Maria Fernanda Abidaud G. — Director of Programs, Latin America

Ms. Abidaud has worked on sustainable development projects for over 10 years with the purpose of promoting and integrating environmental and social values into the mission and operation of public and private sector actors. Prior to IEG, she worked for Greenplus Solutions and for iNNpulsa Colombia, a government agency, promoting green business and circular economy projects among entrepreneurs. She has also worked for several multinational companies in marketing and brand management including The Walt Disney Company, Blockbuster, Clarins for La Riviera, adding value to these organizations through best practices, mutual benefits on third-party alliances and maximizing business opportunities. She holds a master’s degree in Sustainability and Environmental Management from Harvard University; in addition, a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Universidad de los Andes, Colombia and a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Marketing from the University of Miami, Florida.