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Cristina Campabadal

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Cristina Campabadal has more than 20 years of international experience in wealth management in Latin America, the US, and Europe.

After starting in private banking in Spain, she lived in the United States for a decade, working at Banco Santander Banca Privada Miami and several multi-family offices (WE MultifamilyOffices, LifeInvest MFO, Octavia Wealth Advisors, etc.) in Miami and New York, advising more than 300 large investors.

In 2017, she founded CCS Finanzas LLC (Miami and New York), and in January 2025 she created CC Global Advisory, headquartered in Miami. She is a member of the New York Family Offices Association. She has completed executive programs at Harvard, Yale, and the University of Miami. She has been recognized with honors such as "Top 20 Leaders for Latin America" (Vienna, Austria, 2024) and "Top 100 People in Finance USA" by NYC Magazine (2021).

She also maintains a strong social commitment as a senior advisor to the National Foundation for Cancer Research in the US and is an ambassador for the Vicente Ferrer Foundation in the US.

She is the author of Un elefante en la habitación financiera, published by Penguin Random House (2026).

Advisory Board and Investment Committee

Juan Verde

International Strategist & former Advisor to the White House
Washington D.C.

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Víctor Sierra

Chairman & CEO at
Torino Capital
New York

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Óscar Aguer

CEO of Higher Education Business in France, Spain & Andorra at Grupo Planeta
Barcelona - París

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Javier Velilla

Board Member at Santander Asset Management Luxembourg
Madrid

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Michael Tafur

Former Bank of America Managing Director Global Liquidity Investments Solutions
Miami

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Our Team

Al Samper

CFO & Relationship Manager US
CC Global Advisory
Miami

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María Contesti

Chief Operating Officer
CC Global Advisory
Buenos Aires

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Elizabeth "Kelly" McCann

Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
CC Global Advisory
New York

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Frank Tamayo Leyva

Relationship Manager
New York
CC Global Advisory
New York

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Luis Valdich

Venture Capital & Relationship Manager US
CC Global Advisory
New York

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Yuda Saydun

AI & Cybersecurity
CC Global Advisory
Palo Alto, California

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Jorge Torrado

Relationship Manager Andean Zone
CC Global Advisory
Bogotá, Colombia

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Juan Pablo Pinzón

Relationship Manager Andean Zone
CC Global Advisory
Bogotá, Colombia

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Andrey Gidaspov

Relationship Manager US
CC Global Advisory
Washington

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Daniel Pineda

Relationship Manager Europe & Latin America
CC Global Advisory
Vienna

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Jorge Sartorius
Milans del Bosch

Relationship Manager Europe
CC Global Advisory
Madrid

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Christiana Otto

Relationship Manager Europe
CC Global Advisory
Portugal

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Xavier Rubio

Relationship Manager Europe
CC Global Advisory
Switzerland

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Antonio G. Lobón

Relationship Manager Spain & Americas
CC Global Advisory
Madrid

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María Inés Velasco

Relationship Manager Miami
CC Global Advisory
Miami

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María Orduna

Relationship Manager Europe
CC Global Advisory
Madrid

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Martin Gurria

Relationship Manager US
CC Global Advisory
Washington - Barcelona

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Cristina Campabadal

Founder and CEO
CC Global Advisory

Experience

Cristina Campabadal has more than 20 years of international experience in wealth management in Latin America, the US, and Europe.

After starting in private banking in Spain, she lived in the United States for a decade, working at Banco Santander Banca Privada Miami and several multi-family offices (WE MultifamilyOffices, LifeInvest MFO, Octavia Wealth Advisors, etc.) in Miami and New York, advising more than 300 large investors.

In 2017, she founded CCS Finanzas LLC (Miami and New York), and in January 2025 she created CC Global Advisory, headquartered in Miami. She is a member of the New York Family Offices Association. She has completed executive programs at Harvard, Yale, and the University of Miami. She has been recognized with honors such as "Top 20 Leaders for Latin America" (Vienna, Austria, 2024) and "Top 100 People in Finance USA" by NYC Magazine (2021).

