New York, New York, United States
Strategic and experienced business leader with proven track record of success in executing financial transactions across a broad range of infrastructure and structured debt. History of success leading the development and implementation of innovative investment strategies with multi-billion dollar value while achieving optimal results. Areas of expertise include: Investment and Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Infrastructure Finance, Debt Structuring, and Client Relationship Management.
Directed the establishment, implementation, strategy and direction of a (de novo) private infrastructure debt investment platform with capital exceeding $1.8bn and 60+ investments across sectors including energy, utilities, transport, waste and telecom. Acted as portfolio manager and investment committee chair for funds and managed accounts investing across high grade and high yield private debt strategies; Executive committee member of infrastructure business and valuation committee covering both credit and unlisted equity with total AuM exceeding $12bn.
Jointly created a new platform to launch a closed-end fund dedicated to private market debt investments related to core infrastructure in OECD countries; identified unique primary/secondary market investment opportunities.
Managed leading a financing platform focused in the infrastructure sector in North America; focused on the origination, structuring and execution of sponsored-driven debt financings. Completed left-lead and underwritten transactions with value in excess of $10bn across specialized infrastructure sectors including utilities (gas, electric, water), toll roads, airports, ports, etc.)
Led the structuring and syndication of leverage and project finance transactions in Power and Energy, Telecommunications and Infrastructure across the US and Latin America. Developed financing options and strategies for multi-billion oil and gas projects. Performed in-depth due diligence on prospective borrowers, led execution and syndication of financing. Successfully sold down all underwritings to Credit-approved hold level.