July 20, 2026 | Global Equity

William Blair Bets on Latin America: Jorge Velásquez on Building the Firm’s Next Growth Chapter

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Head of Latin America Distribution

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Jorge Velásquez, head of Latin America distribution at William Blair Investment Management, speaks with Citywire about the firm's growing presence across Latin America and the U.S. offshore market. He discusses William Blair's nearly century-long heritage as an independent, active-only manager, the intentional approach behind the team and distribution model taking shape in the region, and where he sees the most compelling opportunities for active managers today.