ZX Ventures, the venture capital arm of Anheuser-Busch InBev, is dedicated to driving innovation within and beyond the beverage industry. I support the development of investment strategies, fostering organic and inorganic growth through minority investments, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. My focus spans Europe, Latin America, and North America, targeting emerging sectors and cutting-edge technologies in Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, FoodTech, BioTech, both in D2C and B2B business models.

Engaged in multiple strategic initiatives spanning Finance, Sales, Growth Strategy, Product Management, Talent Management and Technology across diverse product lines, including Craft & Specialty Beers, Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages, and non-alcoholic drinks.

We specialize in business strategy, private equity due diligence, competitive research, customer insights, and value creation. We support Fortune 500 companies, portfolio companies, and emerging startups across a range of industries, including financial services, CPG, technology, retail, industrials, pharma, and healthcare.Over the last 10 years, we have advised Fortune 500 companies across financial services, technology, retail, food & beverage, CPG, FMCG, industrials, manufacturing, media & entertainment, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.We have worked with leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies on due diligence and value creation projects, including engagements for Tiger Global, Thrive Capital, K1 Management, AVALT, Hellman & Friedman, and ZX Ventures.Selected recent projects:• Developing GTM strategy to launch digital banking capabilities for a major bank.• Providing a mid-cap private equity firm with research and due diligence on a fintech target.• Supporting a bank’s operating model transformation to meet evolving customer demand and regulatory requirements.• Partnering with a $14B management consulting firm on a digital transformation project for a Fortune 500 diversified technology company.• Formulating a three-year strategic plan for a Fortune 100 FMCG organization.• Designing an ESG transformation strategy for a portfolio company of a large private equity firm.• Leading innovation transformation at a major US-based consumer goods company that included a new business unit and operating model.• Spearheading the Project Management Office for a portfolio company in retail.

Supported a Health & Wellness stealth company within Walmart, providing strategy, product design, marketing, and communications expertise. Initially incubated within Walmart's venture capital arm, the company graduated into Walmart Health & Wellness. The venture uses health insights and consumer engagement to help people save money, live better, and lead healthier lives.

Private equity research and due diligence to support multiple deals across various industries

SecondMic was a social network that gave people the ability to perform and share live broadcasts with their friends, years before TikTok, Meta, and other platforms embarked on a similar journey. My co-founder and I built and scaled the platform and brand, working on product development, marketing, operations, media relations, sales, and fundraising.We were ultimately backed by DreamIt Ventures and covered world events such as the NBA, March Madness, the Oscars, and the FIFA World Cup. It took four weeks for SecondMic to grow from zero to thousands of users and to carve a new way of sharing live moments with others.

Led a team of outstanding researchers, marketers, and strategy professionals who managed strategy, marketing, and communications for specialty groups within UBS, including Emerging Affluent, Private Bank, Family Office, and Institutional Services.Spearheaded the rollout of social media strategy to 7,000 financial advisors, navigating regulatory requirements and coordinating efforts across Compliance and Technology. Developed and executed comprehensive digital marketing campaigns from concept to completion.Managed cross-functional marketing teams and budgets, achieving significant increases in brand visibility and customer engagement through data-driven strategies.Handled corporate finance for the marketing team, overseeing budget allocation, financial planning, and cost optimization to maximize ROI on marketing initiatives.

Devised growth strategy to expand the bank’s presence among ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW), private bank, and family office clients.Oversaw the strategic revision of the branch footprint, identifying opportunities for M&A, branch closings, and consolidations. These initiatives culminated in the successful sale of dozens of retail branches to regional banks, optimizing operational efficiency and resource allocation.

Led the development of comprehensive financial analyses to identify client segment profitability, and strategically established financial goals, driving improved financial performance and decision-making.Directed extensive client and field research to identify key drivers of satisfaction. Spearheaded the development of a “gold standard” client experience for high-net-worth (HNW) clients, significantly enhancing client loyalty and retention.