She also maintains a strong social commitment as a senior advisor to the National Foundation for Cancer Research in the US and is an ambassador for the Vicente Ferrer Foundation in the US.

She is the author of Un elefante en la habitación financiera, published by Penguin Random House (2026).

Juan Verde

International Strategist & former Advisor to the White House
Washington D.C.

Experience

Juan Verde is an internationally renowned strategist for both the public and private sectors, with particular focus on sustainable economic development. His specialty is designing innovative strategies to attract investment, accelerate economic development, and support strategic alliances.

In the public sector, Mr. Verde was nominated by President Biden to the President’s Export Council to serve the White House in trade-related issues and expanding opportunities for American exports and businesses abroad. Mr. Verde served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe and Eurasia at the United States Department of Commerce under President Barack Obama. In this capacity, Mr. Verde led the Department’s efforts to solve trade policy and market-access issues faced by U.S. firms seeking to grow their business operations in Europe and Eurasia. Additionally, he was responsible for developing and recommending policies and programs to support U.S. economic and commercial relations with 52 countries in the region. Mr. Verde previously served in the Department of Commerce during the Clinton Administration as an international trade analyst, coordinator, and consultant, working first in the Office of Latin America and later in the Minority Business Development Agency.

Within the political arena, Mr. Verde has worked to support democratic political candidates and issues for several decades. More recently, he worked on behalf of the Biden-Harris presidential campaign as a policy advisor, fundraiser, and organizer. He also served as Chair of Americans Abroad for Biden. Mr. Verde has also worked with some of today’s most relevant political figures, including former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Vice President Al Gore, the late Senator Ted Kennedy, and former Secretary of State John Kerry. Mr. Verde was also a Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Fellow during his early career.

In the private sector, Mr. Verde has served as a consultant for a variety of prestigious companies, such as Google, Cisco, SAS, American Express, and Banco Santander Investments US. He has also collaborated with institutions such as the Inter-American Development Bank, Harvard University, and the World Bank. Currently, he is the President and Founder of Alamo Solutions LLC, a boutique strategic business consulting firm. He founded and led the Canary Islands and Gibraltar chapters of the American Chamber of Commerce and is a current member of the Board of Directors of the American Sustainable Business Council, the leading business organization in the U.S. serving the public policy interests of sustainable responsible companies, their customers and other stakeholders. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of HISPASAT, the leading satellite communications operator in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America and a member of Airbus Foundation Board of Advisors. In the public sector, he has worked with the governments of Lithuania, Gibraltar, and the United States, as well as numerous governors and mayors in Latin America.

Mr. Verde’s policy and private sector experiences have dovetailed in his efforts to promote sustainable global business practices and leadership development. He was a key advocate of Vice President Gore’s “The Climate Reality Project” and helped create its Spain and Argentina branches. Among other recognitions, he has been named for two consecutive years as one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanic Leaders in the Fight Against Climate Change, as well as one of the TOP100 Disruptive Managers and Leaders of 2021. He was also invited to participate in the UN Climate Conferences, COP25 and COP26. He currently presides over the Advanced Leadership Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. that seeks to identify and develop the next generation of business, social, and political leaders from around the world.

Mr. Verde is a doctoral candidate in Economics at the Universidad Camilo José Cela in Madrid, Spain, where he is investigating green economy strategies for small island nations. He holds a master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations from Boston University, and was elected to the Alumni Board of Directors at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. In addition, Mr.Verde has been decorated as a knight by the Sovereign Order of the Ecumenical Knights of Rhodes and Malta, and his work has been recognized by Pope Francis.

Mr. Verde travels widely in support of multiple endeavors. In his free time, Mr. Verde enjoys horseback riding, hiking and is also an avid marathon runner.

