Laying the Foundations

Critical Insights into Brazil’s Infrastructure

Kingsley Gate 360 Episode 1

Ana Claudia Reis


Senior Partner

Kingsley Gate 360 aims to be a space for open debate between leading Brazilian executives on the most varied subjects with relevance and direct impact in Brazil and contemporary societies in general.
In our inaugural episode, we bring together industry experts Marcia Ferraresi, Teresa Vernaglia and Gustavo Canto Lopes, to discuss key topics impacting infrastructure development in Brazil and beyond. Join us as we explore the challenges, opportunities, and need for investment in this critical sector.

Key Highlights from Episode 1

Climate Change
and Infrastructure

Explore the impacts of climate change on infrastructure development in Brazil and strategies for resilience.

Regulatory
Empowerment

Learn how regulatory agencies are shaping the legal framework for infrastructure projects and ensuring security for investors.

Brazil vs.
Latin America

Gain insights into the comparative landscape of infrastructure investment between Brazil and other Latin American countries.

Political Cycles
and Infrastructure

Discover how political shifts influence infrastructure projects and investment decisions.

The Need for
Investment

Understand the critical role of investment in addressing infrastructure challenges and driving economic growth.

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Meet Our Guests

David O’Brein

Vice President

David has more than 30 years of experience in managing and implementing complex projects in large engineering companies. Since 2012, she has been at Pátria Investimentos, one of the largest alternative investment managers in Latin America.

Currently, she is Managing Director and leads the technical and ESG areas of the infrastructure fund, not only in Brazil, but also in Latin America, where Pátria has a very relevant asset allocation mandate.

Through her active participation in Pátria, Marcia contributed to the development of contemporary societies through the positive impact on people’s lives and their communities. She has a degree in Civil Engineering from Poli-SP, with a postgraduate degree in Finance and HR from FGV, and a postgraduate degree in Project Management from George Washington University.

David O’Brein

Vice President

David has more than 30 years of experience in managing and implementing complex projects in large engineering companies. Since 2012, she has been at Pátria Investimentos, one of the largest alternative investment managers in Latin America.

Currently, she is Managing Director and leads the technical and ESG areas of the infrastructure fund, not only in Brazil, but also in Latin America, where Pátria has a very relevant asset allocation mandate.

Through her active participation in Pátria, Marcia contributed to the development of contemporary societies through the positive impact on people’s lives and their communities. She has a degree in Civil Engineering from Poli-SP, with a postgraduate degree in Finance and HR from FGV, and a postgraduate degree in Project Management from George Washington University.

David O’Brein

Vice President

David has more than 30 years of experience in managing and implementing complex projects in large engineering companies. Since 2012, she has been at Pátria Investimentos, one of the largest alternative investment managers in Latin America.

Currently, she is Managing Director and leads the technical and ESG areas of the infrastructure fund, not only in Brazil, but also in Latin America, where Pátria has a very relevant asset allocation mandate.

Through her active participation in Pátria, Marcia contributed to the development of contemporary societies through the positive impact on people’s lives and their communities. She has a degree in Civil Engineering from Poli-SP, with a postgraduate degree in Finance and HR from FGV, and a postgraduate degree in Project Management from George Washington University.

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