Kristie Pellecchia Loiacono

Kristie Pellecchia Loiacono is the founder and a principal at Pellecchia International, a financial advisory firm that offers bespoke capital solutions and strategic consulting with a particular focus on the Latin American region and a passion for economic development. She previously led the Western Hemisphere portfolio for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the U.S. government’s development bank. Before joining the DFC, Ms. Pellecchia spent 16 years at multinational financial institutions with a focus on the Americas, most recently as managing director at SMBC and previously as director at BNP Paribas. She has an MBA in finance from the Wharton School and a BS in industrial engineering from Lehigh University. Recognized by Crain’s list of “Notable Women in Finance,” she also serves various organizations as board member, operating partner, and adviser.