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São Paulo, Brazil

Brasol provides solar-as-a-service to businesses across Brazil, creating immediate energy cost-savings for its clients without their having to invest capital in equipment, installation or operations.Brasol offers turn-key solutions for a diverse range commercial and industrial energy needs, including free- and captive- market consumers with interest in either on-site or remote generation.

São Paulo, Brazil

Grow and manage a portfolio of private equity, energy investments in the Americas on behalf of Siemens Financial Services.

São Paulo Area, Brazil

Micropower is a leading developer of storage, solar and microgrid solutions that helps its customers reduce their energy costs while meeting their environmental goals.

Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

A Brazilian power generation company responsible for the development of a 1,338 MW natural-gas fired combined-cycle thermal power plant in the Port of Açu, in the State of Rio de Janeiro, whose construction was authorized in March 2018. The power plant is designed to supply power to the hub's LNG Regasification Terminal and to private companies starting in 2021.Siemens holds 33% stake in UTE GNA I, while the remaining 67% interest is held by Gas Natural Acu (GNA), a joint venture of… Show more A Brazilian power generation company responsible for the development of a 1,338 MW natural-gas fired combined-cycle thermal power plant in the Port of Açu, in the State of Rio de Janeiro, whose construction was authorized in March 2018. The power plant is designed to supply power to the hub's LNG Regasification Terminal and to private companies starting in 2021.Siemens holds 33% stake in UTE GNA I, while the remaining 67% interest is held by Gas Natural Acu (GNA), a joint venture of Prumo Logistica (70%) and BP (30%). Show less

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Is a Brazil based developer of renewable power generation projects for its own portfolio, and a financial advisor to other energy companies on raising debt and equity. Aleph & Babel has developed thermal, hydro, and wind projects, and has raised for its clients US$500M in debt and equity capital. Aleph & Babel led the corporate and financial structuring of nine project companies representing 1,300 MW and US$1B of investments. Aleph also led the sale of a majority stake in the project… Show more Is a Brazil based developer of renewable power generation projects for its own portfolio, and a financial advisor to other energy companies on raising debt and equity. Aleph & Babel has developed thermal, hydro, and wind projects, and has raised for its clients US$500M in debt and equity capital. Aleph & Babel led the corporate and financial structuring of nine project companies representing 1,300 MW and US$1B of investments. Aleph also led the sale of a majority stake in the project companies, in a transaction that returned to shareholders five times the capital invested. Show less

Sao Paulo, Brazil

The objective was to provide sophisticated financial structuring to support new business origination for GE Industrial in Latin America, and underwrite GE investments in strategic transactions. Designed tailor made financial structures, and led the origination of US$1.7B in potential equipment sales in oil & gas, municipal lighting, marine power, and high voltage transmission lines.• US$1B in municipal lighting concessions in Sao Paulo.• US$500M in international bond issue secured by… Show more The objective was to provide sophisticated financial structuring to support new business origination for GE Industrial in Latin America, and underwrite GE investments in strategic transactions. Designed tailor made financial structures, and led the origination of US$1.7B in potential equipment sales in oil & gas, municipal lighting, marine power, and high voltage transmission lines.• US$1B in municipal lighting concessions in Sao Paulo.• US$500M in international bond issue secured by client receivables• US$200M in high voltage transmission lines in Peru, and Ecuador Show less

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Advise and support all of GE's businesses on the design and execution of legal and financial structures for infrastructure projects throughout Latin America.

Sao Paulo, Brazil

The objective was to start up and head the firm’s infrastructure M&A practice. • Originated and led the firm's first infrastructure mandate, a deal valued approximately at US$ 100 million.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Brazilian IPP with a thermal, hydro, wind, and waste-to-energy portfolio. The objective was to raise capital to fund an aggressive investment program, while minimizing the equity dilution of the original shareholders. In three years, shareholders exited their investment with five times the invested capital.Led the company’s growth and exit strategy, business development, capital raising through M&A transactions and project finance structures, and negotiated all EPC contracts and… Show more Brazilian IPP with a thermal, hydro, wind, and waste-to-energy portfolio. The objective was to raise capital to fund an aggressive investment program, while minimizing the equity dilution of the original shareholders. In three years, shareholders exited their investment with five times the invested capital.Led the company’s growth and exit strategy, business development, capital raising through M&A transactions and project finance structures, and negotiated all EPC contracts and shareholder agreements. • Led the corporate and financial structuring of 9 companies representing 1,300 MW and investments of US$1B • Raised US$500M in debt and equity capital. • Member of the board of all investee companies, including Neoenergia, CIBE, CEB and CELG as shareholders. Show less

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Crossborder M&A advisory.

Spain

Managed US$270M of EUR, GBP, and USD portfolios on behalf of global private banking clients.

Malaga, Spain

Founding partner of business intelligence consultancy for commercial real estate developers

New York, Ny

The objective was to provide institutional investors with securities trading and investment recommendations based on fundamental analysis of Argentine, Brazilian, and Mexican issuers in the pay tv and telecom sectors. Published investment recommendations and analysis of company announcements, quarterly financial statements, industry trends, and relevant local and international events. Periodically reviewed with company management business strategy, current operations, industry trends… Show more The objective was to provide institutional investors with securities trading and investment recommendations based on fundamental analysis of Argentine, Brazilian, and Mexican issuers in the pay tv and telecom sectors. Published investment recommendations and analysis of company announcements, quarterly financial statements, industry trends, and relevant local and international events. Periodically reviewed with company management business strategy, current operations, industry trends, accounting issues, capital expenditures, and financing requirements. Marketed research to the internal sales force, and externally to institutional clients and the financial media. Show less

New York, Ny

Investment research on the steel and construction sectors for Argentine, Brazilian, and Mexican issuers.

New York, Ny

Investment research on Argentine, Brazilian, and Mexican issuers in all sectors.• Ranked by Institutional Investor in the 1996 annual selection of outstanding Latin American securities analysts.

M.A.

Advanced Manager Course

Partnership In International Management (Pim)

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba