Federico Perez

Federico is a Colombian entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Selvitas. From venture capital to leading transformative environmental initiatives, his career reflects a combination of technological innovation, policy advocacy, and systemic change. At Selvitas, he is expanding forest conservation and restoration across Colombia’s tropical forest landscapes. With academic foundations in development economics (Michigan), supply chain management (MIT), and environmental management (Yale), he is deeply committed to climate action. Federico also serves as a board member of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s Latin America branch. A strong advocate for youth and collaborative policy development in Latin America, his mission is to foster sustainable, empathetic leadership and amplify his impact, driving resilient change on a global scale.