Alternative Assets Specialist, oversees the investment process for this type of asset at AFAP SURA, a pension fund manager with over USD 3.3 billion in assets under management. Maria Noel joined SURA Asset Management in 2014, taking on various roles. She is member of SURA Asset Management’s functional regional ESG team, comprising 18 individuals from all the countries where the group operates. She plays an active role in defining policies, objectives, and activities related to sustainable investments. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Accounting from the Universidad de la Empresa, an MBA from Westfield Business School in the United States, and a Master’s degree in Business Valuation from the Escuela Internacional de Gerencia in Granada, Spain.