André Barake has 35 years of experience in the financial markets. He was Executive Director of Mizuho Securities and founding partner of Advis Bancorp. He was the Head of Investment Banking responsible for Brazil for Banks such as  Bank of America, Unibanco and Nomura Securities.

André Barake was one of the founding members of Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa – IBGC. He also held Board positions in several companies, including among others Valepar S.A., the controlling vehicle of Vale S.A.

André Barake holds an MBA degree from the  Harvard Business School – HBS and a BS in accounting from the Universidade de São Paulo-USP. He was president of the Harvard Business School Alumni Group of Brasil.

Giovanni Calfat has experience in financial restructuring, mergers and acquisitions and capital raising with more than four years of dedication in these markets.

Recently conducted M&A processes in companies in various industries such as: Chemicals for water treatment, Bio-Diesel production, Sealing materials, Leaf Fertilizers, Lubricant distribution, Schools, Chemicals for the Pulp and Paper Industry, Call Centers, Hair Care & Personal Care and Environmental Management.

Giovanni holds a bachelors degree in Business Management by Insper – Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa,  specialized in Finance.

Julio has experience in financial restructuring, mergers and acquisitions and capital raising with more than eight years of dedication in the financial market.

He worked in several positions at Banco Fator and HSBC and recently conducted capital raising processes in several industries: such as real estate, infrastructure, logistics, food & beverage, information technology and education.

Julio has a bachelors degree in Economics by Mackenzie and several continuing education courses in finance and financial products.

Paulo Santos brings over eight years of dedicated expertise in financial restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising to the table. His extensive background spans various sectors within the financial markets, including Private Equity, credit, and technology. Notably, Paulo has made impactful contributions at Arlon Latin America, Biva, and PagSeguro Inc.

Throughout his career, Paulo has successfully managed M&A transactions and facilitated capital raising initiatives across a diverse spectrum of industries. His proficiency extends to sectors such as logistics, food & beverage, information technology, agribusiness, and real estate.

Paulo earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Insper – Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa, where he specialized in Finance and international business, laying a robust foundation for his accomplished career in the financial realm.

A career of more than 20 years developed in companies of the sectors of: Agribusiness, Energy, Mining, Port, Shipyard, Pulp, Engineering, and Construction.

Responsible for transactions totaling more than US$15 billion throughout his career

He was co-responsible for the debt restructuring of the EBX Group, for the “liability” management of Eldorado Brasil Celulose belonging to the J&F Group and was CFO/IRO of Azevedo & Travassos S.A.

Leonardo has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from PUC-Rio with an MBA in Finance with an emphasis on Capital Markets from IBMEC-Rio.

Rodrigo has experience in financial restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and fundraising. 

He worked at BMP Money Plus and then moved on to GRT Partners, working on both international and national M&As, actively participating in debt structuring in the capital markets for large companies, playing a strategic role in enabling important corporate projects. 

Rodrigo holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Insper and has taken several courses in Finance and the Financial Market. 

Gustavo Profeta has experience in financial restructuring, mergers and acquisitions and capital raising.

He worked in several positions at Banco Itaú and recently participated capital raising processes in several industries: such as paper, construction and incorporation.

Gustavo Profeta has a bachelor’s degree in economics by FECAP and several continuing education courses in finance and financial products.

Enzo Marandino has experience in the financial restructuring and mergers and acquisitions market.

Graduated in Economics from Insper – Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa, he completed an exchange program at EMlyon Business School in Lyon, France, and concluded a course in Investment Banking at Saint Paul Business School.

He has acted in arbitration proceedings conducted by nationally and internationally recognized institutions.

In the administrative and regulatory sphere, Humberto has been involved in inquiries and other proceedings before the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Class Councils, the main Regulatory Agencies and Autonomous Authorities linked to the Union.

Humberto has a law degree from PUC-Rio and specializations from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation and the Brazilian Institute of Civil Law.

The long term relationship of our partners with diverse members of the financial community helps us in the structuring and execution of restructuring transactions, capital raising or M&A.