Luis Alvargonzalez

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Zelestra @ Zelestra
Madrid, ES
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Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain, Spain
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About Luis Alvargonzalez

C-Suite executive with broad experience in leading teams through the execution of complex restructuring and growth situations. Vast experience in cross-border M&A and asset management (Europe, LatAm, North America and APAC). I hold several years of hands-on generalist private equity experience, developed both in London and Spain. Afterwards, I held positions focused on renewable energy and infrastructure cross-border investments. I have worked at international investment banks, private equity investment vehicles and in a EUR20bn-IBEX35 business unit that functioned like an infra&energy investment fund. Now working in an private-equity (EQT) portfolio company as Corporate CFO (including M&A). My strengths include devising and executing business plans, deal origination through a large network of senior contacts, capital raise (equity, project & corporate financing) strong negotiation skills and financial sophistication and discipline. I was able to set up and grow Ferrovial Energy new business unit. Seasoned board member (portfolio companies). Frequent speaker at international infrastructure forums.

Luis Alvargonzalez's Current Company Details
Zelestra

Zelestra

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Zelestra
Madrid, ES
Website:
zelestra.energy
Employees:
991
Luis Alvargonzalez Work Experience Details
  • Zelestra
    Zelestra
    Zelestra
    Madrid, Es
  • Zelestra
    Chief Financial Officer
    Zelestra Feb 2022 - Present
    Spain, Es
    Zelestra ( https://zelestra.energy/ ) is an EQT ( https://eqtgroup.com/ ) portfolio companyResponsible for:* Accounting, Tax and Controlling* M&A / Corporate Development* Project & Corporate Financing* Financial Planning & Analysis* Treasury & Risk management* Corporate and Business Units Strategy* Global Investments Committee at ZelestraMain achievements:* Building and leading a 1st class finance team and function (90 strong), including top professionals at Corporate and our 5 business units (LatAm, US, Germany, South Europe and India). * Drove EBITDA growth from EUR45M (2021) to EUR155M (2024E)* Managing corporate risk (base rates, energy prices, fx, PPA credit risk). * Managed EPC risk from own and external EPC contractors* Raised EUR2.5BN of corporate bank risk and project financing* Deployed EUR250M in platforms and projects acquisitions* Sold dozens of projects in development stage* Achieved BoD approval for over 2.5GW of both PPAs and NTPs
  • Ferrovial
    Executive Board Member (Ferrovial Group Holding Companies)
    Ferrovial Apr 2020 - Nov 2021
    Amsterdam, Nl
    Board Member of four Ferrovial Group holding companies:* Ferrovial Energy International (HoldCo for all of Ferrovial investments in energy-related assets)* Ferrovial Airports International (HoldCo for all of Ferrovial investments in airports)* Ferrovial Hubco Netherlands (HoldCo of Heathrow Airport Holdings)* Ferrovial TransCo Chile (HoldCo of Ferrovial power transmission platform)
  • Ferrovial
    Global Head- Corporate Development And M&A (Energy And Infrastructure Investments) - Exec Com
    Ferrovial Mar 2018 - Nov 2021
    Amsterdam, Nl
    • As a member of the Executive Committee and reporting to the business unit CEO, led the Corporate Development team taking global responsibility over the implementation of Ferrovial investment strategy in power transmission and renewable generation and infrastructure assets (airports focus) . Main tasks include deal origination, due diligence, deal execution, relationships with partners (Canadian pension funds, infra funds, sovereign wealth funds, infra operators) and stakeholders (regulators, asset owners, government officials) • Set-up from scratch Ferrovial Energy Infrastructure Business Unit (+1000 Km of transmission lines and built a greenfield portfolio of 0.5GW Solar PV projects through acquisitions and co-developments)• Originated and executed the acquisition of Dalaman International Airport (Turkey)• Originated and partially executed the acquisition of JFK Terminal One project from Carlyle• During 2021 has led the implementation of Ferrovial electrification strategy (reporting directly to Ferrovial Group CEO), including the origination and execution of renewable investment opportunities in strategic geographies for Ferrovial• Analysed over 120 projects between 2014 and 2021. Submitted indicative or binding offers for 50% (see "Projects" section on Linkedin for further detail)• Thorough understanding of financing market and structures for infra and energy assets• Deep knowledge of infrastructure assets regulation and energy markets• Extensive understanding of dynamics and investment standards for infra funds, pension funds and SWFs• Continuously exposed to negotiation and contracting (SPAs, SHAs, TSAs, MOUs and EPCs)• Responsible for internal investment approvals that entailed frequent exposure to Ferrovial Group CEO, Ferrovial Investment Committee, Executive Chairman and Board of Directors • Frequent speaker at international infrastructure forums
  • Ferrovial
    Director - Corporate Development And M&A- Europe And Latam (Energy And Infrastructure Investments)
    Ferrovial Sep 2014 - Mar 2018
    Amsterdam, Nl
