Eduardo Tugendhat is an expert in inclusive supply chains and public-private alliances, and co-author of the seminal Harvard Business Review article "Inclusive Growth: Profitable Strategies for Tackling Poverty and Inequality". He is currently Director of Thought Leadership at Palladium, a global impact firm with operations in over 90 countries.
Throughout his 40-year career, Eduardo has designed and executed programs to accelerate inclusive economic growth and generate employment opportunities in 64 countries, generating private sector investments and transforming value chains across industries ranging from agriculture to financial services. Eduardo was co-founder and CEO of CARANA Corporation, now part of Palladium. He has a BA from Harvard University and an MA from University of Wisconsin.
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