Partner and Managing Director

Fernando Badessich

Fernando has close to 30 years of experience as a financial advisor to companies and institutions across various industries. His professional career began in 1990 when he joined Merchant Bankers Asociados. He gained further experience in the US between 1994 and 1997 as an associate at Salomon Brothers. In 1997, he returned to Argentina with Nations Bank and, in 1999, joined Bank of America as Head of Corporate and Investment Banking.

Industry experience:

Agriculture; Energy & renewables; Food; Real estate & facility management; Steel, metal and wood working.

Partner and Managing Director

Mario Caramutti

Mario has close to 25 years of experience in finance. His professional career started in 1993 when he joined the private banking arm of Crédit Lyonnais. In 1994, he continued his career with Banco Galicia, in its investment banking unit. In 2004, he joined the corporate bank at Citi Argentina as Senior Banker and Head of Metals & Mining and, in 2007, he moved to Crédit Agricole CIB as Head of Corporate and Investment Banking, with responsibility for Argentina and Uruguay. Mario taught various financial courses at renowned business schools in Argentina, including Valuation, Corporate Finance, Debt Restructuring, and Structuring of Credit Facilities.

Industry experience:

Agriculture; Energy & renewables; Financial services; Healthcare; Telecom.

Partner and Managing Director

Patricio Rotman

He served as Professor of Mergers & Acquisitions, Valuations, and Corporate Finance in the MBA programs at the University of Belgrano and the University of Palermo. He was also a visiting professor in executive education and MBA programs at IAE Business School.Patricio has over 30 years of experience in finance. He held executive positions in public and private organizations in Argentina. From 1987 to 2001, Patricio held a number of senior executive positions at Banque Nationale de Paris and other financial institutions and advisory firms in Argentina.

Industry experience:

Healthcare; Media, printing and publishing; Retail and franchising; Steel, metal and wood working.

Senior Vice President

Ignacio Carbó

Ignacio also worked at EY, as part of its transaction team focused on M&A and corporate finance services. Ignacio has experience in M&A, due diligence, corporate finance, and debt restructuring, having worked throughout Latin America for companies in different sectors, including technology, media and telecommunications, oil & gas, consumer retail, manufacturing and entertainment.

Industry experience:

 Agriculture; Energy & renewables; Plastics; Retail and franchising; Steel, metal and wood working

Middle-Office Manager

Carolina Hoiak

Carolina also worked for McKinsey & Company, Pegasus Venture Capital, Caterpillar–Finning Argentina, and Cisco Systems. Carolina oversees the firm’s middle-office operations and day-to-day activities.

Partner and Managing Director

Gabriel Langenheim

Gabriel previously worked at Itaú BBA as Head of Investment Banking for Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, and at Rio Bravo Inversiones S.A. as Executive Director. He also worked at Bank of America as Vice-President of Corporate and Investment Banking, and at The Chase Manhattan Bank’s New York office, as an Associate in the investment banking team for Latin America. Earlier in his career, he was a member of the portfolio management team at The First National Bank of Boston.

Industry experience:

Automotive; Energy & renewables; Steel, metal and wood working; Telecom; Transport & logistics.

Senior Vice President

Juan Lynch

Juan also worked in the corporate finance teams at ABECEB and PwC Argentina. Juan has experience in M&A, due diligence, and valuation, having worked throughout Latin America for companies in different sectors, including agribusiness, dairy, oil & gas services, finance, and logistics.

Industry Experience:

Agriculture; Financial services; Food; Textile & clothing; Transport & logistics.

Senior Vice President

Agustín Magliola

Agustín also worked at Lazard, as part of its transaction team focused on M&A and debt restructuring. Previously, he worked at Grupo Bimbo’s corporate development team. Agustín has experience in M&A and debt restructuring, having worked throughout Latin America for companies in different sectors, including technology, media and telecommunications, financial institutions, consumer retail, manufacturing and logistics.

Industry experience:

Agriculture; Chemicals; Financial services; Healthcare; Telecom.

Partner and Managing Director

Alberto Lagos Mármol

Alberto has close to 30 years of professional experience as a financial advisor to companies, financial institutions, and individuals in Latin America. Alberto led the Consumer and Agribusiness Group at Lazard in Latin America (excluding Brazil and Mexico). He also led several M&A transactions for renowned clients, including Arcor, Danone, Unilever, Alicorp, Nutresa, Grupo Favorita, and Cepas Argentinas. Alberto was involved in various debt restructurings during the 1998–2006 period for clients such as Alpargatas, San Miguel, Transportadora de Gas del Norte, Scotiabank Quilmes, and PDVSA.

Industry experience:

Agriculture; Beverages; Food; Luxury goods; Retail and franchising.

Back Office Manager

Tiago Mendoza

Tiago oversees back-office operations and manages various administrative and office support activities at the firm.

Senior Associate

María Belén Mourad Simes

Belén also worked as a Senior Consultant at Management Solutions.

Industry experience:

 Agriculture; Food; Healthcare; Insurance; Retail and franchising.

Senior Associate

Nicolas Giordano

Holds a degree in Public Accounting from the University of Buenos Aires, and a Master’s degree from the University Torcuato Di Tella.

Nicolás also worked at PwC, as part of its transaction team, participating in various M&A and corporate finance deals.

Industry experience:

Agriculture; Energy & renewables; Food; Steel, metal and wood working; Telecom

Senior Financial Analyst

Mariana Fera

Mariana also worked as a Semi-Senior Tax Associate at Salaberren y López Sansón.

Industry experience:

Agriculture; Energy & renewables; Food; Healthcare; Retail and franchising.

Senior Financial analyst

Manuel Mendilaharzu

Manuel also worked as a Financial Assistant at Balanz Capital and as an Intern at Boehringer Ingelheim.

Industry experience:

Agriculture; Food; Real estate & facility management; Steel, metal and wood working; Telecom.

Financial analyst

Nicolas Capurro

Nicolás also worked as a Strategic Consulting Analyst at Accenture and as a Financial Advisor at Balanz Capital.

Industry experience:

Agriculture; Energy & renewables; Food; Healthcare; Retail and franchising.

Financial Analyst

Jaime Subirá

Jaime also worked as a Strategic Analyst at Black Pampa, as an Analyst at NXT and at Aurum Valores.

Industry experience:

Automotive; Beverages; Energy & renewables; Insurance; Steel, metal and wood working.

Financial Analyst

Agustín Bravo

Agustín also worked as an Account Executive at SW Invest, as a Credit Risk Analyst at Argenpymes SGR, and as a Corporate Development Analyst at Grupo Murchison.

Industry experience:

Agriculture; Food; Real estate & facility management; Steel, metal and wood working; Telecom.