BNEF Forum Sao Paulo

Luiza Demôro

Head of Energy Transitions

BloombergNEF

Luiza Demôro is the Global Head of Energy Transitions at BloombergNEF (BNEF), Bloomberg’s strategic research provider covering global commodity markets and the disruptive technologies driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. Luiza coordinates BNEF’s research and initiatives in several strategic areas globally. As governments, investors and businesses make unprecedented, long-term pledges to decarbonize, BNEF’s energy transition specialists connect the dots across countries, regions, sectors and technologies to help all stakeholders implement decarbonization strategies and understand the solutions and opportunities in the race to net zero. Luiza also leads the global Climatescope project and the Bloomberg NetZero Pathfinders initiative.

Ambassador André Aranha Corrêa do Lago

Secretary for Climate, Energy and Environment, President for COP30

Rafael Rabioglio

Head of Latin America

BloombergNEF

Vinicius Nunes

Brazil Lead Analyst

BloombergNEF

Vinicius Nunes is a BloombergNEF research associate based in Sao Paulo. He writes about the energy transition in Latin America, including energy policy, sustainable finance, decarbonization pathways, clean energy and clean transport. In addition, Vinicius writes about broader low-carbon investments and on capital mobilization in and to emerging markets and developing economies. Prior to joining Bloomberg L.P., he worked for a Brazilian renewable energy developer with focus on wind and solar assets. Vinicius holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Sao Paulo and a M.S. in Energy Markets from Grenoble INP in France.

Reinaldo Passanezi

Chief Executive Officer

CEMIG

Fabio Zanfelice

Chief Executive Officer

Auren

Yayoi Sekine

Head of Energy Storage

BloombergNEF

Yayoi Sekine heads the energy storage practice at BloombergNEF based out of New York. Yayoi oversees a research team that produces insights on the impacts of decentralization of our energy systems. These include demand-side opportunities, the growing role of energy storage and how our power systems and networks are being shaped and responding to these trends. She advises utilities, technology companies, investors and policymakers across these fields. She has authored numerous research papers and regularly speaks at international conferences and in the mainstream media. She previously led the Americas Energy Storage research practice for BNEF, also in New York, and prior to that was Research Analyst based in Sao Paulo having spent four years covering Latin American renewable energy market development through BNEF. Yayoi holds a BSc in Global Resource Systems with focus on Latin America from the University of British Columbia (Canada).

Kyle Harrison

Head of Sustainability Research

BloombergNEF

Kyle Harrison is a head of sustainability research at BloombergNEF. Kyle's responsibilities include analysing the mechanisms corporations are using to purchase clean energy, and how corporate demand is impacting energy policy and power market design. Additionally, Kyle looks at broader trends in the corporate sustainability space, including supply chain and emissions reductions strategies.

Antoine Vagneur-Jones

Head of Trade and Supply Chains

BloombergNEF

Antoine Vagneur-Jones leads the Trade and Supply Chains team at BloombergNEF, Bloomberg’s primary research service covering the energy transition. His team's analysis looks at the energy transition’s impact on manufacturing and trade across heavy industry and clean energy. Antoine previously worked for a Tokyo-base PV developer and, prior to that, a think tank in Paris. He holds degrees from the London School of Economics and SOAS, University of London.

Luciana Costa

Managing Director of Infrastructure, Energy Transition and Climate Change

BNDES

Luciana Costa transitioned to the public sector, in 2022, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from over 25 years in the financial market. She has held key positions at global institutions such as BankBoston, Citibank, ABN AMRO, and Standard Bank. Most recently, she served as Senior Country Manager for Brazil at Natixis (Groupe BPCE). Luciana holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) and a master’s degree in finance from both Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV-SP) and the University of Chicago (USA). Since March 2023, she has been the Managing Director of Infrastructure, Energy Transition, and Climate Change at BNDES, where she leads strategic initiatives focused on sustainable development and innovation in the sector.

André Clark Juliano

Senior Vice President, Vice President of Siemens Energy Brazil

Siemens Energy Latin America

Luis Viga

Brazil Country Manager, President of the Board, ABHIV

Fortescue

Luis Viga joined Fortescue in April 2021 as Country Manager, with responsibility for leading the Green Hydrogen operation in Brazil. He manages the strategy, development of the internal market, feasibility for implementing wind, solar and H2 plants, in addition to the relationship with the government and industry. As president of ABIHV (Brazilian Association for the Green Hydrogen Industry), he plays a crucial role in the promotion and development of green hydrogen as a source of clean and sustainable energy for Brazil. He works to establish partnerships, influence policies and promote industry growth across the country.

Rachel Garmarski

News Editor

Bloomberg News

Tifenn Brandily

Head of Transition Risk

BloombergNEF

Tifenn Brandily leads the transition risk team at BloombergNEF based in London. The team focuses on the impacts of the low-carbon transition on company performance and helps investors understand policy, technology and market risks. Before this, Tifenn led BNEF’s research on low-carbon technology costs and was a key contributor to the New Energy Outlook (NEO). Tifenn holds an MSc in mechanical engineering from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and an MA in international affairs from Sciences Po.

Ambassador Patricia Espinosa Cantellano

CEO and Founding Partner

onepoint5

In today’s complex world, no one can solve problems alone. Ambassador Patricia Espinosa understands this better than most people. Her broad perspective, convening power, ability to build bridges with disparate parties and trusted relationships with influential global players enables her to find solutions to the most difficult situations. Actions that contribute to a more sustainable and safer world for everyone. For over 40 years she’s worked at the highest levels of diplomacy, multilateral negotiations and international relations. She’s experienced on both the national and the international stage and brings these perspectives to projects relating to sustainability, green growth, multilateralism, environmental stewardship, gender equality, and the protection of human rights. When there’s no clear path to success, you can trust Patricia to find one.

Ben Backwell

Chief Executive Officer, Global Wind Energy Council, Chair, Global Renewables Alliance (G

GWEC

Sofia Maia

Head of Country Transition Research

BloombergNEF

Sofia Maia is an energy transition analyst at BloombergNEF (BNEF) – a strategic research provider covering low-carbon technology markets – based in São Paulo. At BNEF, she is the project manager for Global Climatescope, one of BNEF’s largest projects. Climatescope tracks and analyses the condition for clean energy investment in over 130 markets in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America and the Middle-East. She is also the lead author of the Power Transition Trends 2021 report. Based on detailed proprietary data on 140 markets conducted by more than 60 BNEF analysts, the Power Transition Trends study assesses the world’s progress toward lower-carbon sources of generation. Sofia holds a degree in Public Administration from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV – São Paulo).