Our Team
Leadership
Best-in-class Sponsorship
Managing Partner & CIO
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 BS degree from Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain and a MMH from Cornell University.
Oriol Gimenez
Managing Partner & CIO
Managing Partner & COO
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 BS degree from Cornell University and a MSFS from Georgetown University.
Marta Molina Seal
Managing Partner & COO
Black Creek Mexico
Managing Partner
15+ 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 13+ years of transactional experience in Mexico. Holds a BS in Engineering from the University of Michigan
Bob Batting
Black Creek Mexico
Managing Partner
BLACK CREEK MEXICO
& CHAIRMAN OF MIRA GROUP
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). Holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Javier Barrios
BLACK CREEK MEXICO
& CHAIRMAN OF MIRA GROUP
Black Creek Mexico
Partner
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 degree in Political Science from Stanford University.
James Mulvihill
Black Creek Mexico
Partner
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.
Vice President
10+ years of Lodging Real Estate and Investment Banking experience. Oversees equity and structured finance transactions and underwriting across the hospitality sector. 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
Vice President
Vice President
10+ years of Lodging Real Estate and Private Equity experience. Oversees development, asset management and sustainability efforts for Alojica’s owned and subadvisory assets in Latin America and the Caribbean (1,000 keys). 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 BS degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and MEng in Engineering Management from Cornell University.
Daniel Grew
Vice President
Assistant vice-president
7+ years of Investment Banking and Private Equity experience. Manages the underwriting, structuring and execution of investments and capital development efforts for 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 B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Fernando Torres
Assistant vice-president
Senior Associate
+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 B.A. degree in Finance from ITAM, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de Mexico, and an MBA degree from Columbia Business School. CFA charter holder.
Ricardo Gresati Astorga
Senior Associate
Analyst
Alejandro is responsible for financial modeling and market research for Alojica’s lodging real estate investments and transaction prospects. Previously at the EY Business Tax Advisory practice in Mexico City. Bachelor’s Degree candidate from the ITAM – Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México. Passed CFA Level 1.
Alejandro Sanchez
Analyst
Director of Investments and Asset Management
10+ years of Commercial Real Estate and Portfolio Management & Valuation experience in Mexico and the US. Responsible for portfolio management, including value-add strategy implementation and asset performance. Former investment professional at SKB, an American private equity firm, operator, and developer specializing in Urban Industrial and Suburban Mixed-Use commercial along the US West Coast market. With more than $2bn assets under management, Karina participated in the underwriting, acquisitions, financing, and asset management of the portfolio.
Previously an investment professional at the Aztec Fund, a Mexican private equity firm focused primarily on Class A office in the US. Former Treasury, Finance, Capital & Liquidity Analyst at Bank of America where she was responsible for Basel III compliance and treasury implementation. Holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from ITESM – Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey.
Karina Ramirez
Director of Investments and Asset Management
Analyst
Patricio is responsible for monthly financial modeling and operational research for Alojica’s asset management team. Previously with the Global Audit Department at Grupo Bimbo and with Miranda Partners, where he participated in financial advisory and venture projects. Holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City.
Patricio Ramirez
Analyst
DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
Construction Director
15+ years of construction and construction management experience with a strategic focus on lodging and hospitality. As Alojica’s Director of Construction, Angel works hand in hand with the design and development teams and is responsible for the timely execution of the Company’s new-build and renovation projects. Former Director of Construction at Origina and Opera Desarrolladora. Previously with Grupo Frel and Grupo Posadas. Holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana.
Angel Rioja
Construction Director
Site Engineer
In her role as Site Engineer for Alojica, Karen is responsible for project planning and execution. She oversees construction schedules and project plans with a particular focus on risk mitigation. Former site coordinator for Kirbitan, responsible for finishes and FF&E installation at the One&Only Mandarina Private Homes. Previous Construction Manager and Site Coordinator for various lodging and resort residential projects in Jalisco and Nayarit. Karen holds a degree in Civil Engineering and a master’s degree in Development, Sustainability, and Tourism from the University of Guadalajara.
