Federico Apéstegui Guardia
About Federico Apéstegui Guardia
Federico Apéstegui Guardia serves as the Vice President of Climate & Sustainability at General Atlantic since 2023, based in London. He has a diverse background in sustainability and business, with previous roles at Mesoamerica and SYSTEMIQ Ltd., and holds multiple degrees from prestigious institutions including Harvard University.
Work at General Atlantic
Federico Apéstegui Guardia serves as Vice President, Climate & Sustainability at General Atlantic. He has held this position since 2023, working on-site in London, England. In this role, he focuses on initiatives related to climate and sustainability, contributing to the firm's commitment to responsible investment and environmental stewardship.
Previous Experience at Mesoamerica
Prior to his current role, Federico worked at Mesoamerica in various capacities. He served as Innovation Officer from 2016 to 2017, followed by a position as Investment Associate from 2017 to 2020. He later became Vice President of Business Development, a role he held from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Mesoamerica spanned a total of four years, during which he contributed to the firm's investment strategies and innovation initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Federico Apéstegui Guardia has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard University, studying at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government from 2019 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Tecnológico de Monterrey, completed between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, he studied Sustainable Development at HEC Paris, where he obtained a Master of Science (MSc) from 2014 to 2015. His education includes courses in Government and Leadership at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez and Business Administration at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.
Experience at SYSTEMIQ Ltd.
Federico worked at SYSTEMIQ Ltd. as a Senior Manager from 2021 to 2024. In this role, he focused on sustainability initiatives and strategies, contributing to the company's mission of driving systemic change for a sustainable economy. His experience at SYSTEMIQ further solidified his expertise in climate and sustainability.
Fellowship at Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Federico Apéstegui Guardia was a Schmidt MacArthur Fellow at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation from 2014 to 2015. This fellowship provided him with the opportunity to engage in projects centered on circular economy principles and sustainable development, enhancing his knowledge and experience in these critical areas.