Our Team
Leadership
Best-in-class Sponsorship
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
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’s Degree from Cornell University and a Master’s in Science in Financial Services from Georgetown University.
Marta Molina Seal
Managing Partner & COO
Master's in Science in Financial Services
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
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). Holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
Javier Barrios
BLACK CREEK MEXICO
& CHAIRMAN OF MIRA GROUP
Master's in Business Administration
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.
Vice President
Bachelor's Degree in Finance
10+ years of Lodging Real Estate and Investment Banking experience. As Vice President Investments, Eduardo 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
Bachelor's Degree in Finance
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
Vice President
Master's in Engineering Management
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 Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Master’s in Engineering Management from Cornell University.
Daniel Grew
Vice President
Master's in Engineering Management
Assistant vice-president
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and Economics
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 Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Fernando Torres
Assistant vice-president
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and Economics
Director
Bachelor's Degree in Finance
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 Estúdios Superiores de Monterrey.
Karina Ramírez
Director
Bachelor's Degree in Finance
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
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
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
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
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
Accounting Analyst
Bachelor's Degree Public Accounting
1+ 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
Operations Coordinator
Master's in International Cooperation
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
Master's in International Cooperation
Sr. Analyst Systems Administration
Bachelor's Degree Information Technology and Communications
7+ years of IT systems implementation and information security experience. Responsible for 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 a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology and Communications from the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey.