Marco Kelson Kertzman

Biography

Marco Kelson Kertzman is executive director at the Institute for Culture, Communications and Impact. ICCI is a brazilian regranter dedicated to promoting climate action, justice and democracy through strategic communications.

ICCI believes that cultural interventions and strategic communications are crucial elements in advancing our cause areas and, to that end, leverages philanthropic resources to support organizations equipped to shape public opinion and effectively influence decision-making in favor of climate, justice and democracy.

Prior to joining ICCI, Marco worked in financial markets for over 20 years, having dedicated the later part of his work to climate-related investments. He also led his family office's philanthropic grant program with a special focus on climate engagement and advocacy for climate-related public policy.

He is a member of The Impact and Generation Pledge and a board member at Food to Save - a foodtech company working on reducing food waste.