We aim to enhance our sovereign clients' access to low-cost, stable capital flows, create opportunities for investing in national priorities, and attract international partners for mutual prosperity.
We are laser-focused on defending our clients' priorities, achieving optimal results in negotiating complex financial agreements, crafting strategic plans, and supporting debt management to navigate an evolving and challenging global landscape.
We strive to reform the international financial architecture to better meet our clients' needs in an increasingly complex global landscape, with a focus on financial stability, energy security, and shared prosperity.
Our team has supported over 20 sovereign governments worldwide. We also regularly work with international organisations, helping shape the landscape of sustainable sovereign debt and sovereign resilience.
Jill Dauchy is the founder and Chief Executive of Potomac Group LLC, a financial advisory firm specializing in sovereign balance sheet management. With over 25 years of experience, she has advised governments and institutions, including the World Bank, United Nations, and African Development Bank, on debt sustainability, market access, and infrastructure financing. Previously, she worked in sovereign advisory at UBS and was a Managing Director at Millstein & Co. Jill is also the host of Sovereign Debt, a globally recognized podcast, and serves as an external expert to the IMF. She holds an M.B.A. from Wharton, an M.A. from the Lauder Institute, and a B.A. from Barnard College, and is fluent in French and Russian.
Jill Dauchy is the founder and Chief Executive of Potomac Group LLC, a Washington, DC-based financial advisory firm specializing in advising governments on complex sovereign balance sheet management. With over 25 years of experience as a trusted advisor to governments and public entities across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, she has worked extensively on debt sustainability, restructuring, and financing strategies to stimulate economic growth, maintain market access, and fund critical infrastructure. Jill has a particular interest in developing innovative financial solutions that help governments meet their development priorities.
Since founding Potomac Group, Jill has advised a range of sovereign and institutional clients, including the World Bank, United Nations, and African Development Bank, as well as a number of non-governmental organizations. Her sovereign advisory work spans countries such as Nepal, Zimbabwe, Botswana, The Gambia, Côte d’Ivoire, Iceland, Serbia, Indonesia, Ecuador, Pakistan, and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Jill began her career in finance on the Emerging Markets fixed income trading floor at Swiss Bank Corporation in New York. Following the bank’s acquisition of S.G. Warburg & Co. and subsequent merger with UBS, she moved to London, joining its sovereign advisory team. She continued working with that team for over 15 years, advising governments worldwide before returning to the U.S. in 2015. Prior to founding Potomac Group, Jill was a Managing Director at Millstein & Co.
In addition to her advisory work, Jill is the host of the globally recognized podcast, Sovereign Debt, which has been downloaded in over 154 countries. She also serves as an external expert to the IMF and is an active member of the Institute of International Finance (IIF), where she contributes to the Principles Consultative Group, the Committee for Sovereign Risk Management, and the Committee for Debt Transparency.
Jill holds an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of Business and an M.A. in International Studies from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. She earned her B.A. in Soviet/Russian Studies from Barnard College, Columbia University, and is fluent in French and Russian.
Antonio Davila Bonazzi is a finance expert with 20+ years of experience in banking, capital markets, and risk management. As an expert consultant for Potomac Group, he specializes in sustainable finance instruments, helping governments and institutions develop innovative financial solutions. Previously, Antonio spent 15 years at the World Bank Treasury, advising over 20 countries and leading financial strategies that resulted in $20 billion in capital markets transactions. He also served as Senior Advisor to the World Bank’s VP/Treasurer, managing investment and liability portfolios and overseeing the Bank’s $350 billion loan portfolio. His expertise in capital markets, risk management, and sustainable finance makes him a trusted advisor to governments and financial institutions worldwide.
Antonio Davila Bonazzi is a seasoned finance expert with over 20 years of experience in banking, capital markets, and risk management. As an expert consultant for Potomac Group, he specializes in sustainable finance instruments, advising governments, financial institutions, and corporations on structuring innovative financial solutions.
Previously, Antonio spent 15 years at the World Bank Treasury, where he advised 20+ countries across Latin America, North Africa, and Eastern Europe on risk management and capital market access. He played a key role in designing financial strategies that resulted in $20 billion in capital markets transactions, helping clients secure funding and mitigate financial risks.
