Adriana Banez
About Adriana Banez
Adriana Banez is a Practice Lead at the World Economic Forum, where she has worked since 2015. She has a background in economics and political economy, with previous roles at HSBC, CAF, and OECD, and has developed tools to promote inclusive growth in Latin America.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Adriana Banez has served as Practice Lead at the World Economic Forum since 2015. In this role, she focuses on enhancing competitiveness and addressing inequality through policy innovation. She plays a significant part in the Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth Labs, where she engages in multi-stakeholder dialogues aimed at improving national strategies. Her work involves developing frameworks that support inclusive growth outcomes.
Previous Experience at HSBC Global Banking and Markets
Adriana Banez worked at HSBC Global Banking and Markets from 2010 to 2013 as an Entrepreneurship Specialist. During her three years in London, she contributed to initiatives that supported entrepreneurship within the banking sector. Her role involved analyzing market trends and providing insights to foster entrepreneurial growth.
Experience at CAF - Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina
Before her tenure at HSBC, Adriana Banez was employed at CAF - Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina as a LATAM Entrepreneurship Executive from 2008 to 2010. Based in Caracas, Venezuela, she focused on promoting entrepreneurship across Latin America. Her work included developing programs and strategies to support economic development in the region.
Education and Academic Background
Adriana Banez holds a Master's degree in Political Economy from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from UCAB - Universidad Católica Andrés Bello. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in economic policy and entrepreneurship.
Role at OECD - OCDE
From 2013 to 2015, Adriana Banez worked as a Market Economist at the OECD in the London Metropolitan Area. In this capacity, she analyzed economic data and trends to inform policy decisions. Her experience at the OECD contributed to her expertise in market dynamics and economic development.