Karen Lara
Site Engineer
Development Director
7+ years of Real Estate Development, Architecture, and Construction experience. As Director of Development, Alejandro oversees development efforts across Alójica’s portfolio. He has participated in a wide range of international projects across multiple disciplines, including luxury residential, hospitality, commercial, and master planning. Former Sr. Development Manager at Shapack Partners, a Chicago-based multi-asset development company where he spearheaded the entitlement process for several properties, led the development of a +$140M USD luxury residential tower, and oversaw buildouts construction of +800,000 SF of a Class-A office + retail tower developed in partnership with Walton Street Capital. Previously, with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, where he participated in the design of +1,000 units and the entitlements of a +53-acre mixed-use masterplan in the Chicago land area, among other significant projects. Holds an Architecture degree from Universidad Politécnica in Madrid, Spain, and a Master’s degree from Harvard University.
Alejandro Fernández Linares
Development Director
SITE ENGINEER
14+ years of construction planning and project execution experience with an emphasis on strategy and quality processes. Responsible for the planning, coordinating, and executing Alojica’s renovation projects. Focused on resource and asset management, risk mitigation, optimization, and efficiency to set operational and management priorities. Formerly with ACONSA y ASOCIADOS CONSULTORES and ORIGINA where he was in charge of directing the necessary resources for the execution of construction projects, in charge of the planning, coordination and control of the work project from pre-construction, building and delivery to the client]. Rodolfo holds an Architecture degree from Facultad de Arquitectura, at the Universidad Autónoma de México.
Rodolfo Sanchez
SITE ENGINEER
Sr. Pre-Development Project Manager
8+ years of Real Estate Development and project management experience. As pre-development project manager for Alójica, he is responsible for leading the development and financial oversight of new projects, working closely with Alójica’s Asset Management and Hotel Operations teams. Previously a Project Director at Vira and Project Manager at Abilia, managing several projects in all stages of development. Santiago holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana.
Santiago Rivero
Sr. Pre-Development Project Manager
Finance and Administration
Controller
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 Tecnologico de Monterrey, and a master’s degree in Tax from Universidad Panamericana. IFRS certified.
Antonio Lopez
Controller
Accounting Manager
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 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
Sr Accounting Analyst
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 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
Sr. Analyst Systems Administrator
7+ years of IT systems implementation and information security experience. Responsible MRI systems implementation and process optimization for Black Creek Mexico and its platform companies in Mexico, including Alojica. Former IT Specialist for ALIGNMEX Real Estate Capital and MRI Information Security Analyst for Thor Urbana Capital, Mexico, among others. Holds an engineering degree in Information Technology and Communications from the Tecnologico de Monterrey.
Jorge Legorreta
Sr. Analyst Systems Administrator
IT Analyst
12+ years of IT systems implementation and information security experience. Responsible for IT management and process optimization efforts for Black Creek Mexico and its platform companies in Mexico, including Alojica. Former IT Systems Administrator for BABEL Language Center and IT Manager for Colliers International in Mexico, among others. Holds an undergraduate degree in Computer Systems and Business Administration from the Tecnologico de Monterrey.
Rogelio Rivas
IT Analyst
Office Manager
10+ years of administrative and office management experience. Sustainability Coordinator for the company and responsible for administrative and office coordination matters. Former Office Manager for the Aztec Fund in Mexico City and AWCI in Johannesburg, South Africa. Previously with Flexible Workspace and Starboard Cruise Services in Miami, FL. Holds a BS degree in Tourism and is a candidate for a master’s degree in Anthropology and Cultural Studies by the Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico.
Adriana Colin
Office Manager
Operations Coordinator
Fabiana is the backbone of the team and helps keep everyone’s schedules in order. Development Coordinator for the company and responsible for administrative functions, scheduling and communications. Formerly with UNICEF Spain, The Ministry of Foreign Relations of Bolivia and the Lyceé Français of Santa Cruz. In her free time, she has also developed her own clothing brand. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and a master’s degree in International Cooperation. She speaks Spanish, English and French.
Fabiana Antelo
Operations Coordinator
Sr Accounting Analyst
As Senior Accounting Analyst, Diana is responsible for accounting functions at Alojica. Previously, she worked as a financial analyst for Advance Real Estate and Mancera S.C. (EY), where she focused on audit and accounting. She holds a degree in Public Accounting from the Instituto Politécnico Nacional.
Diana Estrada
Sr Accounting Analyst
Accounting Analist
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 degree in Public Accounting from Instituto Politécnico Nacional.