Our CEO
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.