    Investments Director for energy projects and infrastructure assets at FerrovialLed transactions on power generation & transmission and infrastructure assets (private M&A deals and public tenders) Responsibility for deal sourcing, equity and acquisition debt raise, partnerships set-up, define and organize due diligence, engage advisors, negotiate MoUs, SPAs, SHAs, EPC and any other contracts. Also responsible for coordinating internal financing, legal, tax, technical and financial analysis teams at Ferrovial. Leading individual before sellers/administration, EPC contractors and partners. Presented investment opportunities before the Investment Committee at Ferrovial Group. Led a group of up to 20 people at any transaction/project. Since October 2016: Member of the Board of Director of TransChile Charrúa TransmissionSpeaker at the Annual Spanish M&A and Private Equity forumSpeaker at Ferrovial University
  • Inveravante Inversiones Universales
    Director - Asset Management And M&A (Renewable Energy)
    Inveravante Inversiones Universales May 2011 - Aug 2014
    La Coruña, Es
    • Led a team in charge of a four-technology (wind, hydro, biomass and thermosolar) renewable energy project portfolio in six countries (Spain, Panama, Brazil, Canada, Romania and Dominican Republic)• Set up local offices in five countries, hiring country managers and local development/asset management teams• Set up steering committees and supervised all permitting, licensing and authorizations process, including right of ways, construction, commissioning and O&M activities. • Worked directly with local offices in overcoming complex development, construction, financing (CPs & waivers) and contractual situations• Organised participation in public energy auctions (Brazil, Canada) and negotiated PPA contracts with DisCos (Panama)• Negotiated EPC contracts with construction companies and OEMs• Supported by the financing team, raised financial debt on a project finance basis for all projects from multilaterals (IFC, BID, DEG), public banks, private banks and insurance companies. • Member of the board and steering committees of all project companies. Appointed CEO of two 50MW CSP thermosolar plantsAchievements• Panama: developed and commissioned two hydro power plants adding 84MW of installed capacity (20km of tunneling included) • Spain: development, construction and commissioning of two CSP/thermosolar plants (2x50MW) with Grupo Ibereolica + acquisition of a portfolio of operating wind farms (181MW) with Gestamp Wind from Gamesa Energy• Canada: development, construction and commissioning of Glen Dhu 62.1MW wind farm in Nova Scotia. Development of a 1,350MW project portfolio across Canada. Listing and de-listing + sale process• Brazil: development, construction and commissioning of Dunas de Paracurú 42MW wind farm and a 20MW hydro-power plant in Cuiabá. 64MW of hydro projects under development• Romania: development of three biomass plants (27MW) and 400MW of wind projects• Dominican Republic: development of wind projects (184MW)www.inveravante.com
  • Inveravante Inversiones Universales
    Director - Private Equity Investments
    Inveravante Inversiones Universales Jun 2008 - May 2011
    La Coruña, Es
    www.inveravante.comPortfolio Management:-Board member of portfolio companies and a private equity fund (Gala Capital). -Member of executive committees of all portfolio companies. -Led recruitment and replacement of management teams. -Monitoring of portfolio companies and investments in private equity funds (where Inveravante was an LP)-Execution of operating and financial restructuring of three portfolio companies. -Special situations (turn-arounds) -Managed distressed portfolio companies. Chapter 11/Bankruptcy/Labour force adjustment plan.-Hands-on business plan execution supporting management teams-Heavily involved in refinancing processes. M&A:Led deal sourcing across different sectors. Led investment projects in infrastructure (highways) and core+ infrastructure (parkings and vehicle inspection).
  • Citi
    Associate - Private Equity Investments
    Citi Jun 2006 - Jun 2008
    New York, New York, Us
    Former Nikko Principal Investments, Nikko Cordial group. Citi took over Nikko Cordial in 2007 (https://www.cnbc.com/id/18316666)Pan European + Australia & New Zealand Private Equity investments• five transactions completed: auto leasing (AU), construction equipment rental (NZ), debt collection services (RU), re-insurance services (Bermuda), car loans financing (RU).* Deal sourcing * Built complex LBO financial models * Participated in LBOs debt financing* Due diligencePortfolio companies monitoring Hands-on experience on operating performance improvement projects Active observer at board meetings Selected by CEO to become part of an MBO team in order to acquire asset portfolio from Citi
  • Fundación Ramón Areces
    Scholar - Full-Time Mba Program (Uc Berkeley)
    Fundación Ramón Areces Aug 2004 - May 2006
    Madrid, Comunidad De Madrid, Es
    Earned a Ramón Areces Foundation Scholarship in order to complete a two-year-full-time MBA programme at the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley)
  • Mckesson
    Mba Summer Intern-Corporate Finance & Strategy
    Mckesson May 2005 - Jul 2005
    Irving, Texas, Us
  • Pwc
    Senior Consultant - Corporate Finance
    Pwc 2001 - 2004
    Gb
    M&A; valuation; corporate finance advisory services. Drafted information memoranda, valuation reports Built complex financial models.Sectors: consumer products (food & beverages), fast-food, education, wind farms, utilities (water), infrastructure (fibre-optic networks), mining (slate quarries), hospitals and leisure parks.
  • Deloitte (Former Arthur Andersen)
    Senior Analyst
    Deloitte (Former Arthur Andersen) Aug 1999 - May 2001
    Worldwide, Oo
    Audit-Manufacturing & Construction departmentFinancial due diligence
  • Morgan Stanley
    Intern - Private Banking
    Morgan Stanley Jul 1998 - Sep 1998
    New York, Ny, Us

