Maria Whittaker

Maria Whittaker is a Sustainability Expert currently working independently to assist a leading Latin American Airline with their ESG roadmap. Maria is also the Co-Founder of Downforce Technologies, focusing on nature-based solutions in agricultural supply chains. As the Chief Development Officer at Quebracho Herrado SA, Maria oversees the family farming business. With a background in financial data businesses, Maria has experience in strategy, business development, and preparing companies for sale. Additionally, Maria has held roles at ShipServ, Data Explorers Ltd, Thomson Reuters, J.P. Morgan, and Salomon Brothers Inc. Maria holds an MBA from INSEAD, and degrees in Economics from Harvard University and Universidad de 'San Andrés'.