Partner at Koalsulting, a firm specializing in public and government affairs. Former Executive Director of the National Air Transportation Chamber in Mexico, a major industry association for air transportation in Mexico. Law degree, ITAM; MSc in Public Policy, UCL; MPA, Harvard Kennedy School. Formerly Served in the Mexican Congress (2009-2012), in the Presidential Transition Team and as Director of Regulatory Affairs for Televisa, among other positions.

Specializes in law, policy and regulation of network and regulated industries.

Accomplished weekly columnist for Excelsior Newspaper and weekly commentary on national TV and radio for Grupo Imagen. Young Global Leader 2013 of the World Economic Forum. Law Degree (ITAM). MSc In Public Policy (UCL), Master in Public Administration (Harvard University).

An executive with more than 17 years experience in managing teams in the public and private sectors; regulatory affairs, legislation, regulation, finance and economics.

Until May of 2019, he served as the Executive Director of the National Air Transportation Chamber (CANAERO), a private industry association with a 52-year history that represents 67 national, international, and cargo airlines, as well as aviation service providers and private air taxi operators. He manages an annual budget of US$500,000 and seven staff members. Under his tenure, eight new members have been affiliated at CANAERO including Airbus. Participated in negotiations on behalf of the industry for the New International Airport, fuel market liberalization and passenger taxes.

Previously served as Director of Financial Planning and Evaluation at Telecomm-Telégrafos, a state-run telecommunications company with more than 15,000 employees (federal government’s satellites and its fiber optic backbone). Federal Congressman in the LXI Legislature where he chaired the Special Committee on Digital Access and served as Senior Member in the Economics Committee. In the private sector, he worked as a lawyer in various top-tier firms, as Director of Regulatory Affairs at Televisa Corporacion and as a partner at Techonomics, where he advised various companies.

In March 2013 the World Economic Forum selected him as a member of the Forum of Young Global Leaders. Since 2010 he is a national columnist in Excelsior (Opinion, Money) and has written for magazines such as Forbes Mexico. Select speaking engagements at events organized by Forbes Mexico, the World Economic Forum and Harvard Business Review.

Alternative name spelling: Rodrigo Perez-Alonso, Rodrigo Perez Alonso

Carlo Perez-Arizti is a Partner at Baker McKenzie's Mexico City office, focusing on large national and international mergers and acquisitions, and on scaling up start-ups in Mexico and Latin America. He has worked at the firm for over 17 years in Mexico and New York City, and was promoted to partner at age 32. He is Mexico and Latin America’s head for innovation for the North America transactional practice Group. For his legal work, he has been recognized by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Latin Lawyer. Perez-Arizti co-founded Fundacion Participacion y Accion Ciudadana, an education and health NGO, and abogadoemprendedor.com, a free legal advice for startups. He has also been a mentor at a number of organizations, including Endeavor Mexico, SUM, MassChallange, AbogadasMX and Centro Mexicano Pro Bono. Perez-Arizti is regularly published by Tier 1 publications for his views on Mexico and Latin America’s entrepreneurial growth, including Reforma, Forbes, el Heraldo de Mexico, and Pro Magazine. He is a Member of the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem and of the Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin. Perez-Arizti graduated from Universidad Iberoamericana. He also has a master's in Public Management from the London School of Economics, where he was a Chevening and CONACYT scholar.

Lucas Pescarmona is President of Mercantil Andina Compania de Seguros (insurance) and Chief Operating Officer of VENTI, one of the leading industrial groups in Latin America. VENTI has its core businesses in the manufacturing and developing of renewable energy equipment and power stations. The capital goods manufacturing (IMPSA) includes hydromechanical and wind generation equipment, development of hydropower stations and wind farms for electric power generation; waste management and environmental services; auto industry supplies; and property and casualty insurance (Mercantil Andina). Pescarmona holds a BA in Economics and a BA in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as an MBA from Luigi Bocconi University.

Tokini Peterside is a Nigerian entrepreneur and businesswoman who is committed to creating a new narrative about Africa through its culture and creative industries. She is the Founder & CEO of ART X Lagos Collective, which organizes the Art X Lagos, the first international art fair in West Africa. The Financial Times described the fair as "a reflection of Nigeria's potential on the global scene," and it has since become a cornerstone of the African art sector, contributing significantly to Lagos' global positioning as a fast-emerging and exciting cultural hub. Tokini also launched platforms to support emerging talent: ART X Live! - a dynamic showcase and accelerator for rising musicians and artists, and the ART X Prize - Nigeria's leading award for emerging artists.

