Lorenzo Maguolo, MBA

Corporate Development and M&A Manager | Energy & Industrial Infrastructure | Cross-border Transactions (CHF 10m-150m+)

Horgen, Zurich, Switzerland

About

M&A and corporate development professional with 10+ years of experience leading cross-border transactions in energy, industrial infrastructure, and commodities (8+ transactions; typical deal size CHF 10m–150m+). Track record of executing end-to-end acquisitions and strategic investments, including valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and closing—partnering closely with boards, senior leadership, and international stakeholders across Europe, the US, and Central Asia. Experience bridging institutional capital and operating companies through direct investment advisory and hands-on support for portfolio companies on growth strategy, market entry, and capital allocation. Graduate of the Venture Institute VC Lab, with exposure to venture sourcing, evaluation, and portfolio construction, complementing a strong background in inorganic growth and strategic investing. Focused on deploying capital and executing transactions in: • Energy Transition & Climate Tech • Industrial & Infrastructure • Industrial Digitalization & Commodities Selectively open to corporate development and M&A opportunities in energy and industrial sectors.

Experience

  • M&A and Strategy Manager at Kanadevia Inova
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Executed three strategic cross-border acquisitions (CHF 10–100m+) in renewable infrastructure and energy services across Europe and the US, including the largest acquisition in company history • Led end-to-end transaction processes including valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and execution through to signing • Built integrated financial models to assess acquisitions, synergies, and capital allocation decisions • Identified and executed inorganic growth opportunities aligned with corporate strategy and technology roadmap • Delivered investment cases and transaction recommendations to senior leadership and board to support capital allocation decisions

  • Investment & Strategy Consultant at Multi-Family Office
    Dec 2019 - Dec 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Executed five acquisitions (CHF 20–150m) in industrial and natural resource sectors, including valuation, due diligence, and transaction execution • Built financial models, investment cases, and growth strategies to support capital allocation decisions • Originated deal opportunities and supported investors on direct investments and corporate transactions • Supported portfolio companies on strategic positioning, international expansion, and value creation initiatives • Led market entry of a high-tech company into Europe, driving ~50% revenue growth

  • KYC Analyst, Eastern Europe and Central Asia (project) at Julius Baer
    Jul 2018 - Nov 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Conducted enhanced due diligence and market intelligence on UHNW clients and emerging markets

  • Market Development & Account Management (Eastern Europe & Central Asia) at Credit Suisse
    Jun 2015 - May 2017 · 2 yrs

    • Supported regional corporate strategy and business development initiatives • Conducted due diligence and analysed private equity opportunities for strategic growth

  • Intern within the political risk team at GPW
    2015 - 2015 · Less than a year

    Analyzed geopolitical and sanctions risk impacting energy and commodity markets across Russia, Central Asia, and US–EU relations.