Víctor Sierra

Chairman and CEO at Torino Capital
New York

Experience

Mr. Sierra, a founding partner of Torino Capital, a New York investment banking firm, has over 26 years of experience in the financial markets. He worked for ten years at ABN AMRO Bank in New York, first as trader of the EM Portfolio for Latin America and later as Director of EM Fixed Income Sales for Latin America.

Mr. Sierra subsequently moved to Dresdner Kleinwort and led the EM Retail Solutions Team for the Americas. In addition to his leadership role at Torino, Mr. Sierra is deeply committed to the region and participates in several policy advisory and regional development groups. He is recognized by Torino clients as a valuable resource providing investment insights into the region.

Óscar Aguer

CEO de Higher Education Businesses en Francia, y CEO de Online Higher Education Businesses en España y Andorra | Planeta Formación y Universidades - Grupo Planeta

Barcelona - París

Experience

Dr. Óscar Aguer is CEO of the Education Business in France, Spain, and Andorra of Planeta Formación y Universidades, Grupo Planeta's educational corporation, leading universities, and on-site and online business schools in these markets.

Before joining Grupo Planeta, he played a key role in the expansion and transformation of several educational institutions internationally. Based in Miami, he was Senior VP & COO at Whitney International (ILUMNO), a leading higher education corporation with a presence in nine countries, where he also chaired the ILUMNO Foundation.

Previously, he held leadership positions as CEO of the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), CEO of GECSA, a European consulting firm specializing in corporate online training, and CEO of THR Innovative Tourism Consultants, focusing on Latin America and EMEA. In addition, he has held senior management positions at PwC.

He is BP at BAE Ventures, an equity fund specializing in the tourism sector, and previously co-founder and owner of Penta Partners, an international hotel shadow management firm.

Dr. Aguer has actively participated in corporate restructurings, mergers, and divestitures within the Higher Education and Tourism sectors in Spain and Latin America, contributing to the growth and consolidation of several institutions and companies in these markets.

In addition to his outstanding career in business, Dr. Óscar Aguer has served on several Boards, including the Board of the 22@ Technology District of Barcelona and the IT Committee of the Barcelona Football Club (FCB). His leadership has been recognized with seven international awards, consolidating his prestige in the sector.

Committed to education and knowledge development, he has been a professor of Business Strategy at two European universities and is the author of numerous articles in financial publications, as well as two books on business.

Javier Velilla

Board Member at Santander Asset Management Luxembourg

Madrid

Experience

Javier has over 30 years of international experience in private banking, asset management, and financial services leadership across Europe, the United States, and Latin America. Throughout his career, he has held senior executive positions within the Santander Group, including CEO and Country Manager in Luxembourg and The Bahamas, as well as leadership roles in Italy, Spain, and Miami.

He has been a member of several Executive Committees, serving as Conducting Officer for Finance, Distribution, and Marketing, and leading global product strategy initiatives at Santander Asset Management. His background combines strategic vision, commercial management, and regulatory oversight across international financial entities.

In 2024, Velilla obtained the FIFA Agent license, also collaborating on governance and marketing consulting projects for a professional football club. He has recently co-founded Brela, an artisanal pastry shop in Madrid that represents an exciting personal and professional venture.

Velilla holds a degree in Business Administration from the Complutense University of Madrid, an MBA in Finance from ICADE, and the Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation & Technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is fluent in Spanish, English, French, and Italian.

A sports and competition enthusiast, he has participated in international marathons and triathlons, achieving the goal of completing his first Full Ironman in Florida.

Michael Tafur

Former Bank of America Managing Director Global Liquidity Investments Solutions
Miami

Experience

With over 20 years of experience in banking and financial services across domestic and international markets, Michael Tafur is a seasoned executive specializing in business development, capital raising, investment advisory, and asset management. He has extensive experience delivering innovative investment and treasury solutions to investors, financial institutions, and corporate clients.

Mr. Tafur has held senior leadership roles at prominent global financial institutions, including Vice President at Dresdner Lateinamerika Financial Advisors, Senior Director at American Express Bank and Standard Chartered Bank, Managing Director at Madison Capital Markets and Bank of America, Senior Relationship Manager at Credicorp Capital, and most recently Sales Director at Amicorp Group. Throughout his career, he has built and managed strategic relationships across the U.S., South Florida, Europe and Latin America markets.

