with extensive experience in impact investing, ESG strategy, and sustainable business development. She leverages her diversified background to drive positive social and environmental change through her roles on the Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards of several impactful organizations.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

Investment Manager, Impact Earth (2023-01-01 to Present)

Responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and managing impact investment opportunities that deliver both financial returns and measurable social/environmental impact

Collaborate with the investment team to develop and implement the firm's impact investing strategy

Serve as a strategic advisor to portfolio companies, providing guidance on business growth, ESG integration, and impact optimization

Board of Directors Member, INOCAS (2024-01-01 to Present)

Provide strategic oversight and governance for this innovative agroforestry company focused on sustainable land use and forest restoration

Contribute expertise in impact investing, ESG, and sustainable business practices to support INOCAS' mission and growth

Board of Directors Member, Belterra Agroflorestas (2024-01-01 to Present)

Advise this leading Brazilian agroforestry company on impact investment, ESG integration, and sustainable supply chain development

Leverage network and industry knowledge to identify new business opportunities and strategic partnerships

Advisory Board Member, Wylinka (2023-01-01 to Present)

Offer guidance and strategic counsel to this impact-driven fintech startup, drawing on expertise in impact investing and sustainable finance

Fiscal Board Member, SITAWI Finanças do Bem (2022-01-01 to Present)

Provide oversight and governance for this pioneering Brazilian non-profit organization focused on sustainable finance and impact investing

Member, Impacto por ELAS (2019-01-01 to Present)

Actively contribute to this collaborative initiative that empowers women leaders in the impact investing and sustainable business ecosystem in Brazil

Previous Roles

Prior to her current roles, Andrea held positions in impact investing, ESG advisory, entrepreneurship, and academia, including:

ESG & Impact Advisor, Kunumi (2021-01-01 to 2023-01-01)

Advisory Board Member, Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs - ANDE (2018-01-01 to 2021-01-01)

Invited Professor, Amani Institute Brasil (2017-01-01 to 2018-12-01)

Mentor, InovAtiva (2016-01-01 to 2021-01-01)

Head of Impact Investing, SITAWI Finance for Good (2016-01-01 to 2021-01-01)

Academic Background

Andrea holds an International MBA from the Fundação Instituto de Administração (FIA) in São Paulo, Brazil, where she also served as an Assistant Professor for the program.

Areas of Expertise

Impact investing and sustainable finance

ESG strategy and integration

Sustainable business development and innovation

Stakeholder engagement and collaborative initiatives

Project management and strategic advisory

Professional Impact

Played a key role in the growth and strategic direction of SITAWI Finance for Good, a leading Brazilian impact investing and sustainable finance organization

Contributed to the expansion of the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) in Latin America, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among impact investors and entrepreneurs

Mentored and supported the development of numerous social enterprises and impact-driven startups through her involvement with InovAtiva and other entrepreneurship initiatives

Conclusion

With a proven track record in impact investing, ESG advisory, and sustainable business development, Andrea Resende is a respected leader in Brazil's impact ecosystem. Her diverse experience and deep industry expertise enable her to drive positive social and environmental change through her various Board and Advisory roles. Committed to advancing sustainable finance and empowering women leaders, Andrea continues to make significant contributions to the evolving impact landscape in Brazil and beyond.

Andrea Resende