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.

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.

Carmel oversees asset management for Alojica’s owned and sub-advisory assets in Latin America. Former Strategy & Business Operations Manager at Casai, a Mexico-based hospitality technology start-up in the short-term rental industry. Previously a Senior Associate in the Ernst & Young Hospitality & Real Estate Advisory practice in Miami, FL. Holds a BS degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University.

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.

Alejandro is responsible for financial modeling and market research for Alojica’s lodging real estate investments and transaction prospects.  Previously at EY’s Business Tax Advisory practice in Mexico City.  Bachelor’s Degree candidate from the ITAM – Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México. CFA Level 1 candidate.