Salvador Lopez

As Chief Environmental Officer at NADBank since June of 2017, Salvador López-Córdova leads the Bank’s efforts to ensure the environmental integrity of all operations and investments. He oversees the environmental review and certification process for infrastructure projects, helping to ensure they meet rigorous standards and deliver measurable benefits to communities along the U.S.-Mexico border. 

Salvador plays a key role in advancing the Bank’s mission to improve environmental conditions in the region, particularly through initiatives in water, wastewater, air quality, and climate resilience. He guides the integration of sustainability and environmental performance into project design, approval, and implementation, supporting long-term, cross-border impact. 

Prior to joining NADBank, Salvador held leadership and advisory roles at organizations such as the Global Green Growth Institute, McKinsey & Company, and CDM Smith, with a focus on green infrastructure, climate strategy, and water resource management. 

He holds degrees in environmental engineering from MIT and Stanford University, as well as an MBA from the University of California.