Fernando joined the firm in 1999 in Brazil and has also been based in Argentina and in Colombia. He has led our Offices in Latin America and the Caribbean for 10 years, including being a member of our Global Operating Committee for six years. He has also led our Financial Services Practice in the region and a member of our committee that elects and evaluates our Global Senior Partners. Currently he leads our Global Frontier Offices initiative.
Fernando has distinguished himself through advisory work in the financial-services sector, while also guiding engagements for companies in the retail, pharmaceutical, and energy industries. The hallmark of Fernando’s work is holistic transformation. He focuses on making lasting and substantial change within core company functions, such as operations and sales. He helps guide cultural-change efforts and, with the increasing importance of innovation and agility, has led major turnarounds focused on fostering digital excellence.
With a keen interest in economic and community development, Fernando supports local not-for-profit organizations. Fernando has lived in six countries and is a native Spanish speaker and fluent in English and Portuguese.