Thomaz de Carvalho Pacheco e Silva

Thomaz de Carvalho Pacheco e Silva has over 15 years of experience spanning investment banking, sustainable investing, and nonprofit leadership. He currently works at IDB Invest, where he supports the organization’s investment efforts in the Amazon region. Previously, he co-founded Good Karma Partners, the largest independent sustainable investment firm in Latin America, and Estímulo 2020, Brazil’s first COVID-relief fund for SMEs, which disbursed over US$35 million in loans to more than 3,000 small businesses. Thomaz has held senior roles in both the private and social sectors, including CFO of RenovaBR and Vice President at Itaú BBA, where he led M&A and equity transactions totaling over US$2 billion. He brings a strong interdisciplinary background with expertise in corporate finance, governance, and stakeholder engagement. He holds a Master’s in International Public Policy (MIPP) from Johns Hopkins University – SAIS, a law degree from the University of São Paulo, and has completed executive and exchange programs at Stanford GSB and Sciences Po, respectively. Thomaz is fluent in Portuguese, English, and French, and has advanced proficiency in Spanish.