Manuel Solórzano Puerto

Manuel Solórzano Puerto has extensive experience working in the finance and development sectors. Manuel is currently employed at CAF - banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe - as a Principal Executive. In this role, Manuel is responsible for identifying and structuring financing and investment opportunities focused on Project Finance operations. Manuel has successfully negotiated favorable terms and conditions with clients and financial institutions, ensuring compliance and portfolio quality.

Before joining CAF, Manuel worked as a Director at Acvay Capital, where they led the Infrastructure & Project Finance Advisory practice. Manuel provided comprehensive financial advisory services to project developers, borrowers, lenders, and investors. Manuel was responsible for managing the pipeline and project origination, including structuring, due diligence, credit analysis, financial modeling, and restructuring.

Prior to Acvay Capital, Manuel worked at IDB Invest as an Investment Management Associate and Senior Financial Analyst. Manuel managed and structured the pipeline for infrastructure and energy projects, conducted due diligence and credit analysis, and negotiated legal documents for corporate debt and capital financing.

At Fitch Ratings, Manuel worked as a Research Analyst in the Global Infrastructure Group. Manuel was responsible for risk rating assignments in Project Finance and Corporate Sector transactions in Latin America.

Manuel began their career at Banco Popular as a Financial Analyst, where they developed and strengthened basic financial statements and provided reports and data analysis for improvements. Manuel also worked at Global Market International S.A as an Imports Leader.

Overall, Manuel Solórzano Puerto's work experience demonstrates their expertise in project finance, infrastructure, and investment management. Manuel has a proven track record of successful portfolio management, negotiation, and financial analysis.

Manuel Solórzano Puerto has a specialization in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from Duke University, obtained in 2020. Manuel also holds a Master's degree in Corporate Finance from CESA, completed between 2016 and 2017. In 2010 to 2013, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, with a focus on Finance, from both Université du Québec à Chicoutimi and Universidad EAN. Prior to that, they obtained a degree in Finance and International Trade from Universidad del Rosario between 2007 and 2010. Manuel Solórzano Puerto has also gained additional certifications, including those in Electromovility in Public Transport from UITP in 2021, and various certifications related to finance, entrepreneurship, and business obtained from institutions like Duke University, Coursera, and others.