Carmen Romero is an experienced professional with over 23 years of expertise in managing cross-functional, inter-disciplinary teams. Carmen's areas of specialization include ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), Social Entrepreneurship, Impact Investing, Venture Philanthropy, and Gender Lens Finance. Throughout her career, Carmen has successfully developed scalable business development strategies and formed commercial partnerships for PE-backed, listed, and family-owned multinationals and startups across Europe, Africa, Latin America, and India. Fluent in five languages, Carmen is a passionate advocate for generational leadership, business coaching, and mentoring. She is also a sought-after speaker on topics such as gender, impact investing, social enterprise, and authorship.
Fluent in multiple languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, German) and with experience working across various regions (Europe, Africa, Latin America, India), I have a broad skill set and a track record of successfully developing scalable business strategies, building corporate partnerships, and raising capital for startups and multinationals. I also have experience in the real estate industry, specifically in developing smart cities for low-income communities. Additionally, I have a passion for gender equality, impact measurement, social entrepreneurship, and mentoring.
Certifications: DeFI decentralized finance