Felipe Villela
About Felipe Villela
Felipe Villela is a Business Development Manager with extensive experience in sustainable agribusiness and environmental initiatives. He has held various advisory and leadership roles, including positions at Climate Bonds Initiative and UN Environment Programme.
Current Role at The Landbanking Group
Felipe Villela serves as the Business Development Manager at The Landbanking Group since 2023. In this role, he focuses on identifying and developing new business opportunities, leveraging his expertise in sustainable agribusiness and environmental initiatives. His background in agroecology and leadership positions in various organizations enhances his ability to drive strategic growth for the company.
Educational Background
Felipe Villela has a diverse educational background. He studied at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Production Engineering from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his studies at HAS Green Academy, where he obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science in International Food & Sustainable Agribusiness from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, he completed a Minor in Agroecology at Universidade Federal de Viçosa from 2017 to 2018. He also attended THNK School of Leadership, completing the Emerging Leaders Program in Organizational Leadership in 2020.
Professional Experience
Felipe Villela has extensive professional experience in sustainability and business development. He worked at reNature as Founder & CIO from 2019 to 2023 and served as a Board Member from 2018 to 2023. He is currently involved with the Climate Bonds Initiative as an Advisory Board member since 2022 and has held advisory roles with Unilever and the UN Environment Programme since 2023 and 2020, respectively. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to promoting sustainable practices in food systems.
Leadership and Advisory Roles
Felipe Villela holds several leadership and advisory roles in prominent organizations. He is a Global Ambassador for Thought for Food and the Food & Land Use Coalition. He served as a Strategic Advisor for the United Nations Food Systems Summit Action Track 3, focusing on nature-positive production. Additionally, he is a Lead Author for the UN Environment Programme's Global Environmental Outlook on the role of business in transforming food systems. His contributions in these capacities highlight his influence in the sustainability sector.
Board Memberships
Felipe Villela is a Board Member of the Moet Hennessy (LVMH Group) World Living Soils Forum. His involvement in this forum demonstrates his dedication to advancing sustainable practices within the luxury goods sector. Through this position, he engages with leaders in the industry to promote initiatives that support soil health and sustainable agriculture.