An internationally recognised cultural leader who promotes cultural diversity, gender equality, and peace through music and arts, Petrocelli is the Founder and President of EMMA for Peace (Euro-Mediterranean Music Academy), one of the largest organisation for the promotion of music diplomacy globally. Currently he serves as the Head of Dubai Opera, the main performing arts center in the UAE. In 2022, he was selected by the think tank Friends of Europe among the 40 most influential young personalities in Europe.

For over ten years, Grégoire has been working for the family business, a Swiss private Bank, in Switzerland, the Bahamas, and the UK. Grégoire currently leads the North American market for private clients out of Geneva, his hometown. Developing strong relationships is key in everything he does, both professionally and personally. Grégoire believes that more than ever, the World requires human connectivity and inquisitive minds. Grégoire holds an MBA from IESE and a MA from Edinburgh University. Outside work, he enjoys reading, playing tennis and hiking.

Christoph Pietsch is part of the management board of Publicis Groupe Germany. As Chief Growth Officer, he is responsible for group marketing, business development, innovation management, partnerships and corporate communications. In October 2015 he was appointed as the youngest Chief Marketing Officer in the country and the first in the global organization's history. From 2017 to 2021, Pietsch was Chief Marketing Officer of Omnicom's DDB Group in Germany. During those years, the 400-people-strong creative company became agency of the year two times in a row and finished all national creative rankings as #1. In 2020 and 2022, he was again named Agency Personality of the year by HORIZONT and New Business Magazine.

Before becoming a partner/Director, Marta was head of business development, leading a team focused on innovation, management and transformation of XP Inc. businesses. Previous to XP Inc, Marta worked worked in strategy and management consulting. She holds a degree in public administration. She is the leader of the MLHR3 group, which was responsible for XP Inc. commitment to reach 50% women in all hierarchical levels by 2025.

Dr. Katarzyna Pisarska is the Founder and Director of the European Academy of Diplomacy in Warsaw, Poland and the Visegrad School of Political Studies run in cooperation with the Council of Europe. She is also the Program Director of the Warsaw Security Forum and a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum in Davos. In the past, she has served as adviser to the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Polish Parliament, to the Office of National Security at the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland; and continues to work as regular foreign affairs broadcaster in Polish and international media.

In addition to her leadership and management experience Dr. Pisarska pursues a career in academia. She is an Assistant Professor at the Warsaw School of Economics and a Visiting Professor at ADA University in Baku, Azerbaijan. Previously, Dr. Pisarska was a Fulbright Visiting Fellow at Harvard University (2007), a Visiting Scholar at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (2010) at the University of Oslo (2012) and at the Australian National University in Canberra (2015). She is the author of the book "The Domestic Dimension of Public Diplomacy - Evaluating Success through Civil Engagement (Palgrave 2016).

Recent Distinctions: Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum in Davos (2014); "99 under 33" most influential world foreign policy leaders, Diplomatic Courier (2013); Outstanding Young Scholars Award (2013-2016), Polish Minister of Science and Higher Education (2013).

Bachelor's degree, Georgetown University; MBA, Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth; executive certificates, Yale University and the Harvard Kennedy School. Entrepreneur harnessing business and philanthropic acumen to effect change where it is needed most in the globe. Formerly: Director, PineBridge Investments, participated in directing over $10 billion of private equity, hedge and real estate transactions globally; with AIG Investments, Friedman Billings Ramsey and Barclays Capital. Co-Founder and President, REALICITY, a technology-driven brokerage firm developed to manage marketing, streamline booking and communication, and automate the bidding process in a real estate transaction. Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer, MPOWERD, a solar product company with global distribution in more than 70 countries. Founded The Soleil Group, a strategy firm. Co-Founder and Member of the Board, Council of Urban Professionals. Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum. Former: Term Member, Council on Foreign Relations; Member of the Advisory Board, George Clooney's Hope for Haiti Now Fund. Interests: martial arts & transcendental meditation.

Tom Plümmer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Wingcopter. He heads Wingcopters Business Development and is the driving force behind the company's strategy. His vision centers around the global implementation of civilian drone technology that enables economic growth and the improvement of living conditions. Tom was featured in Forbess 30 under 30.

Over 25 years of experience in insurance industry, holding various technical and management roles. From Jul 2016, CEO Asia and Member of Group Executive Committee, Swiss Re. From Nov 2019 Group Chief Risk Officer AIA. Fellow, Casualty Actuarial Society. Member, American Academy of Actuaries.