Our CEO

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Mario Abal is an accomplished executive with over 35 years of experience in the Food & Beverage and Retail industry. He has extensive experience in the Consumer Sector, having completed senior level positions and assignments in key segments of the industry, such as Fashion (manufacturing & distribution), Food & Beverage and Consumer durables/household products.

The firm performs in the Food & Beverage Industry, in fields such as Strategic Business Development, Organic growth and Mergers & Acquisitions, Franchise & License Advisory Services to Companies and Investors to growth in the Food & Beverage Industry (Fine Dining, Casual Dining, Fast Casual and Fast Food), Marketing Support, Feasibility Studies, Fundraising Services, and Venture Capital.    

Skills 

  • 35-year experience in consumer products in various sectors; 20 years
     in global Food & Beverage industry and 15 years in the Fashion & Retail industry.

  • Negotiation.

  • Ability to analyse the competitive environment.

  • Respected for strong management skills, and for solid strategy planning and execution.

  • Financial understanding and currently successfully executing more Working Capital Projects.

  • Strong in execution based on own operational experiences through senior director positions.

  • (P/L) Responsibility.

  • Retail Management & Franchise Operation, Brand building & Marketing.

  • Turnarounds & taking companies international.

  • Strong in communications and negotiations.

  • Creative talents and the ability to solve tough problems.

  • Solid network and experience at top management level in US, Europe, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.