Lucas Lagos Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

As Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, I work hand in hand with our CEO and President overseeing and executing key strategic and operational efficiency initiatives. I provide critical insights and recommendations to our executive team to support them in their decision making processes. I directly oversee corporate affairs issues, manage key stakeholder relationships, and serve as liaison between various departments of the company. In addition, I manage critical functional areas of the business, such as the Project Management Office, Communications, Investor Relations departments, and our CSR programs. EnfraGen is headquartered in the US and has operations in investment grade Latin American countries including Chile, Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica.

Houston, Tx, Us

EnfraGen is a developer, owner, and operator of grid stability and value-added renewable energy infrastructure businesses with over 2.1 GW of installed capacity across investment-grade countries in Latin America.As a Vice President of Business Development and Head of the Project Management Office, I oversaw the underwriting and approval for 100+ critical initiatives requested by the CEO, the President and Senior leadership worth over USD 4.5 billion, including major commercial agreements, CapEx projects, M&A, strategic business planning, and new capital structures. As Head of the Project Management Office, I reviewed and negotiated large critical contracts, I spearheaded the creation of new policies and procedures, the implementation of new systems, and I led the structuring of new business areas and initiatives. I was also in charge for the development and documentation of the business strategy for 2022-2026 which was the result of a multi-year management consulting project. Similarly, as part of the team that completed the 2020 refinancing transaction for the company, I reorganized the business capital structure, enabling continued business growth by structuring and marketing a USD 1.1 billion bank loan and a USD 700 million S&P-rated investment grade Reg-S bond placement. More recently, I led the development of the 2040 ESG and Sustainability roadmap by directing teams in HSE, Operations, HR, Capex, and Senior Management, which would drive access to green financing and enhanced sustainability practices. Finally, I also created and chaired a new Corporate Social Responsibility committee, reviewed over 60 CSR projects, and executed 75 community initiatives impacting 60,000 direct and 310,000 indirect beneficiaries.

Baar, Zug, Ch

§ Spearheaded the expansion of the Private Infrastructure division into South America, building a USD 20+ billion pipeline in 14 months and executing the first energy infrastructure investment for Partners Group in the region.§ As an investment leader, developed, structured, and presented 10+ advanced-stage opportunities to the investment committee, deriving in the execution of USD 500+ million new investment deployment and initiating a major presence for the business in South America.§ Led a new strategic initiative that required driving critical interactions with developers, entrepreneurs, investment promotion agencies, government officials and construction firms in the region, particularly in Colombia, Chile and Panama (investment-grade jurisdictions) creating new project leads worth over USD 5 billion.

Baar, Zug, Ch

§ Originated, negotiated, and closed a major private equity transaction in the promotional goods industry. After being appointed board representative, created critical business introductions for the consolidation of the business' European operations bringing industry expertise from other portfolio companies, and completed two add-on acquisitions in the U.S., strengthening the position in two fast-growth product categories.§ Joined the board of Varsity Brands (the leading academic and athletic achievement garment supplier in the US). Through the board role, transitioned the business from a founder-led, multi-unit operation to a multi-brand, multi-channel integrated platform; selected a brand new C-suite, vetted 20+ tuck-in acquisitions, restructured a lagging business division and re-launched a product line leveraging the businesses’ cross-selling capabilities.§ Among other transactions, was the investment leader for a buyout transaction in the security technology space, leading to a USD 150+ million equity and mezzanine investment in the second largest take-private transactions and largest leveraged buyout of 2016.§ Worked directly with senior leadership in the opening of the new regional headquarters offices in Broomfield, Colorado in 2016, leading efforts for project budgeting, business planning, talent attraction initiatives, the coordination of internal forums, and the rollout of new training programs for new employees.

Baar, Zug, Ch

§ Appointed by senior management to lead the expansion of Partners Group in Latin America by opening a new office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, hiring over 15 new staff, and leading the origination, execution, and oversight for 20+ private equity investments across all 33 countries in the region.§ Investment leader for 15+ direct investment opportunities in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and other countries in Latin America across diverse industries, of which 5 materialized into new investments with over USD 500 million of new equity deployment.§ As part of business development activities, brokered over 150+ new relationships with M&A advisors, lenders, consulting firms, insurance companies, entrepreneurs, CEOs, business owners, and local private equity funds in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay enabling new deal flow worth over USD 5 billion in 18 months.§ Originated a bilateral exclusive transaction with the largest vehicle rental and fleet management company in the world. Was responsible for leading diligence internationally working with senior executives in the U.S. and defining the transaction scope, asset valuation, team integration, operational improvement opportunities, and the evaluation of transaction synergies, obtaining buy-in from the investment leadership team and senior operational advisors to foster the transaction.§ Promoted to Senior Investment Leader within first 9 months in the role

Baar, Zug, Ch

§ Privately sourced, diligenced, and executed on the largest investment within the Infrastructure Division (across the business history) with over USD 1 billion equity investment requirements to date.

