Nicolas van Tienhoven

Global Finance Executive | CFO • Treasurer • Investor Relations | Energy & Digital Infrastructure | Latin America & EMEA

Miami, Florida, United States

About

I am a global finance and strategy executive with 25+ years of experience in capital markets, private credit, investor relations, and the energy and digital infrastructure sectors, with particular depth across Latin America & EMEA. Over my career I have led multi-billion-dollar debt and capital markets transactions spanning bank loans, bonds, project finance, and structured credit, raising and managing over $10B in capital across public companies, private platforms, and development finance structures. I have owned the P&L and occupied the C-Suite, working comfortably with management, boards, investors, banks, rating agencies and development finance institutions. My experience includes: - Capital formation, liability management, and balance sheet optimization across complex, multi-country portfolios - Investor Relations and board-level communication in both public and private settings - Distressed situations, restructurings, and operational turnarounds - Strategic capital allocation and business transformation in infrastructure and energy I bring a forward-looking perspective to leadership, translating strategy into financeable structures and credible equity stories, and helping organizations create long-term value. I am currently exploring senior leadership opportunities including CFO, Head of Investor Relations, Corporate Treasurer, or CEO (Latin America) - at infrastructure funds, private credit platforms, or companies operating in energy and digital infrastructure.

Experience

  • American Tower (Full-time · 6 yrs 2 mos)
    • VP, Strategy & Finance - EMEA & Latam
      Jan 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Partnered with regional CEOs on strategy and capital allocation across 20+ markets, driving returns on invested capital

    • VP, Strategy & Innovation - EMEA & Latam
      Jun 2019 - Dec 2023 · 4 yrs 7 mos

      Led strategy & investments in Data Center, Satellite, Fiber and innovation, driving double-digit growth in revenue.

  • Treasurer & Head of Investor Relations at AES
    Oct 2013 - Apr 2018 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Led Treasury, Investor Relations, and Capital Markets - Executed >$5B+ in financings that enabled transformational investments across Mexico, Central America & Caribbean.

  • Senior Vice President at Banco Santander
    Oct 2011 - Jun 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Advised High Net Worth clients in Central America and led cross-selling with the investment bank.

  • Partner & Managing Director at BroadSpan Capital
    Jul 2009 - Oct 2011 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Originated and Executed transformational M&A and Liability Management in Latin America.

  • Partner & Managing Director at Diligo Advisory Group
    Jul 2003 - Jul 2009 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Multiple buy side, sell side and liability management transactions