Andrea C. Ramirez

Andrea C. Ramirez has a diverse work experience in the field of corporate responsibility, sustainability, and research. Andrea C. is currently working at Preqin as the VP, Head of ESG Commercial Strategy, where they lead the company's ESG initiatives. Prior to this role, they held positions as AVP, Head of ESG Client Strategy & ESG SME and Global Lead Corporate Responsibility at Preqin, where they were responsible for designing and implementing their corporate responsibility function. Andrea also worked as a Senior Research Associate and Research Associate at Preqin.

Before joining Preqin, Andrea worked as a Social Innovation & Sustainability Consultant at CAF - banco de desarrollo de América Latina from 2017 to 2019. Andrea C. also held roles as a Social Innovation & Sustainability Grants Officer and in Infrastructure & Private Debt at CAF from 2014 to 2016. Andrea started their career as a Research Assistant at Universidad del Rosario, where they worked at the Competitiveness and Strategy Center.

Additionally, Andrea is a member of the Membership Committee at UKSIF and the Corporate Reporting Reference Group at Principles for Responsible Investment.

Andrea C. Ramirez obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics and International Business from Universidad del Rosario in 2010-2015 and a Bachelor's degree in Science of Management from Montpellier Business School in 2012-2013. Andrea C. then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Local Economic Development from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2016-2017. Additionally, they have completed certifications in subjects such as ESG Investing, Alternative Investment, and Climate Change from various institutions including CFA UK, CAIA Association, University of Cambridge, and Harvard University. In 2022, they attended University of Cambridge for a course on Business and Climate Change: Towards Net Zero Emissions. Andrea also plans to continue their education at Harvard University in the field of The Practice of PDIA: Adapting to Climate Change from 2017-2027.