My name is Adriano Sartori Pedroso, I am an engineer, and I have dedicated my professional life to the world of cocoa and chocolate — a universe that has taught me about nature, people, and purpose. Before founding Gencau, I created and led a company that developed innovative technologies for cocoa and chocolate, some of them patented, which achieved international recognition in the field of fine chocolate and the transformation of fine-flavor cocoa. Over time, I realized that the greatest challenge was not just making better chocolate, but reconnecting two worlds that had grown apart — the cocoa-growing regions, between the Amazon and Atlantic forests, and the major consumer markets around the globe. That vision gave birth to Gencau, which I founded together with Ernesto Neugebauer, a member of the first family to produce chocolate in Brazil. Together, we unite tradition and innovation to build a bridge between origin and consumption — a company that believes sustainability and prosperity must walk hand in hand. At Gencau, we work so that every cocoa bean tells a story — of preserved forests, empowered communities, and extraordinary flavor. Our purpose is simple, yet profound: to show the world that it is possible to prosper by doing good — for the land, for people, and for the future. I am above all, the father of Bruno, and the husband of Arali, the person who inspired me and first introduced me to the fascinating world of cocoa — and who remains the heart of this journey.

Alfonso Garcia Mora is IFC’s Vice President for Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean at the World Bank Group, where he oversees operations, advisory, and investments across all sectors, and drives partnerships to maximize development impact. He also serves as Chair of the Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN). Previously, he was IFC Vice President for Asia and the Pacific. From 2013 to 2020, he held senior roles at the World Bank, including Global Director for Finance, Competitiveness & Innovation, and led regional work in Latin America, MENA, and Eastern Europe. He managed the Financial Sector Assessment Program and represented the WBG in the Financial Stability Board and other international fora. Before joining the World Bank Group, he spent over 12 years in the private sector, including as Partner-Managing Director at Analistas Financieros Internacionales. He holds a PhD in Economics and a Master of Finance.

Aline is a professional with over 20 years of experience in sustainability and ESG, having contributed to Natura’s ambitious sustainability journey, where she led the agenda to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33% across the entire business chain. She has participated in major national and international initiatives, such as the development of the GRI-G4 guidelines for the Global Reporting Initiative and the B3 Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE). Currently, Aline serves as Corporate Engagement Director for Latin America at The Nature Conservancy (TNC). In this role, she leads regional corporate initiatives and partnerships, driving systemic changes in value chains of key commodities such as cocoa and beef. Her efforts align with TNC’s 2030 conservation goals and global objectives related to sustainable development, climate change, and biodiversity. Aline brings a unique perspective built from her strategic work with leading companies and high-impact territorial initiatives. As Corporate Engagement Director, she has spearheaded efforts for the private sector to go beyond meeting ESG targets and become a driving force in environmental regeneration and socio-economic development. She has been developing innovative models that connect ambitious corporate decarbonization and conservation goals with nature-based solutions, particularly in priority regions such as the Cerrado, Amazon, and Atlantic Forest.

Ambroise Fayolle was appointed Vice-President of the European Investment Bank in February 2015. He is currently responsible for climate action, just transition, and energy efficiency for SMEs. He is also responsible for funding and treasury of the EIB and is Board member of the European Investment Fund. In addition, he oversees the EIB’s activities in France, as well as in many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Pacific Ocean. Graduate from the Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA), he spent most of his career in various positions at the French Treasury Department and in the IMF and the World Bank, including as a Board member of the two institutions for 8 years.

Dr. Barbara Buchner is Global Managing Director of Climate Policy Initiative and a leading authority on climate finance. Recognized among the most influential in climate policy, she advises global leaders on climate, energy, and land use investments. She directs the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance, whose instruments have mobilized over USD 4 billion for sustainable development. Barbara also leads the Global Landscape of Climate Finance, the benchmark for tracking flows, and coauthored the OECD’s seminal USD 100 billion report ahead of the Paris Agreement. She founded the San Giorgio Group, fostering collaboration to accelerate sustainable, low-emission economies.

Bruce Douglas has over 25 years of international experience in renewable energy and electrification. He is the CEO of the Global Renewables Alliance and Chief Growth Officer of the Global Wind Energy Council. His previous roles include leadership positions at Eurelectric, SolarPower Europe, WindEurope, and FLiDAR, and he founded the RE-Source Platform and the Global Solar Council. He has also served on numerous advisory and industry boards, including RE100, IRENA, and the IEA. With a master’s degree in renewable energy systems technology, he is recognized as a global leader in advancing clean energy initiatives and is fluent in English and French.

Carrie Suen is the Vice President at Ant International, where she leads the Global Affairs and Strategic Development team which is responsible to drive the global strategies and strategic developments of Ant International to bring more inclusive, green and sustainable changes to the ecosystem. Prior to this Carrie was the Head of Legal of Ant International from 2017-2021. Under her leadership, Ant’s International Legal team grew fourfold, supporting over 100 markets/regions. Since joining Ant in 2014, Carrie has been at the forefront of the global digital payment and regulatory development, and has been involved in regular direct communications and dialogues with regulators/government and international organizations, to raise awareness the importance of financial inclusion and help shape the policy landscape globally. Carrie is an advisory board member of Emerging Payments Association Asia and sits on the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Legal, Regulatory and Supervisory industry taskforce to further the G20’s objective in promoting more inclusive cross-border payments landscape.