Benjamin Velazquez

Benjamin Velazquez is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in project finance and loan capital markets, currently serving as Managing Director and Head of Americas Project Finance Loan Capital Markets at ING Capital, LLC since May 2021. Since joining ING in September 2011, Benjamin has held multiple leadership roles, including Director and Head of Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure within Loan Capital Markets. Prior experience includes positions at Scotia Capital, where Benjamin led Latin America Global Infrastructure Investments, and Commerzbank AG, where efforts focused on re-establishing the Infrastructure Finance business. Additional expertise was gained at Standard Chartered Bank, managing significant project finance initiatives, and ANZ Investment Bank as Vice President. Benjamin holds an MBA in Finance with a Co Major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from NYU Stern School of Business and a BS in Finance from Siena College.