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New York, United States

Recruited to develop an optimal financing strategy for a proposed high speed rail system. Developed and oversaw relationships with US and international public and private credit sources. Managed finance team and subject matter expert advisors in developing ridership, revenue, operating costs forecasts and overall financial model for the construction and operation of the train. Directed drafting and analysis of the Business Plan, Information Memorandum and diligence materials for potential lenders, rating agencies, investors and their advisors.

Greater New York City Area

Consultant advising on the structuring, evaluation and marketing of senior project finance debt for green-field renewable energy projects in Latin America.

Greater New York City Area

Secured lead roles in $34bn in complex project financings earning $55mm in fee income from loan fees, DCM fees, swap income, agency and depository bank fees. Led an execution team in marketing, structuring, underwriting and negotiation of senior debt financings and related derivative and DCM cross-sell components. Secured credit and capital allocation approvals and executed and monitored the financings. Built consensus among stakeholders in support of financings, despite differing priorities and managed expectations to ensure a satisfactory outcome for all parties. Advised financial institutions and corporate clients on bids to acquire and finance wind power assets, identifying potential sources of capital.

Greater New York City Area

Led highly complex project financings in the renewable energy space (wind and solar) and oil and gas space for energy, Independent Power Producers and investment fund clients.

Greater New York City Area

Brought deeper expertise in project finance and helped grow the business from participating in transactions to being a lead arranger and bookrunner in $1.5bn of power generation and mining transactions in the US and Latin America. Led team in the due diligence and structuring of these financings with fee income from loan, swap and foreign exchange hedges of $5mm. Obtained approval for team to be an approved financial advisor on project finance transactions to the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led the structuring of senior debt project financings in the energy, telecom and infrastructure sectors of developing countries. Led the deal team in the due diligence, risk assessment and evaluation of greenfield projects through to financial close. Supported US exporters in the sale of goods and services as well as large multinational sponsors that were looking for political and commercial risk mitigation of their investments. Project size ranged from $100 million to $10 billion.

Developed and managed lending and treasury management commercial banking relationships at bank’s subsidiary, Texas Commerce Bank.

Planned and executed financial and operational audits and risk rated loan portfolio and transaction-specific credit risk.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Finance And Real Estate