Brazil
C-Level Executive in Infrastructure and Energy Transition, with more than 20 years of experience across Latin America, Europe, and the United States during which he has managed over US$10 billion in equity and debt transactions and developed more than 4 GW of renewable energy assets through both greenfield projects and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). He is recognized for delivering strong results in Asset Management, with a proven track record across the entire value chain, including Origination, Acquisition, Development, Financing, Construction, Operations, and Divestment, consistently focused on creating shareholder value. Demonstrated expertise in market expansion, strategic negotiations, business development, partner management, and the structuring of commercial opportunities. Experienced professional in Equity Investments and Debt Structuring. Extensive expertise and deep understanding of market dynamics across Latin America, Europe, and the United States. Entrepreneurial leader with a strong track record of expanding markets, building businesses, and creating and leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams from the ground up. Served on the Executive Boards of portfolio companies and brings experience in Supervisory Board governance and strategic oversight.
I serve as CEO of Essentia Energia, the renewable energy generation platform of Pátria Investimentos in Brazil, one of the country's leading alternative asset managers with 1,8 Gw of installed capacity. In this role, I carry full accountability for the company — from long-term strategy and day-to-day operations to capital structure, investor relations, and institutional positioning. My mandate goes beyond managing a business: it is about navigating a platform through one of the most structurally complex moments in the history of the Brazilian power sector. Over the past cycle, my focus has been on four critical fronts: → Operational and financial restructuring — redesigning the platform's cost base, capital structure, and governance to ensure resilience in a volatile environment. → Curtailment crisis management — leading the company's response to systemic generation cuts and their cascading impact on OPEX, CAPEX, debt service, and liquidity. → Regulatory and political engagement — representing Essentia directly in Brasília, in dialogue with ONS, ANEEL, the Ministry of Mines and Energy, members of Congress, and industry associations, actively contributing to the construction of a regulatory solution for the sector. → Investor relations under disruption — managing expectations and maintaining trust with both domestic and international investors through transparent communication and disciplined execution. The structural challenge facing Brazil's power sector today is profound: centralized supply disconnected from demand patterns, unregulated distributed microgeneration, historically high electricity prices, and generators holding stranded assets. Addressing this requires leadership that combines financial rigor, operational excellence, and the ability to engage meaningfully at the intersection of business and public policy — which is precisely where I operate.
As an Associate Member of BR Angels, I channel part of my activity as an Angel Investor through one of Brazil's most active and respected startup ecosystems. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in São Paulo, BR Angels is a private non-profit association bringing together nearly 400 members — investors, senior executives, and companies — united by a shared commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Brazil, with a portfolio of over 40 invested companies across technology, fintech, healthtech, and other high-growth sectors. My involvement goes beyond capital deployment. I actively contribute strategic perspective built over 20 years of experience in capital structuring, operational management, business development, and market expansion — bringing to early-stage founders the kind of hands-on guidance that bridges the gap between a promising idea and a scalable, institutionally sound business. Through the BR Angels ecosystem, I participate in the sourcing, evaluation, and support of startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, with particular interest in technology, health, and fintech — sectors where innovation intersects with real-world impact. The network also provides an unparalleled environment for knowledge exchange among experienced professionals, reinforcing my conviction that the best angel investing is as much about mentorship and strategic partnership as it is about financial return.
Personal investment and advisory vehicle focused on Startups investments, structured to channel: (1) Equity stakes in early stages companies linked to technology, health and fintechs, as an Angel Investor (including through the BR Angels ecosystem) and (2) Selective strategic Advisory mandates in several companies across different sectors, with focus in Board positions in Latin America and Europe.
Investment company focused on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure projects, whose shareholders are two Canadian Pension Funds (OTPP and PSP). It aims to generate long-term value by investing in assets that contribute to a low-carbon economy, including wind, solar, and other clean energy technologies. It has 2.8 GW installed capacity globally with 41 projects in construction or operation in nine countries. Established the Renewable Energy business (wind, solar, hydro, and transmission lines) from ground up in South America, building and leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams. Hold ultimate responsibility for strategy, investment, origination, asset management, operations, and general management of the business across the region (Brazil, Uruguay, Peru, and Colombia), converting it in one of the largest Renewable Energy platforms in the region, with more than 3,000 MW capacity, US$ 300 million Ebitda and 145 people under management. Accountable for developing and executing the country strategy aligned with the overall company objectives, identifying market opportunities and setting the growth targets. Responsible for overseeing asset operations and managing supply chain activities to ensure efficiency and optimal performance. Prepared and managed the country budget, including revenue forecasting and expense management. Implemented the local Risk Management system in compliance with the local laws and regulations. As the ultimate leader of the team, responsible to recruit, train, and develop local teams, fostering a positive company Culture and ensuring high levels of employee’s engagement.
Participated in the creation of the Renewable Energy investment activity within the Investment Banking division, managed Proprietary Capital investing more than US$ 1.5 billion equity in Renewable Energy generation assets (wind, solar, CSP, and biomass) across Europe and Latin America.
Project Finance Specialist, responsible for advisory, structuring and arrangement of non-recourse financing for expansion projects, acquisitions, privatizations in Energy & Infrastructure Projects (wind farms, PV plants, roads, ports, airports, railways). Raised and advised more than US$ 1 billion debt across Spain, Ireland, Portugal, France, Canada, and the USA.