Experience

NMS Capital

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operating Executive

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  NMS is a theme-driven private equity firm focused on partnerships with healthy, growing businesses and have already invested in excess of $1.0B of equity capital behind founder-owned platform companies. Co-founded platform strategy targeting enterprises along the Value-Add Infrastructure tech stack of Cloud & IT Managed Services, IT and Enterprise Asset Management, and Digital Transformation across US and Canada. NMS is a theme-driven private equity firm focused on partnerships with healthy, growing businesses and have already invested in excess of $1.0B of equity capital behind founder-owned platform companies. Co-founded platform strategy targeting enterprises along the Value-Add Infrastructure tech stack of Cloud & IT Managed Services, IT and Enterprise Asset Management, and Digital Transformation across US and Canada.



LatAmGrowth SPAC

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Member of the Board - Audit Committee Chair

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Ensured rigorous financial oversight and compliance with regulatory standards and financial disclosures. Led critical financial evaluations, assess audit reports, and provide strategic guidance to executive teams on corporate governance. Ensured rigorous financial oversight and compliance with regulatory standards and financial disclosures. Led critical financial evaluations, assess audit reports, and provide strategic guidance to executive teams on corporate governance.



Cicerone Advisers, LLC

• New York City Metropolitan Area

• Founder & Managing Principal

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2021

  Founded boutique merchant banking platform focused on building enterprises and generating superior risk-adjusted returns on sourced and proprietary capital. Offered bespoke, tailored solutions across capital structure, provided expert advice on business development / strategy. Originated $30B in transactions via proprietary ideas and unique value propositions, shaping resilient enterprises, including redIT, GTD, ENTEL, GVT, and Iusacell, over multiple years and through numerous operational and investment cycles. Led the execution of diverse transactions, ranging from M&A and leveraged buyouts to distressed debt purchases, recapitalizations, structured credit investments, restructurings, and fairness opinions. Recognized for outstanding achievements, earned a 2x-awarded M&A “Deal of the Year” accolade. Developed operational hubs in New York, São Paulo, Brazil, and Santiago, Chile, fostering opportunities for aspiring professionals in respectful, inclusive, and entrepreneurial environment. Hand-picked / mentored diverse team of 25+ talented professionals, all thriving at premier private equity / venture funds, investment banks, and start-ups. Expanded firm’s depth and expertise, adeptly navigated several economic downturns with grit and agility. Established Cicerone Securities as broker / dealer, took charge of all aspects of FINRA approval process and critical clearing agreements, and successfully sold. Raised $56MM in committed capital from Limited Partners for Cicerone’s early-stage private equity fund. Show less



UBS

• Switzerland
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director & Head of Telecoms, Media & Technology Research

  • Jan 1993 - Dec 2000

  Achieved milestones and cultivated a versatile skill set in fundamental research, origination, negotiations, corporate finance, capital markets, and team leadership. Demonstrated keen foresight, consistently anticipating industry trends and opportunities. Played a pivotal role in advancing Latin American Investment Banking P&L through strategic collaboration with Sales & Trading, Capital Markets, and Investment Banking divisions, driving 70%+ of group’s revenue. Earned top-tier ranking across multiple platforms from 1996 to 2000, including Institutional Investor (#2), Euromoney (#1), and Latin Finance (#1) polls, with a notable achievement of Latin Finance "Predictor Champion" in 1999. Expanded Sales & Trading market share 16% pts, shaped strategic decisions in TMT sector, propelling growth via extensive marketing efforts and frequent deal and non-deal roadshows globally with institutional investors. Facilitated bi-weekly calls on M&A, equity, and debt capital markets transaction pipeline, drove strategic ideation and executed 20+ transactions valued at $20B+. Played an instrumental role in the firm's comprehensive business strategy, guiding senior hiring decisions, and efficiently leading the integration of Latin American research departments during the merger between SBC Warburg and UBS AG. Show less