Our Team
Leadership
Best-in-class Sponsorship

Oriol Gimenez
Managing Partner & CIO
Master's of Management in Hospitality
18+ years of Lodging Real Estate and Private Equity experience. Founder and Principal of CPG Hospitality, responsible for transactions and capital markets. Former Principal at New York-based CPG Real Estate, responsible for debt and equity transactions totaling US$1.5bn since 2010. Previously a Manager at Ernst & Young Hospitality & Real Estate Advisory Group. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain and an Master’s of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University.
Oriol Gimenez
Managing Partner & CIO
Master's of Management in Hospitality

Marta Molina Seal
Managing Partner & COO
Master's in Science in Financial Services
18+ years of Lodging Real Estate and Private Equity experience. Founder and Principal of CPG Hospitality, responsible for development and asset management. Former Principal at New York-based CPG Real Estate, responsible for 3,000 keys and lodging-related assets in Latin America and the Caribbean. Previously a Senior Director in Marriott’s Mixed-Use Development team. Holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and a Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.
Marta Molina Seal
Managing Partner & COO
Master's in Science in Financial Services

Bob Batting
Black Creek Mexico
Managing Partner
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
17+ years of Real Estate and Private Equity experience and over US$1.8+ billion of institutional capital formation experience in Mexico. Former CIO of MIRA Group and Former CEO of Gran Ciudad with 15+ years of transactional experience in Mexico. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Bob Batting
Black Creek Mexico
Managing Partner
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Javier Barrios
BLACK CREEK MEXICO
& CHAIRMAN OF MIRA GROUP
Master's in Business Administration
30+ years of Real Estate and Private Equity experience with over 18,000+ residential units and 1.2+ million sqm of office and retail developments in Mexico. Chairman of MIRA Group. Co-founder and former CEO of BCBA Impulse and Former President of the Association of Real Estate Developers (ADI). Master in Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
Javier Barrios
BLACK CREEK MEXICO
& CHAIRMAN OF MIRA GROUP
Master's in Business Administration

James Mulvihill
Black Creek Mexico
Partner
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science
35+ years of real estate and private equity experience. Co-founder of Black Creek Group, MIRA Group, Corporate Properties of the Americas, as well as Mexico Retail Properties, among others, responsible for over $21.0 billion of transactions over his career. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Stanford University.
James Mulvihill
Black Creek Mexico
Partner
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science
Investment and asset management
Our team is data driven, strategic and practical. We are laser-focused on opportunities that create value for our investors and work deliberately and collaboratively in pursuit of our investment and asset management goals.

Eduardo Ahumada
Senior Vice President
Bachelor's Degree in Finance
12+ years of Lodging Real Estate and Investment Banking experience. As Senior Vice President Investments, Eduardo oversees equity and structured finance transactions and underwriting across Alojica’s investment portfolio. Former investment professional at Rodina, a leading Mexican family office, where he participated in $1.0bn of real estate transactions in Mexico and the US. Previously an Investment Banking Associate at Itaú BBA focusing on ECM and M&A transactions in Latin America. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from ITAM – Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de Mexico.
Eduardo Ahumada
Senior Vice President
Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Ana Maria Añez
Vice President
Master's in Hotel Management
16+ years in the global hospitality industry, with a background in Asset Management, Strategic Advisory, and Operations. As Vice President Asset Management for Alójica, Ana oversees the company’s hotel portfolio in Mexico, including its subadvisory assets in Costa Rica. Former Vice President of Asset Management at Tortuga Resorts, managing properties in Mexico, Jamaica, and the USA. Previous roles at JLL and hotel AVE allowed working directly with hotel management companies on owner-related decisions, including, operator selection, leading pre-opening processes, brand transitions, and valuations, among others. Previously with Hilton’s Elevator Graduate Program and rising to Director of Finance. A native of Venezuela, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism from Sant Ignasi- Ramon LLull University and an Master’s in Hotel Management at Vatel Argentina.
Ana Maria Añez
Vice President
Master's in Hotel Management

Fernando Torres
Vice President
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and Economics
10+ years of Investment Banking and Private Equity experience. Manages capital markets, investment management and financial planning & analysis for Alojica, Black Creek Mexico and its platform companies. Former investment banking professional at Alfaro, Dávila y Scherer, a leading Mexican investment bank and a Moelis & Company strategic partner, focusing on advisory of M&A transactions and debt restructurings, where he participated in transactions totaling $2.0bn. A native of Monterrey, Mexico, Fernando holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Fernando Torres
Vice President
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and Economics