Mr. Tafur holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Gwynedd Mercy University and an MBA from Pennsylvania State University.

Al Samper

CFO y Relationship Manager USA
CC Global Advisory
Miami

Experience

Al Samper is a member of the Advisory Board of the Ilumno Foundation and a past member of the Pension Fund Governing Board of the European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN).

He is a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, a past member of the Investment Advisory Committee of the Virginia Retirement System, and former Chairman of the Board of the Virginia College Building Authority.

Al was a director at Wachovia Securities specializing in the investment of municipal bond issues.

Before that, he served as Deputy State Treasurer, at the Virginia Department of the Treasury. He earned his BS in economics from Virginia Tech in 1975 and his MBA in finance from Virginia Tech in 1978.

During his graduate studies, Al was Assistant to the Dean of the College of Business where he also taught management science and served as academic advisor.

He is a 1990 graduate of the Virginia Executive Institute, and the Wharton Pension Fund and Investment Management Institute.

María Contesti

Chief Operating Officer
CC Global Advisory
Buenos Aires

Experience

Maria is a global financial services executive with 15+ years of experience across Latin America and the United States, specializing in corporate strategy, business planning, wealth management, and retail banking.

She has spent a decade at Citibank (New York and Miami), holding leadership roles across client segmentation, digital investing, corporate treasury, and operations. Most recently, she led pricing strategy and sales performance analytics for wealth management, driving growth, improving efficiency, and enhancing performance through data-driven decision-making.

Maria holds an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella. Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, with additional knowledge of Portuguese, Italian, and Chinese, she brings a global perspective to leadership.

Outside work, she enjoys travel, learning cultures and languages, and the arts.

Elizabeth "Kelly" McCann

Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
CC Global Advisory
New York

Experience

Elizabeth "Kelly" McCann is a senior financial crime compliance and geopolitical risk advisor supporting CC Global Advisory's compliance and risk screening services. With over 15 years of experience architecting and governing global AML/CFT, sanctions, and fraud risk frameworks across prominent multinational financial institutions, Kelly brings institutional-grade expertise to the due diligence and jurisdiction risk assessments she conducts for CC Global Advisory's clients and investment partners.

A recognized expert in correspondent banking, OFAC sanctions, and high-stakes regulatory remediation, Kelly has guided institutions from states of non-compliance under Consent Orders, Cease and Desist Orders, and MRAs back to full regulatory standing. She brings a rare combination of U.S. regulatory depth and international expertise, having advised central banks across Asia-Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa on FATF standards and mutual evaluation readiness.

Kelly is a graduate of Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, with advanced Russian studies and Russian-language training from Moscow State University. Her geopolitical fluency and cross-border risk intelligence inform the jurisdiction and country-risk advisory when evaluating opportunities in unfamiliar markets. Previously, she has worked with the World Bank, United Nations, PWC, Deutsche Bank, EY, JP Morgan, and Citi Group. 

Kelly holds numerous certifications spanning digital assets and crypto, fintech, financial crime, trade-based money laundering, correspondent banking, sanctions, AML, and human trafficking, and has served on the boards of numerous international non-profits.

Frank Tamayo Leyva

Relationship Manager
New York
CC Global Advisory
New York

Experience

Frank has decades of experience in the New York real estate market, with a track record of thousands of closed transactions for private clients and investors. Specializing in complex deals, he has an in-depth understanding of every stage of the process, from structuring and negotiation through closing, and is recognized for his ability to resolve highly challenging situations.

Over the course of his career, he has built an extensive network of professional contacts that includes attorneys, financial planners, certified public accountants (CPAs), insurance brokers, and other specialists. This network allows him to offer buyers and sellers comprehensive support, connecting them with the right professionals at every phase of the transaction.

