Martin Diaz Plata

Martin Diaz Plata is an experienced investment professional currently serving as the Head of Private Equity Investments at BlueOrchard Finance Ltd since January 2023. In addition, Martin holds board member positions at D1 S.A.S and Agritask, both starting in November 2022 and July 2023, respectively. Previously, Martin was a Managing Partner at Capital Group from March 2003 to November 2022, overseeing private equity investments in emerging markets, including notable companies such as D1 and Arcos Dorados. Martin's extensive experience also includes roles at Dentalia as Chairman and Board Member (2018-2022) and as a Principal at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (1995-2002), focusing on private equity in Latin America. Martin began their career as an Associate at Corporacion Financiera del Valle (1990-1993), specializing in fixed income instruments. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Columbia Business School and a degree in Finance and International Relations from Universidad Externado de Colombia, complemented by an exchange program at Rochester Institute of Technology.