Karla brings 20 years of experience in identifying opportunities in new and emerging markets and developing and implementing strategies for execution. She began in the Banking sector in Mexico as a derivatives trader at Banco Santander where she also managed marketing. As a senior trader and risk manager for Cargill, Karla coordinated logistics, pricing and marketing for local crops. In her 15+ years with Bunge, Karla traded oilseeds, developed the oils product-lines for bulk and finished goods, optimized the value chain, did business development for Latin America. She has been active in sustainability markets since 2007 developing the origination strategy for Bunge and directly managing projects which include REDD, impact investment, structured finance, sustainable agriculture, energy efficiency, sustainable farming, waste management and supply chain optimization among others.
Karla Canavan