Originally from Cuba, Frank has lived in Brooklyn for more than 45 years, which has given him firsthand knowledge of the economic and urban evolution of the city and the state of New York. He advises his clients with rigor, discretion, and a long-term perspective.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, including his two children, as well as fishing and boating.

Luis Valdich

Relationship Manager US and Venture Capital
New York

Experience

Luis Valdich is the managing partner of VIM Investors, a venture capital firm he founded in mid-2025. Focused on venture-backed scaleups across fintech, enterprise software, and AI, VIM leverages Luis’s two decades of trust-based relationships, network, and expertise, to source proprietary deal flow, diligence, and invest, at compelling valuations, in underhyped yet high performing scaleups ($200M ARR+, high rule of 40, profitable) that haven’t raised in a while.

Prior to starting VIM, Luis was at Citi Ventures, JPMorgan, and Softbank, and has invested in approximately 100 startups of which 8 went public (Square/Block, Palantir, Tradeweb, AirLease Corp, Markit, BATS, Zenvia, and Solid), 21 were acquired, and 9 are on track to go public. He has also invested in 25 venture capital funds, mostly on his personal account.

Luis, who hails from Bolivia, has also worked at McKinsey, is a graduate of Harvard Business School, and loves sports, the arts, international travel, and champagne.

Yuda Saydun

AI & Cybersecurity Expert Advisor
CC Global Advisory
Palo Alto, California

Experience

Yuda is the founder and president of CyVent, a cybersecurity advisory firm and solutions provider. CyVent helps security teams accelerate their transition to an AI-driven preventive posture focused on pre-empting breaches and automating security operations.

Over his earlier career as an executive at American Express, Tech Data, ClimeCo and Xerox BPO, Yuda started and scaled multiple businesses, launched dozens of new technology products, and oversaw IT service offerings.

Having been a mentor, founder, officer, advisor and investor in tech companies, Yuda is also a past Chair of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council’s Technology Committee and a member of Advisory Boards at MDC’s Cybersecurity School, UM’s Institute for Data Science and Computing and FIU’s Jack Gordon Institute’s Cybersecurity Policy Program.

Whether deciphering data sets, evaluating new technologies or applying deep learning to cyber security, Yuda always strives to be on the leading edge of technology’s latest challenges, deploying meaningful solutions to complex problems

He holds certificates in data science and cyber security from Johns Hopkins and Harvard, and an MBA from UCLA Anderson, where he was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Inspirational Alumni” of the school’s 75 years.

Jorge Torrado

Relationship Manager Andean Zone
CC Global Advisory
Bogotá

Experience

With over 30 years of experience in the legal and financial fields, he is a renowned attorney specializing in Corporate Law, Financial Regulation, and Securities Law, with a strong track record in both the public and private sectors. Throughout his career, he has distinguished himself through his expertise in securities regulation, market structuring, and legal advisory work on complex financial matters, as well as in the purchase and sale and/or merger of major Colombian companies.

He has held high-level positions, including Secretary and President of the National Securities Commission, as well as General Manager of the brokerage firm Comisionista de Colombia S.A. In the private sector, he has been a Founding Partner of Torrado Angarita Abogados since 1993 and later of Torrado Angarita & Pinzón Abogados since 2000, leading legal advisory services in corporate and securities matters.

He currently serves as an A-List arbitrator at the Arbitration and Conciliation Center of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce, acting as arbitrator in various arbitration tribunals. He has also served as counsel for one of the parties in arbitration tribunals or in judicial proceedings before the Superintendence of Companies.

In academia, he has been a professor of Commercial Law and Securities Law at prestigious institutions such as Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Universidad del Rosario, and Universidad Externado de Colombia. He also served for more than ten years as a professor of Mergers and Acquisitions and Securities Market Law in the Commercial Law specialization program at the Universidad de los Andes.

He is a lawyer and specialist in Financial Legislation from the Universidad de los Andes and has additional training in stock market operations from the São Paulo Stock Exchange. He is also the author of the work “La Comisión Nacional de Valores. Análisis Jurídico”, a reference text in the study of the regulatory framework of the securities market, and of the article “El Uso Indebido de Información Privilegiada en el Mercado de Valores Colombiano a la Luz de la Experiencia Estadounidense”, published in Revista de Derecho Privado No. 39 of the Universidad de los Andes. Bogotá, Colombia.

Juan Pablo Pinzón

Relationship Manager Andean Zone
CC Global Advisory
Bogotá

Experience

With over 25 years of experience in the legal and business fields, he is an attorney with a solid track record and expertise in corporate and business law, financial law, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and securities law, distinguished by his strategic approach to legal counsel and business structuring. His practice has focused on advising companies and institutions in complex and dynamic environments. He has advised on the purchase and sale of companies and the structuring of corporate financing in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile, totaling over USD 7 billion.

He has spent most of his career in the private sector and has been a Founding Partner at Torrado Angarita & Pinzón Abogados since 2000. Prior to that, he was part of Gómez Pinzón & Asociados, where he served as an Associate from 1994 to 2000, having started there as a Legal Assistant. He began his professional career in the Legal Department of Compañía Agrícola de Seguros S.A., gaining a solid foundation in handling corporate legal matters. Additionally, he has served on the boards of directors of companies in the real estate and financial sectors, as well as nonprofit organizations, including Cemex Colombia S.A., UNE-TIGO Comunicaciones, Granahorrar S.A., Servientrega S.A., AVSA S.A., and Corporación Matamoros, and as an alternate member of the Board of Directors of BBVA Colombia S.A.

In the academic sphere, he has taught Securities Law at the Universidad de los Andes, helping to train professionals in the financial and securities markets.

He holds a law degree from the Universidad de los Andes and a Master of Business Administration from the Arthur D. Little School of Management in Boston, United States. His career and professional achievements were recognized by Latin Lawyer Magazine, which named him one of the 20 best lawyers in Colombia under the age of 40.

Andrey Gidaspov

Relationship Manager US
CC Global Advisory
Washington

Experience

Andrey is a seasoned international development and fundraising professional whose career has been defined by building meaningful partnerships across business, government, and nonprofit sectors. With over 25 years of global experience, he combines strategic vision, entrepreneurial leadership, and a strong belief in the power of personal relationships to drive organizational success.

Over the past 15 years, Andrey has led high-impact fundraising and strategic growth initiatives for major nonprofit organizations in the United States and abroad, specializing in individual giving, corporate partnerships, and digital fundraising campaigns. Earlier in his career, he established a successful consulting practice in Hong Kong, supporting clients across Asia in technology outsourcing and mobile innovation. He also worked with the U.S. Department of Commerce, helping American technology companies develop trusted partnerships throughout Eurasia. Having lived and worked in six countries and speaking both Mandarin Chinese and Russian, Andrey brings a truly global perspective to advisory engagements and cross-border initiatives.

Daniel Pineda

Relationship Manager Europe & Latin America
CC Global Advisory
Vienna

Experience

Daniel M. Pineda is an international business development executive specializing in infrastructure, with experience in sectors such as renewable energy, healthcare and water treatment. He drives international expansion, strategic partnerships and project development across global markets.

With more than 25 years of experience in international project business, Daniel has built a strong track record in project structuring, classical project finance and export finance across highly regulated and multicultural environments.

Recognized with distinction as Latin American Leader (Vienna 2024), he brings a unique intercultural perspective and regional expertise to his international responsibilities. Daniel is fluent in German, English and Spanish and skilled in navigating cross-border business dynamics throughout Europe, Latin America and emerging markets.

Daniel began his career with a formal banking apprenticeship, followed by a Bachelor's degree from the University of Münster and a Diploma in International Management from the University of St. Gallen (HSG). His profile is further complemented by his qualification as Certified Compliance Officer, which enables him to integrate regulatory, ethical and governance considerations into business development strategies.

Daniel is known for his leadership in complex international environments, his ability to build sustainable partnerships and his commitment to advancing responsible and innovative project solutions worldwide.

Jorge Sartorius
Milans del Bosch

Relationship Manager Europe
CC Global Advisory
Madrid

Experience

Sartorius has more than 20 years in the financial sector, working as an advisor in asset management and Corporate Finance with family businesses, national and international Family Offices as well as Private Equity funds.

Versatile executive and Senior advisor specialized in business development and establishment of partnerships at national and international level. He has participated in different mergers and acquisitions of companies, search for financing and strategic advisory work in corporate decision-making in sectors as varied as retail, food, finance, insurance, industrial and technology. Extensive knowledge of liquid and illiquid investments, and real assets, from estate, legal, corporate and tax planning.

In-depth knowledge of the European business fabric and ability to identify business opportunities and close agreements between partners.

He has been participating for more than 7 years with other strategic partners in sustainable companies that focus on sectors such as new food, health, circular economy, and digital industry 4.0

As an Agent placement Jorge has supported entrepreneurs, private equity funds and other investment structures in the search for partners, via equity or debt.

Sartorius participate as a developer with Family Offices and Private Equity Real Estate in the structuring of investments with all types of real estate underlying, in different stages of development and investment strategies. Important real estate corporate transactions.

Christiana Otto

Relationship Manager Europe
CC Global Advisory
Portugal

Experience

Christiana Otto has an extensive track record in both the real estate and capital allocation sectors. She co-founded and served as Managing Director of a reverse solicitation fundraising firm headquartered in Barcelona with offices in Portugal, through which she developed a solid and far-reaching network of family offices both within and beyond Europe.

Over the first four years of her firm´s activity, together with her team, she facilitated the investment of several family offices in Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa, personally accompanying hundreds of them on visits to various countries in these regions. This experience allowed her to build strategic relationships and a high-value network in both markets.

In recent years, Christiana has chosen to focus on her true passion: the real estate sector, especially — though not exclusively — in the Hospitality Real Estate segment, with a particular emphasis on opportunities in Europe. She founded and independently manages a company specializing in this sector.

Her integrity, directness, transparency, and responsiveness are qualities widely recognized by her professional network, along with a sense of humor that makes collaboration more enjoyable. Her deep and certified knowledge of human behavior has made her a strong and effective negotiator.

Christiana is fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, and has full comprehension of Italian.

Xavier Rubio

Relationship Manager Europe
CC Global Advisory
Switzerland

Experience

Xavier is an expert in international wealth management, financial planning and services to high net worth families. He holds a degree in Finance and Financial Planning. With more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry, he has a professional background in serving European clients in leading institutions such as Barclays Private Bank, BCGE and other Asset Managers.

Xavier specializes in tailoring client solutions in investment strategies, asset management, and legacy planning, ensuring that their unique financial goals are met with the utmost care and attention.

Having lived in 4 different countries, Xavier is fluent in French, Spanish, English, and German, allowing him to effectively communicate and understand the diverse needs of international clients.

Antonio G. Lobón

Relationship Manager Spain & Americas
CC Global Advisory
Madrid

Experience

Antonio G. Lobón holds a Law degree from the Complutense University of Madrid and a Master’s degree in Tax Law from the University of Deusto (Bilbao). He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Spain and has completed specialized training in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing. He is a member of the Madrid Bar Association and the Spanish Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

He began his professional career at KPMG Madrid in 1978. He was promoted to partner in 1987 and, in 1999, moved to KPMG’s New York office. During his time in the United States, he held various international leadership roles, including Head of Legal Services for Latin America, Global Account Lead for the Latin American region, and Director of the Spanish and Portuguese Centers of Excellence. After 36 years with the firm, he retired in October 2014 upon reaching the legal retirement age.

Antonio specializes in International Taxation and European Union Tax Law. His expertise includes corporate restructuring, cross-border transactions, due diligence processes, and Mergers and Acquisitions. He has advised clients in a wide range of industries, including banking and financial services, alternative investment funds, oil and gas, automotive manufacturing, food and beverages, hospitality chains, media and communications, cement and construction, as well as airlines and related services.

He is currently a partner at Larrauri & Martí Abogados, where he advises national and international clients on tax planning, ETVE structures, and cross-border operations. He regularly participates in international conferences and contributes to specialized tax publications. In 2024, he was recognized as one of the most influential lawyers by The Lawyers of Distinction and has received several awards from organizations such as the Global 100 Awards, Corporate INTL, and International Leaders in Law for his outstanding career and contributions to international taxation.

María Inés Velasco

Relationship Manager Miami
CC Global Advisory
Miami

Experience

María Inés has more than 25 years of international experience in private banking, financial services, regulatory compliance, and executive management, with a distinguished career spanning Latin America and the United States.

A qualified attorney, she began her professional career in Colombia at Corporación Financiera del Valle before building an extensive career in Miami’s financial sector. She held senior positions including Private Banker and Account Officer at Sabadell Bank and Relationship Manager at Blue Bank International. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with clients across Latin America and the Caribbean, advising them on banking relationships, cross-border structures, client onboarding, and regulatory requirements.

Her experience combines a deep understanding of the international financial environment with expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), FATCA, international sanctions, risk management, and regulatory compliance. This enables her to bring a comprehensive perspective to the needs of clients and institutions operating across Latin America and the United States.

María Inés also brings significant experience in corporate and financial management, including senior leadership roles within companies in the real estate and construction sectors in the United States. Her career has provided her with a broad perspective on financial management, institutional relationships, operational structures, and corporate governance.

She holds a Law degree from Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá and has spent much of her professional career in Miami.

María Orduna

Relationship Manager Europe
CC Global Advisory
Madrid

Experience

María Orduna has over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, with a strong focus on Private Banking and asset management, developing her professional career at top-tier national and international institutions in Madrid, London, and Geneva.

She began her career in London in 2007, where she was an associate at a consulting firm for companies focused on financial, digital, and educational technology, establishing collaboration agreements with banks and business schools such as London Business School.

After completing her MBA in Madrid, she worked in investment banking for Santander and BBVA, as a business development analyst and covering the foreign exchange and short-term interest rate futures trading desks in London, Paris, Milan, and Frankfurt, respectively.

Her next step was to move to Geneva in 2012, where she began her career in Private Banking at JP Morgan, managing the UHNW portfolio of clients in Latin America, specifically Argentina and Chile.

She later continued developing her career at other institutions such as Bank SYZ and Edmond de Rothschild, managing the portfolio of Ultra high-net-worth clients from the Middle East, specifically Turkey and Saudi Arabia, developing a strategic business plan to consolidate Saudi Arabia as a priority market, and managing all external commercial services relationships with family offices based in London, Monaco, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

After returning to Madrid in 2021, María joined the Beka group to create and develop the company's Private Banking division, overseeing institutional relations with 12 depositary banks in Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Spain, including the client relations department.

More recently, María has focused on selling both Beka and third-party Private Equity funds, as well as seeking joint venture opportunities for high-net-worth (UHNW) family groups in Latin America and Europe.

María earned her master’s degree in Banking and Finance, being selected for the first edition of the "Santander Talent Scholarships," as well as further studies at IEB.

She speaks English and French, with a basic understanding of Turkish. She is passionate about wake surfing, a discipline she learned during her time in Geneva. She also enjoys skiing and mountain hiking.

Martin Gurria

Relationship Manager US
CC Global Advisory
Washington - Barcelona

Experience

Martin Gurria is an international business development executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience connecting markets, investors, governments, and technology companies across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Israel, and emerging markets.

He has led strategic partnerships, market-entry strategies, and innovation initiatives across defense technology, telecommunications, agribusiness, clean energy, and mobility. His career includes senior advisory work with the World Bank, entrepreneurship initiatives, and private-sector expansion.

Martin combines transatlantic networks, strategic vision, and hands-on execution to unlock international business opportunities.