Luis Alvargonzalez Skills

Mergers And Acquisitions Private Equity Due Diligence Venture Capital Corporate Finance Business Strategy Financial Modeling Project Finance Lbo Valuation Restructuring Business Planning Strategy Financial Analysis Renewable Energy Strategic Planning Infrastructure Power Transmission Investments Portfolio Management M&a Experience Biomass Wind Management Negotiation Finance Airports Mergers Capital Corporate Development Alternative Investments Structured Finance Hydro Projects Csp Plants Epc Contracts Board Of Directors Corporate Governance Business Development

Luis Alvargonzalez Education Details

  • University Of California, Berkeley, Haas School Of Business
    University Of California, Berkeley, Haas School Of Business
    Master Of Business Administration - Mba
  • Universidad Pontificia Comillas
    Universidad Pontificia Comillas
    Business Strategy And Corporate Finance
  • Colegio De La Inmaculada, Pp Jesuitas (Compañía De Jesús)
    Colegio De La Inmaculada, Pp Jesuitas (Compañía De Jesús)
    Sciences

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Luis Alvargonzalez attended University Of California, Berkeley, Haas School Of Business, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Colegio De La Inmaculada, Pp Jesuitas (Compañía De Jesús).

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Luis Alvargonzalez has skills like Mergers And Acquisitions, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, Business Strategy, Financial Modeling, Project Finance, Lbo, Valuation, Restructuring, Business Planning.

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