William Portilla
About William Portilla
William Portilla serves as the Global Credit Risk Manager at Root Capital, where he has worked since 2009. He has extensive experience in agribusiness value chains and risk management across various regions, including Latin America, Africa, and Indonesia.
Work at Root Capital
William Portilla has been employed at Root Capital since 2009, currently holding the position of Global Credit Risk Manager. In this role, he oversees credit portfolios and risk management, contributing to the organization's mission of supporting sustainable agricultural enterprises. Prior to this position, he served as Gerente de Crédito Regional Mesoamérica from 2010 to 2015, where he focused on credit management in the Mesoamerican region.
Education and Expertise
William Portilla earned a Master's degree in Agribusiness from Ohio State University-Newark Campus, studying from 1991 to 1993. He also holds a degree in Desarrollo Rural with a focus on Economia Agricola from Universidad de Costa Rica. His academic background supports his expertise in agribusiness value chains and rural financing.
Background
William Portilla has a diverse background in credit risk management and rural financing. He has worked in multicultural environments across multiple continents, including Latin America, Africa, and Indonesia. His previous experience includes a role as Senior Loan Officer at Conservation International, where he focused on the Mesoamerica region from 2006 to 2009.
Achievements
Throughout his career, William Portilla has contributed to capacity building for rural enterprises. His work encompasses areas such as financial analysis, strategic planning, governance, social and environmental impact, and investment analysis. These contributions have supported the development of sustainable practices within agribusiness.