Ariel Picco
Principal Chief Financial Officer at Latam Hotel Corporation- Claim this Profile
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Español Native or bilingual proficiency
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Inglés Full professional proficiency
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Italiano Full professional proficiency
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Credentials
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Oficial Certificado por la Camara Argentina de FCI
Cámara de Fondos de Inversión (CAFI)Oct, 2015- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Latam Hotel Corporation
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Guatemala
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Chief Financial Officer
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Jun 2019 - Present
LATAM HOTEL CORPORATION , Central América. www.latam-hotel.com Performance as CFO in Latam Hotel Corporation, mixed-use property developer company (Hotels, shopping centers, and office buildings). Management of six hotels with the Hyatt brand in the main cities of Central America, with an investment of more than USD $ 182 million in the region. LATAM HOTEL CORPORATION , Central América. www.latam-hotel.com Performance as CFO in Latam Hotel Corporation, mixed-use property developer company (Hotels, shopping centers, and office buildings). Management of six hotels with the Hyatt brand in the main cities of Central America, with an investment of more than USD $ 182 million in the region.
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Prefinex S.A.
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Investment Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Oct 2018 - Aug 2019
• Provides strategic advisory services for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Valuations, Joint Ventures, Restructuring, Capital Raising, Cross border operations, Direct Investments and Special Situations. • Works directly with Company ́s President to evaluate potential international transactions with private equity funds. • Acts on behalf of both buyers and sellers, and as advisor of individual and corporate clients. Collaborates with clients to identify financial growth opportunities and financial impairment factors. Show less
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Allaria Ledesma & Cia. S.A.
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Investment Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Portfolio Manager
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May 2016 - Jun 2019
Financial Consultant of Private and Public Companies & Independent Stock Broker Corporate Assessment: • Engaged in market trends interpretation, custom-fit and strategical development analysis to comply with financial goals for both individuals and corporate clients ́. Investment and management of excess resources in personalized portfolios. • Advised business entities in all financial endeavors. e.g. debt restructuring (debt issue and management) • Managed inflow and outflow of foreign currency through the sale and purchase of ADR (American Depositary Receipts) and international bonds for clients operating throughout Argentina ́s federal restrictions on foreign currency flows for international companies. • Provided strategic advising in local futures market operations (Rofex and MAE), including options and others financial derivatives instruments. • Compiled ad hoc reports for clients regarding different economic scenarios. Situational analyses of the MERCOSUR region, international economy and market activity (USA,UE), and forecasting of Argentinean and Brazilian markets. Show less
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PwC Argentina
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Argentina
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Corporate Finance
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Aug 2014 - Apr 2016
• Completed business valuations utilizing the DCF method (Discounted Cash Flows) and multiple method. • Provided superiors with thorough market research necessary to target new business. Activel tracked emerging strategies related to mergers, acquisitions and strategic alliances. • Participation in debt restructuring processes, including the arrangement and negotiation of payment schemes and collateral packages, based on financial models for an industrial mining client. • Assisted clients in the capital incorporation process from foreign parent companies to their subsidiaries in Argentina. • Mentored and developed 1 junior analyst rotating through the company as part of “PwC ́s Young professionals Program”. Helped her develop valuation models related to Argentinian and foreign companies. Show less
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Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA)
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Argentina
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Finance II Assistant Proffesor, Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
Finance II Assistant Professor, 4th Year Bachelor in Economics, Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina. Co- professor Martin Azcàrate. Finance II Assistant Professor, 4th Year Bachelor in Economics, Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina. Co- professor Martin Azcàrate.
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Embajada de Estados Unidos - Argentina
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Government Relations
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Economic Department
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Oct 2011 - Oct 2012
• Created and developed a monthly and yearly statistical report related to the most relevant macroeconomic Argentinian variables. • Created and developed of “highlight”, a one-page report with the most relevant information and events of the month related to Argentinian and US economies, both in English and Spanish version. • Participated in preparation and research on topics for conferences including the evolution of market capitalization in LATAM, sustainability in the banking system and energy sector, and financial volatility in the region. • Monthly report elaboration concerning the bilateral trade between USA and Argentina. • Direct contact with senior managers and CEO ́s of various economic sectors through accompanying the economic counselor John Fennerty (from whom I possess a recommendation letter). • Financial markets analysis plus weekly presentations to senior ranked members and to the economic counselor (John Fennerty) of the ambassador Vilma Martínez. Show less
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Education
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2020 - 2021
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
2016 - 2019
Universidad del CEMA
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Finance -
2012 - 2013
Universidad del CEMA
Master's degree, Finance - Capital Market -
2009 - 2012
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina
Licenciatura, Economía
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