Marcos Sampablo

Managing Director - CrossBoundary Advisory

Marcos is a Managing Director at CrossBoundary, where he leads investments in underserved markets across Africa. He has successfully delivered numerous engagements for Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), impact and commercial investors, corporates, and donor agencies. Notably, he played a key role in the launch and implementation of the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator, an initiative designed to mobilize DFI investments in frontier markets such as Benin, the DRC, Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. He has also contributed to the design and operationalization of several impact funds across the continent. Currently, Marcos is spearheading the development of Invest 4 Peace, an innovative investment vehicle supported by UNCDF and GFFO, focused on deploying peace-positive capital in conflict-affected regions. In addition to his fund and platform work, he has completed multiple strategic and due diligence assignments for corporates and investors throughout Africa. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Marcosheld roles at McKinsey & Company, the Carbon Trust, and the European Union, gaining experience across strategy, sustainability, and public policy. He holds an MBA from INSEAD, an MA from SAIS at Johns Hopkins University, and a Master’s in Engineering (MEng) from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia.