Our agile and innovative team has funded over 180 projects totaling nearly US$1.5 billion. CIFI is one of the few permanent local players across the region specializing in middle market infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The team is exclusively dedicated to the Asset Management business. It diligently carries out the CIFI AM Investment Process, which outlines the necessary steps to identify suitable investment opportunities that adhere to the Equator Principles and the IFC Performance Standards for sustainability.

JAVIER ESCARRIOLA

Managing Partner

  • 28 years of experience investing in wide range of sectors including infrastructure, renewable energy, and financial sector.
  • Masters Degree in Economics of Money Banking and Finance from the University of Shefield in the UK.
  • 16 years Board Chairmanship of CIFI.

RICARDO RICO FRANCO

Head of Funds

  • 25 years of experience in asset management, capital markets, treasury operations and corporate finance in Latin America, USA and Asia.
  • Masters Degree in Finance and Business Administraction.
  • Recently joined CIFI.

CARLOS POVEDA

Compliance Officer

    • 30 years of experience in auditing, controlling, accounting, compliance, and corporate finance in Colombia, Panama, and Central America
    • Postgrad in Banking Law and International Financial Reporting Standards
    • Joined CIFI in 2018

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