Leonardo Viana
Senior Director, Conservation Impact at Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Leo is one of the rare professionals who successfuly combines the qualities of international sophistication and understanding, dedication to worthy causes, hard work, organization, and a warm and friendly personality. It has been a pleasure and an honor to have gotten to know him through the work we have done together.
Leo worked with me on several large extractives and transport sector projects, including one of the largest civil works projects in the world, evaluating environmental and ecosystem risks and applying the IFC Performance Standards. He excelled at seeing the "big picture," quickly grasping key project challenges, being able to articulate these issues in a clear manner, and developing appropriate management measures. In addition, he was simply a pleasure to work with.
Leo is one of the rare professionals who successfuly combines the qualities of international sophistication and understanding, dedication to worthy causes, hard work, organization, and a warm and friendly personality. It has been a pleasure and an honor to have gotten to know him through the work we have done together.
Leo worked with me on several large extractives and transport sector projects, including one of the largest civil works projects in the world, evaluating environmental and ecosystem risks and applying the IFC Performance Standards. He excelled at seeing the "big picture," quickly grasping key project challenges, being able to articulate these issues in a clear manner, and developing appropriate management measures. In addition, he was simply a pleasure to work with.
Leo is one of the rare professionals who successfuly combines the qualities of international sophistication and understanding, dedication to worthy causes, hard work, organization, and a warm and friendly personality. It has been a pleasure and an honor to have gotten to know him through the work we have done together.
Leo worked with me on several large extractives and transport sector projects, including one of the largest civil works projects in the world, evaluating environmental and ecosystem risks and applying the IFC Performance Standards. He excelled at seeing the "big picture," quickly grasping key project challenges, being able to articulate these issues in a clear manner, and developing appropriate management measures. In addition, he was simply a pleasure to work with.
Leo is one of the rare professionals who successfuly combines the qualities of international sophistication and understanding, dedication to worthy causes, hard work, organization, and a warm and friendly personality. It has been a pleasure and an honor to have gotten to know him through the work we have done together.
Leo worked with me on several large extractives and transport sector projects, including one of the largest civil works projects in the world, evaluating environmental and ecosystem risks and applying the IFC Performance Standards. He excelled at seeing the "big picture," quickly grasping key project challenges, being able to articulate these issues in a clear manner, and developing appropriate management measures. In addition, he was simply a pleasure to work with.
Credentials
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Leadership Fundamentals
Harvard UniversityDec, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Open Water Diver
PADI
Experience
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Sustainable Forestry Initiative
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director, Conservation Impact
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Aug 2020 - Present
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Conservation International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Team Member, Corporate Climate & Ecosystem Resilience
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Jun 2019 - Jul 2020
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Director, CELB, Responsible Mining + Energy
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Dec 2013 - Jul 2020
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ERM
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant - Biodiversity
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Oct 2012 - Nov 2013
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Ocean Conservancy
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Deputy Director
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May 2009 - Aug 2012
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National Coordinator - International Coastal Cleanup - Brazil
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Jan 2004 - Apr 2010
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Global Environment Facility
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United States
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Environmental Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Consultant - International Year of Biodiversity
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Mar 2010 - Feb 2011
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Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
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Brazil
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Researcher
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Feb 2003 - May 2009
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Education
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Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
MSc -
University of Delaware
B.Sc.(Agr.)