Daniel Grew
Advisor
Master's in Engineering Management
10+ years of Lodging Real Estate and Private Equity experience. Advises on capital markets, asset management and sustainability efforts for Alojica’s owned and subadvisory assets. Founder of CREO Capital, an impact driven real estate private equity firm and Board Member for CIRENAS. Previously Investment Officer at CoreCo Private Equity and Investment Analyst at JP Morgan. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Master’s in Engineering Management from Cornell University.
Daniel Grew
Advisor
Master's in Engineering Management

Ricardo Gresati
Director
Master's of Business Administration
+7 years of Private Equity and Real Estate experience. Former Associate with Colony LatAm Partners’ investment team in Mexico overlooking the CLAF I & II portfolio (+$700M) across Latin America. Previously with Artha Capital where he was responsible for Mixed-Use Real Estate transactions. Former analyst at EMX Capital focused on portfolio value creation initiatives, financings, and divestitures. He started his professional career at UBS on the Equity Research department. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from ITAM, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de Mexico, and an Master’s of Business Administration from Columbia Business School. CFA charter holder.
Ricardo Gresati
Director
Master's of Business Administration

MariCarmen Pacheco
Senior Associate
Master's of Business Administration
6+ years of investment and project management experience. As Senior Associate Investment Management and Reporting, MariCarmen is responsible for various investment management, administrative and reporting functions. Former Project Manager at Tops Day Nurseries in the UK, where she spearheaded successful international recruitment campaigns. Previously with Rodina, a leading Mexican family office and investment fund, where she oversaw investor relations and compliance efforts. Previously part of M&A services at EY. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Atrategic Finance from ITAM, Mexico, and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Oxford.
MariCarmen Pacheco
Senior Associate
Master's of Business Administration
Finance and Administration

Antonio López
Controller
Master’s Degree in Tax
15+ years of accounting, audit, and regulatory compliance experience where he has participated in the administration of $700M+ of AUM. Oversees the accounting, tax, treasury, finance, accounts payable, reporting and compliance efforts for Alojica. Former Controller at Vertex Real Estate, a private equity investor focused on lodging, retail and residential assets. Previously with Prudential Real Estate Investors and Grupo Mabe. A native of Mexico City, Antonio holds an Undergraduate Degree in Accounting and Finance from TEC, the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey, and a Master’s Degree in Tax from Universidad Panamericana. IFRS certified.
Antonio López
Controller
Master’s Degree in Tax

Jorge Antonio Useda
Accounting Manager
Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting
12+ years of accounting, audit, and regulatory compliance experience. Responsible for the accounting and tax compliance functions at Alojica. Former Accounting Manager for Advance Real Estate and Audit Manager at KPMG and Mancera SC (EY). Jorge holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Accounting from Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), and is certified in IFRS from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Jorge Antonio Useda
Accounting Manager
Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting

Samantha Sanfeliz
Sr Accounting Analyst
Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting
Samantha is responsible for the accounting and accounts payable functions at Alojica. Former Finance Reporting Analyst at Advance Real Estate, where she focused on accounting, tax and accounts receivable. A native of Mexico City, Samantha received her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Accounting from the Universidad Tecnológica de México, and is certified in IFRS from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Samantha Sanfeliz
Sr Accounting Analyst
Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting

María de la Luz Martínez
Sr. Accounting Analyst
Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting
9+ years of experience in audit and financial accounting. In her current role as Senior Accounting Analyst at Alojica, Maria de la Luz is responsible for investment accounting functions. Previously a Corporate Accountant for Fibra Uno, where her role focused on audit and accounting. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Accounting from the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) in Mexico City.
María de la Luz Martínez
Sr. Accounting Analyst
Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting

Catalina Díaz
Accounting Analyst
Bachelor's Degree Public Accounting
As Accounting Analyst, Catalina is responsible for the accounting and accounts payable functions at Alojica. Former financial systems analyst at Mobility ADO, where she focused on accounting and financial planning. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Accounting from Instituto Politécnico Nacional.
Catalina Díaz
Accounting Analyst
Bachelor's Degree Public Accounting

Xiomara Del Bosque
Business Operations Manager
20+ years of experience in executive administration, project and office management as well as talent recruitment, Xiomara is responsible for administrative functions, scheduling and communications for the company. Previously an Executive Assistant at Kavak, where she managed global projects and collaborated with the HR teams. Former Independent Consultant at Valenta, specializing in RPA, and General Services Manager at Kio Networks, overseeing office management and protocols. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Universidad Tecnológica de México and a master’s in Yoga, certified as a yoga teacher since 2020.
Xiomara Del Bosque
Business Operations Manager

Lidia Chavez
IT Systems Administrator
12+ years of IT systems implementation and information security experience. Responsible for IT management systems and MRI systems implementation for Alojica. Former IT Specialist for Real Estate Capital and MRI Information Systems Analyst for Thor Urbana Capital, among others. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla.