Rafael is a partner and co-leader of our Quito office and a core member of the Strategy and Corporate Finance practice. He works with leading organizations across Latin and North America to unlock sustainable, long-term growth through distinctive strategy, disciplined capital allocation, and large-scale transformation.
Rafael brings deep experience across banking, consumer, energy, agriculture, and heavy industries. He previously co-led our Oil & Gas practice in the region, supporting major players in navigating portfolio shifts, operational complexity, and digital enablement.
Examples of Rafael’s recent work include the following:
- Defining corporate and retail banking strategy for one of Latin America’s largest financial institutions, aligning growth ambition with portfolio priorities and execution roadmap.
- Leading a large-scale transformation for an integrated CPG–agriculture player, driving performance improvement across operations, supply chain, and commercial functions.
- Designing and launching an advanced analytics and AI center for a leading aquaculture company to accelerate data-driven decision making and value creation.
- Developing an M&A-driven portfolio strategy for a renewable-focused energy holding operating across Latin America.
- Supporting a family-owned enterprise in designing and implementing a comprehensive transition plan, including corporate, shareholder, and family governance structures.
- Shaping a five-year digital transformation program for one of the region’s largest oil and gas companies.
- Helping manage and implement a deepwater business program for a global energy player, accelerating value capture across acquisitions and supply chain initiatives.