Gabriel España
CEO @ Iskali Capital Group | Mobilizing Capital for Impact in Emerging Markets | Private Equity, Mezzanine & Debt | Board Advisor | Speaker & Published Author
About Gabriel España
On the Board of Advisors, Gabriel provides strategic guidance on cross-border and impact-driven transactions. With over two decades in investment banking and emerging markets finance, he brings deep expertise in structuring complex capital solutions and connecting issuers with global sources of private and institutional capital.
Past experience
Gabriel España is Managing Director & CEO of Iskali Capital Group (ICG), leading its investment banking and advisory platform focused on high-impact transactions in emerging markets aligned with the UN SDGs and global ESG standards. Over his 25-year career, he has structured and managed more than $3.6 billion across private equity, M&A, project finance, and impact investing. Under his leadership, ICG has mobilized over $300 million in debt and equity across Latin America and the Caribbean in partnership with leading DFIs, impact funds, and family offices. Gabriel specializes in designing innovative capital solutions—spanning private debt, equity, mezzanine finance, and first-loss guarantees—across sectors including housing, health, education, agribusiness, infrastructure, and financial inclusion. A frequent speaker and published thought leader, he is recognized for bridging global capital with local insight to drive sustainable growth in emerging economies.