# Marco Monroy

> Marco G. Monroy is the Miami-based founder and CEO of MGM Innova Group and co-founder of MGM Innova Capital. A Colombian lawyer authorized to practise in Colombia and New York, he previously advised the Japanese government on climate market mechanisms and founded MGM International. His career spans carbon-project development and investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at MGM Innova Group
- **Organizations:** MGM Innova Group, MGM Innova Capital, MGM International
- **Nationality:** Colombian
- **Education:** Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Universidad del Rosario, Master’s degree in legal studies, American University Washington College of Law
- **Known for:** Built MGM International’s portfolio to more than 400 projects in 35 countries through 12 offices., Selected among the World Economic Forum’s 100 Global Leaders of Tomorrow in 2002., Led MGM International, recognized as best CDM/JI project developer in 2005.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2000** — Advised the Japanese government on climate-change market mechanisms.
- **2000-2010** — Founded and served as CEO of MGM International.
- **2002** — Named a Global Leader of Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum.
- **2003** — Attended a climate-change event in Beijing and helped Diego Maradona renegotiate commercial commitments.
- **2010** — Co-founded the MGM Innova Capital group with Maria Pia Iannariello in August.
- **2013** — MGM Sustainable Energy Fund reached its first closing in May.
- **2021** — Appeared on Macro Hive Conversations with Bilal Hafeez on March 19.
- **2023** — Listed as a speaker on responsible investment at the Pacific Alliance Private Equity and Venture Capital Summit on March 8.

## Achievements

- Built MGM International’s portfolio to more than 400 projects in 35 countries through 12 offices.
- Selected among the World Economic Forum’s 100 Global Leaders of Tomorrow in 2002.
- Led MGM International, recognized as best CDM/JI project developer in 2005.
- Co-founded MGM Innova Capital, manager of MGM Sustainable Energy Fund and MSEF II.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Research checked in October 2026: the official team page lists Monroy as founder and CEO; current MSEF and MSEF II pages describe both funds as in monitoring and divestment. This is a current-status check, not a dated announcement.

## Links

- Website: https://mgminnovagroup.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-monroy-3bbb704b

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Last updated: 2026-10-09