Identification, analysis and execution of investment opportunities; competitive analysis and market mapping in the global financial technology and payments sectors. Clients include Private Equity and Strategics based in U.S. LatAm, Europe and Asia.Advisory and investing in start-ups and early stage companies in financial technology.

Partnered with the President of newly formed International Division and the CEO of FDC to successfully develop, communicate and implement a strategy to make First Data a global leader in its core businesses of merchant payment services, ATM and POS networks and the outsourcing of card and payment processing solutions to financial institutions. Worked closely with regional managements to analyze individual market structures and identify optimal market entry strategies; develop and sell FDC value proposition to market participants; and execute specific growth opportunities including acquisitions, JV’s and alliances.Executed 21 strategic transactions expanding First Data International’s revenues from $380 MM to $1.7 Billion annually and geographic presence from 7 to 39 countries.

Led corporate development function for this major independent telecom company. Ran multi-functional teams working with internal data, wireless and wireline business units in the development, execution and Board approvals for all strategic plans and transactions.Executed over $20 B in transactions during a period of transformation in the global telecom industry.

Supported all operating units in the structuring, valuation, selection and negotiation with local partners and financings on international acquisitions and start-ups

Supported acquisitions/divestitures, oversaw the management of finance (control and treasury) activities for joint ventures worldwide and affiliates in the Western Hemisphere (over 20 local operating companies), project and special finance situations, development and implementation of corporate capital structure, long-term financing plans and currency and interest risk strategies.Led the establishment of a controlling stake in seven major ventures in Europe, Pacific Rim, Latin America, and Canada with a total value of $4.3 billion with only $420 million in cash equity.Positions included: Treasurer of UC Canada, Director of International and Project Finance, Manager of Corporate Finance and M&A.