Gina V.
Senior Export Finance and Business Development Director
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Gina V. is a highly experienced professional in the field of international finance, with a deep focus on Export & Trade Finance and Business Development. Over 17 years, she has cultivated her expertise across various sectors, including energy, transport, telecom, infrastructure, and defense. During her tenure at Commerzbank AG, Gina played a pivotal role in launching the Export Finance desk at their Paris branch, successfully closing 20 transactions worth 600 million EUR across ten countries over a decade. Her strategic involvement extended to the complex structuring of multi-source financings backed by renowned credit agencies like BpiFrance AE and CESCE. In addition to her financial acumen, Gina is a connector, fostering relationships with major corporations in France, Spain, and Germany, as well as sovereign entities in emerging markets. Leader in institutional representation, she has held senior roles in negotiation and post-closing follow-ups, contributing to industry positions through her involvement with the French Banking Federation and ICC Export Finance Sustainability group. Her academic credentials include a Master’s in International Finance from Sciences Po Bordeaux and certificates from both the Stockholm School of Economics and INCAE Business School focused on sustainable finance and environmental risk analysis, respectively.
Experience
Co-Founder & CEO
Shuzo Tropical Izakaya · 2024 — PresentLaunched a colombo-Japanese bistro, developing the business plan and managing legal and financial structuring, recruitment, and operational oversight. Supervised pre-opening and post-opening planning with the architect, construction teams, and equipment suppliers. Collaborated with the chef to create the menu, manage food costs, and develop the wine list. Worked with a communication and PR agency on brand development and marketing strategies, including social media engagement.Director — Export & Trade Finance
Commerzbank AG · 2013 — 2023Established and led the Export Finance desk at the Paris branch, developing processes, tools, and the team, resulting in a portfolio of 20 closed transactions totaling 600 M EUR across 10 countries over a decade. Engaged in structuring complex financing solutions, covered by export credit agencies such as BpiFrance AE and CESCE, across sectors including energy, transportation, telecom, infrastructure, and defense. Managed business development initiatives targeting major corporations in France, Spain, and Germany, as well as sovereign entities in emerging markets from prospecting to contract signing. Oversaw high-level institutional relations, acting as a senior negotiator with BpiFrance, CESCE, multilateral agencies, and DFIs for structuring and post-closing follow-up. Served as a representative in key institutional committees, contributing to positions for the Paris banking community.Associate Director — Export & Trade Finance
Crédit Agricole CIB · 2007 — 2013Originated and managed long-term export financing backed by export credit agencies, collaborating with multilateral institutions and DFIs in Latin America, overseeing a portfolio of 1 billion EUR across four countries. Directed short and medium-term trade finance transactions including letters of credit, SBLC, and international guarantees while fostering customer relations and cross-selling opportunities across various business lines.Credit Risk Analyst
Crédit Agricole CIB · 2007 — 2010Conducted credit analysis and decision-making for portfolios amounting to 200 M EUR, focusing on large corporate clients in France and the U.S., in addition to structured financing and market products. Provided training to junior credit analysts.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Master II in International FinanceSciences Po Bordeaux · 2004 — 2006
- Finances and International RelationsU. San Martín, Bogotá · 1998 — 2003