As Senior Advisor to the World Bank’s VP/Treasurer, Antonio was instrumental in managing the Bank’s investment and liability portfolios and overseeing its global treasury operations. Earlier, as Manager of the Loan Services Group, he led the administration of the World Bank’s $350 billion portfolio of loans, grants, and guarantees, ensuring operational efficiency and financial integrity.
Antonio’s deep expertise in capital markets, risk management, sustainable finance, and development finance makes him a trusted advisor to governments and institutions navigating complex financial landscapes.
Sashi Jayatileke is a seasoned expert in climate and development finance with over 23 years of experience in blended finance, impact investing, and financial inclusion. Most recently, she served as a Blended Finance Advisor at USAID, leading initiatives to mobilize climate finance, including the $250 million Climate Finance for Development Accelerator (CFDA). She has extensive experience designing and structuring financial solutions across Africa and Asia, with a focus on private sector development and women’s economic empowerment. Sashi holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and a BA from Vanderbilt University.
Sashi Jayatileke is a dynamic leader with over 23 years of expertise in climate and development finance, specializing in blended finance, impact investing, and financial inclusion. She has a proven track record of designing and executing strategic investment initiatives that bridge the public and private sectors, as well as donor communities.
Most recently, Sashi served as a Blended Finance Advisor with USAID’s Resilience, Environment, and Food Security Bureau in Washington, DC. In this role, she led efforts to mobilize climate finance for USAID and its partners, spearheading projects that drive investments toward climate goals. She played a pivotal role in designing and managing USAID’s Climate Finance for Development Accelerator (CFDA), a $250 million flagship initiative aimed at mobilizing $2.5 billion in public and private investments by 2030 to accelerate the transition to an equitable and resilient net-zero economy.
With two decades of experience spanning private sector development, financial structuring, and women’s economic empowerment, Sashi has worked on structuring financial transactions using guarantees, human-centered product design for new markets, and product development for financial institutions across Africa and Asia. She is a skilled collaborator and strategist, adept at advising policymakers and stakeholders on effective climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Sashi holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and a BA from Vanderbilt University. She remains deeply committed to driving sustainable outcomes and enhancing resilience in communities worldwide.
Aurelia Micko is a development and climate finance expert with over 20 years of experience advancing sustainable policies, programs, and partnerships. Most recently, she served as Senior Advisor for Carbon Markets and Climate Finance at USAID, where she led interagency collaborations and advised USAID Missions worldwide on carbon finance and climate strategies. She has held leadership roles at USAID Missions in Kenya, Asia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, overseeing multi-million-dollar programs in forestry, clean energy, and biodiversity conservation. Aurelia holds a Master’s in Environmental Management from Yale University and a B.A. in Integrated Science from Northwestern University.
Aurelia Micko is a development and climate finance expert with over 20 years of experience shaping country- and regional-scale policies, programs, and partnerships for sustainable development. She has deep expertise in climate and carbon finance, climate change mitigation and adaptation, natural resource management, clean energy, biodiversity conservation, and water and sanitation. Throughout her career, she has played a pivotal role in leveraging private sector, NGO, and intergovernmental collaborations to drive systemic change. An experienced leader, Aurelia has managed large, cross-cultural teams and is highly skilled in strategy development, project design and implementation, alliance building, writing, and public speaking.
Most recently, Aurelia served as Senior Advisor for Carbon Markets and Climate Finance at USAID’s Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security. In this role, she represented USAID in U.S. Government interagency working groups and developed engagement strategies across key sectors, including energy, agriculture, forestry, and transport. She also led collaborations across USAID Bureaus and initiatives, while advising USAID Missions in Kenya, Mozambique, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Vietnam, Indonesia, Pakistan, Colombia, and Mexico on carbon market and climate finance program design and implementation.
Aurelia has held leadership roles at USAID Missions in Kenya, the Regional Development Mission for Asia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, where she oversaw multi-million-dollar portfolios in forestry, climate adaptation, clean energy, and biodiversity conservation, as well as numerous public-private partnerships. Previously, she served as a Program Officer at NOAA, connecting climate science to disaster management, water resource management, agriculture, and health, and representing NOAA in both domestic and international forums.
Aurelia holds a Master’s in Environmental Management (MEM) from Yale University’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and a B.A. in Integrated Science, with a double major in Biochemistry and Biophysics, from Northwestern University. She is fluent in Polish and proficient in Spanish and Indonesian.