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Dallas , Texas, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

South America, Us

§ Worked alongside the Managing Partner in the preparation of documentation and roadshow to launch the second vintage of the DLJ South American Fund (DLJ SAP II), which captured USD 826 million in new commitments from investors (a 2.7x increase in size vis a vis the Vintage I fund)§ As investment responsible and board observer for a leading auto-parts company acquired by the fund, worked alongside the CEO and CFO to: 1) Implemented a debt restructuring plan during crisis of October 2008, 2) Launched major operational efficiency initiatives at the plant level, and 3) Negotiated a new JV with a leading international player with operations in Argentina.§ Performed business and valuation analysis for over 25 investment opportunities in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and other Latin American countries. Coordinated teams with over 100 consultants, tax and accounting teams, environmental experts, and specialized advisors to perform market, strategic, financial, tax, legal, and environmental due diligence for the target companies.§ Led Co-investment syndication processes working with sophisticated US and European institutional investors (Limited Partners of the fund), and led site visits and meetings with the funds portfolio companies' CEOs and C-Suite while also preparing syndication presentations and allocation proposals, which yielded over USD 100 million new commitments alongside the fund investors.§ Activities related to the operations of the fund included: i) Mentored and trained five new professionals in the Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo offices, ii) Led talent acquisition processes for portfolio companies, iii) Coordination of the annual Limited Partnership meetings in New York, and iv) Creation of internal tool to screen activities of other private equity funds with operations in Latin America to gain competitive insight.

New York, New York, Us

§ Worked with the CEO-founder and the C-suite of a fast-growth consumer finance business on a sell-side mandate, attracting bids from GE Money, MasterCard, and other leading industry players. Provided critical contributions in valuation, negotiation of transaction terms (SPA), and directing the diligence process with over 50 meetings and interactions over a compressed three-month period.§ In a team effort with the Vice President and Regional Head of FIG (Financial Institutions Group) for Latin America, created a new valuation model to analyze the synergies and blended portfolio risk profile for the combination of two major banks in Panama, ahead of a major merger transaction occurred in 2008.§ In coordination with a Senior Managing Director, developed bottom-up analysis of the insurance industry in Mexico by screening filings and reaching out to regulatory agencies, sector analysts, and managers for the top 20 insurers in the country. Final work used to pitch for new M&A transactions in the sector, driving a new book of business worth over USD 15 million.

América Latina, Oo

§ Directed investments for the USD 130 million assets under management Asia-Pacific fund. As a combination of fundraising efforts and outstanding performance, drove the growth of the Asia-Pacific fund 11x times since its inception in 2005, with a 15.4% net return to the fund in 2006.§ After nine months leading investments for the newly created European and US equities funds (USD 60 million in assets under management), joined a team effort with Sr Management to launch, structure and manage a new Asian equities fund, which was a novelty in the market. The efforts were extremely successful, capturing over USD 130 million in new fund commitments over its first two years.§ Promoted to Senior Equity Analyst after 18 months. As part of the new responsibilities acquired, led the integration efforts between sales and investments departments, coordinating periodic round tables and seminars for the sales team.§ Presented weekly reports in multi-country Investment Advisory Committees to define portfolio allocations across Compass Group's Latin American equities and Fixed Assets funds.§ Led the recruiting processes and built a new team to oversee a new investment product: the Compass Commodities Related Fund (undisclosed AuM).

Alginet, Valencia, Es

§ Built 52 feet sail boat commissioned by King Juan Carlos of Spain as part of a 6 month, 100 person crew team effort out of King Marine's (fka Compañía de Barcos) new shipyard in Argentina

Victoria, San Fernando, Ar

Being a Merit-based scholarship recipient, I worked part-time during school to afford the portion of tuition not covered by the scholarship (school policy does not allow 100% tuition waive)§ Research Associate for “Political Economy” research lab led by Professor Mariano Tommasi, Yale University PhD in Economics§ Teaching Assistant for “Macroeconomics I” course taught by Professor Jorge Baldrich (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-baldrich-696ba711/), former World Bank and Secretary of Finance of Argentina§ Teaching Assistant for “Economic Development & Innovation” course taught by Professor Daniel Chudnovsky, former World Bank and CEPAL researcher

Full Time Mba, Strategic Management, Finance And Entrepreneurship

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Economics And Business Administration, With Merit