Josh Hurwitz Email & Phone Number

Morristown, Nj, Us

Strategic and M&A execution advisory services as in-house partner for acquisition, development and portfolio management in the ports, maritime and logistics industries. We identify challenges and opportunities; develop robust M&A investment and strategic plans; and deliver value by connecting ideas, people and capital. Clients include private equity and infrastructure funds, port authorities, terminal operators, local, state & federal policy makers, and International Financial Institutions (IFIs).

New York, Ny, Us

Working with my wife, Erika Vexler, at the Vexler Group with Compass, I bring a passion for deal making and outstanding client service in residential real estate in the SF East Bay. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, evaluating retirement options, or investing in properties, I can help you navigate the process. In every engagement I bring an analytical mindset and a sensitivity to the human element to ensure your success. Together we can help transform a house to maximize sale price, envision improvements to get the inside edge on your new home, or uncover market opportunities to generate investment wealth. Reach out today and let's start your journey together. DRE# 02105069. https://www.compass.com/agents/joshua-hurwitz/

Long Beach, California, Us

Drive strategic initiatives including: * API data integrations with marine terminals* Develop zero-emissions sustainable heavy-duty trucking strategy including: Electric-battery & hydrogen fuel cell technology assessment, pursuing funding and development partnerships, and evaluating infrastructure investment opportunities

Long Beach, California, Us

I offer nearly 20 years of experience in commercial infrastructure investment, corporate finance and business development, with an emphasis on the port and maritime industries in the U.S. and Latin America. My expertise is in port acquisition and new concessions, market studies, M&A due diligence, business plan modeling and the negotiation of partnership agreements. I have a track record of successful collaboration in roles ranging from operating company senior management to corporate finance and strategy consulting: Lead virtual, global teams (US, Latin America, and UK locations) advising $500 million to multi-billion dollar, global infrastructure M&A transactions. Produced requisite reports, models, forecasts, summaries, and evaluations. Project lead for commercial and technical lenders’ advisory services for acquisition financing of a US container port portfolio valued in excess of $2 billion. Identified undisclosed capex requirements to meet target capacity/volume. Project lead for commercial advisory evaluating impact of merger of three foreign shipping lines on their overlapping container terminal holdings in the US. Identified complex labor union considerations, commercial synergies, as well as dis-economies of scale. Provided long-term pro-forma projections for valuation model inputs. Deal size in excess of US$3 billion.Moffat & Nichol is a global infrastructure advisor providing engineering and commercial advisory services, specializing in M&A transactions for marine terminals and ports

The Hague, Zh, Nl

General Manager for Latin America port infrastructure investments on behalf of a leading global terminal operator. Directed 2-3 concurrent, $500 million to $2 billion projects throughout Latin America. Marshaled efforts of 12-20 person teams in pursuit of long-term concessions. Secured pivotal resources in mitigating risk, projecting revenue, and reaching agreements. Coordinated legal, technical, engineering, financial, insurance, tax, labor, and commercial advisers in analyzing investment opportunities. Managed pursuit budgets of approximately $750K. Project leader on $500 million brownfield port acquisition in Colombia. Identified and responded to competitive market threats, identifying value-generating opportunities representing $80 million in net present value (NPV)  Reduced port authority risk. Gathered market intelligence and located funding sources. Met with government officials, including Vice President of El Salvador, and business leaders, frequently. Differentiated projects and drove positive media; secured government-sanctioned leases and private-investor partnerships. Negotiated consortium partnership agreement and earned pre-qualified bid submission status for a $1 billion greenfield port concession in Panama. Directed $120k media outreach strategy with external PR advisers, including print, radio, tv and events, and nurtured positive company PR positioning. Developed strategy for pursuing upcoming tender concession process to redevelop the Puerto Nuevo port complex in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Pre-qualified company with government for bidding process, collaborated with existing terminal management to size the market opportunity, and developed and executed a capture plan.

Morristown, Nj, Us

Corporate business development leader for Latin America on behalf of the largest U.S.-based seaport operator in the Americas. Led or participated in 15+ infrastructure investment transactions with a cumulative value in excess of US $5 billion, including public concession bids, private acquisitions and asset sales. Overcame 11th hour objections and brought 3-way partnership to agreement – $470 million public concession bid in Valparaiso, Chile. Devised amenable solution and brokered agreement for new container terminal development and operation contract. Successfully obtained investment committee approval for a binding offer. Identified risks and recommended non-binding bid submission; mitigated long-term issues with rejection of $580 brownfield port investment in Puerto Cortéz, Honduras. Conducted extensive engineering and market studies. Expanded reach and improved corporate and terminal operations, piloting special projects. Guided multidisciplinary teams in developing company automation strategy. Led and participated in 15+ potential M&A transaction assignments, cumulative valuation in excess of $5 billion.

Morristown, Nj, Us

Head of Finance, Administration and HR for high-growth JV operating entity formed to run a 50-year concession at the Port of Oakland. Joint venture between Ports America and Terminal Investments Ltd. for operation of one of the largest container terminals in port.  Established and headed finance and corporate operations for $150+ million, Port of Oakland redevelopment – named “Real Estate Deal of the Year” by 2009, San Francisco Business Times. Assumed CFO accountability reporting in tandem to joint venture CEO and Ports America CFO, oversaw 3 direct reports and 4 shared service center service-level agreements (SLAs) for Accounting, Taxes, AR/AP, Customer Service, Payroll, Labor Dispatch and Vessel Planning. Oversaw daily FP&A operations, established rolling, 18-month budget, and reported financial results. Adapted new Oracle accounting system Served as Corporate Officer and board secretary. Grew revenue from startup to $80 million in first year, $150 million by second year, on track to meet long-range, expansion goals; $500 million over 10-15 years. Negotiated customer contracts and increased customer base 18-fold in 2 years. Earned $5 million in government security grants. Enhanced facility security, improved operating performance, and reduced operating costs with equipment upgrades and process improvements. Introduced Oracle reporting to improve fiduciary accuracy.

Morristown, Nj, Us

- Advanced from market analyst to manager in first year based on performance and leadership capabilities.- Evaluated merger and acquisition risk and potential for 50+ locations.- Reviewed revenue models and market trends; forecasted volume and earning potential for US$70 million inland port acquisition in Mexico.

Master Of Arts In International Relations, International Economics & Finance Specialization

Ba, Latin American Studies

Semester Abroad Coursework In Economics