Bruno Silvestre is a veteran media strategist and journalist with 28 years of experience advising top global leaders and institutions on strategic communications. Before joining Potomac Group, he served as a Senior Communications Officer at the IMF, personally advising Managing Director Christine Lagarde on media strategy during international crises. Previously, he spent over two decades at ABC News, where he covered major world events and worked alongside legendary journalists such as Peter Jennings and Ted Koppel. His award-winning journalism earned him a Peabody Award, an ATAS Emmy, and recognition from the Overseas Press Club. With experience in over 70 countries, Bruno now helps governments and organizations develop targeted communications strategies and crisis response plans. He holds a Master’s from Columbia University’s School of Journalism and splits his time between Paris and the South of France.
Bruno Silvestre is a seasoned media strategist with over 30 years of experience in television news, international communications, and crisis management. He has advised top global leaders and organizations on media outreach and strategic messaging, bringing a unique blend of journalistic expertise and high-level institutional insight.
Before joining Potomac Group, Bruno served as a Senior Communications Officer at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where he was a trusted media advisor to Managing Director Christine Lagarde. He played a key role in shaping her global communications strategy, particularly during international crises. Bruno first worked with Ms. Lagarde at the French Ministry of Economy and Finance during the 2008 financial crisis, serving as her press advisor and liaison to the foreign press. He also accompanied her to G7, G20, and international summits, gaining deep expertise in global economic diplomacy and institutional affairs.
Bruno's career in journalism spans over two decades at ABC News, where he served as Paris Bureau Chief and Senior Producer. Working alongside legendary journalists such as Peter Jennings, Ted Koppel, and Dan Rather, he covered major world events—including the fall of the Iron Curtain, conflicts in the Middle East, the Balkan wars, and political upheavals in Africa. His outstanding journalism earned him prestigious honors, including a Peabody Award, an ATAS Emmy Award, and recognition from the Overseas Press Club.
After his tenure at ABC, Bruno continued his career at CBS and NBC, reporting from over 70 countries and cultivating an extensive global network of media contacts. His deep knowledge of international affairs and media landscapes makes him a sought-after advisor for governments, institutions, and private-sector clients looking to craft targeted communication strategies or navigate media crises.
Bruno holds a Master of Science from Columbia University’s School of Journalism and divides his time between Paris and the South of France.
Virat Singh is an economic and fiscal analyst specializing in sovereign debt sustainability and sustainable debt instruments. Virat has supported advisory mandates to he governments, financial institutions, and development organizations on asset-liability management, debt sustainability, and climate finance. Virat has provided technical assistance and capacity-building workshops in ten countries, including Cabo Verde, Zambia, Ecuador, and Sri Lanka. Previously, at the IMF and World Bank, he conducted research on fiscal policy, public financial management, and climate finance, contributing to over 200 reports, policy papers, and flagship publications such as the IMF’s Fiscal Monitor and World Economic Outlook. His expertise in economic strategy and fiscal research makes him a trusted advisor in sovereign finance.
Virat Singh is an economic and fiscal analyst specializing in sovereign debt sustainability and the execution of sustainable sovereign debt instruments. He brings extensive experience in advising governments, investment banks, NGOs, public sector enterprises, philanthropic institutions, multilateral development banks, and development finance institutions. His work focuses on the interlinkages between asset-liability management, debt sustainability, and mobilizing finance for climate and nature-related initiatives.
Virat is an expert in feasibility assessments, economic scenario analysis, and developing customized fiscal recommendations backed by rigorous research and data-driven insights. Over the past year, he has worked with governments and international organizations to provide technical assistance and capacity-building workshops in ten countries, including Cabo Verde, Zambia, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Sri Lanka, Oman, Kenya, Seychelles, and the Maldives.
Prior to his consulting work, Virat held positions at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB), where he conducted research and analysis on fiscal policy, expenditure policy, revenue mobilization, climate finance, and public financial management. He contributed to the development of national debt and expenditure frameworks and played a key role in shaping IMF country programs and global fiscal research. His work has informed flagship IMF publications, including the Global Debt Database, Fiscal Monitor, and World Economic Outlook.
Over his career, Virat has authored, co-authored, or contributed to more than 200 surveillance outputs, book chapters, strategy notes, policy reports, academic papers, specialized blogs, and workshop presentations. His deep expertise and strategic insights make him a sought-after advisor for governments and institutions navigating complex economic and fiscal challenges.
