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Our staff has Extensive Experience and Expertise
ProviCapital is an institutionalized boutique investment bank with a strong team of professionals across origination, execution, consulting, HR, and legal functions. This diverse and experienced team brings a comprehensive skill set to the table, enabling ProviCapital to provide clients with a holistic approach to their financial needs. Leveraging our extensive origination and execution network across the Americas, ProviCapital identifies strategic opportunities, enhances deal flow, and facilitates valuable partnerships.
Meet The Leadership
Ricardo Calderón
Chief Executive Officer
He holds Bachelor’s degrees in Chemical Engineering and Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He began his career with Prudential Insurance Financial Strategies Group in New Jersey, USA. In 1995, he joined J.P. Morgan’s Latin America M&A group in New York, where he assisted clients in various sales processes across Mexico, Argentina, Guatemala, and Brazil. In 1998, he joined the investment team at Private Equity ACON Investments in Washington, DC. Currently, he is the founder and CEO of Provicapital Partners.
Gabriel Ramírez
Country Manager & Partner
Gabriel retired in 2021 from BBVA Mexico as Deputy CEO of “Commercial, Government, Mortgage & Automotive Banking”, with more than 34 years of experience. He was member of the Top Management Commitee, Chairman of the BBVA Leasing Company, Board member of the Insurance Company and of the BBVA Foundation.
Gabriel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Systems Engineering, and Masters in Business Administration, in Finance, and in Positive Leadership from Tec de Monterrey. Also holds Executive Certifications in Marketing and Sales from The Kellog School of Management, in Corporate Management from IESE Business School, in Entrepreneurship from Babson College and in Innovation from The Wharton School.
Juan Carlos Garcés
Sr. Executive Director & Partner
Juan Carlos is the Latin American Regional Director and COO of ProviCapital Partners. Prior to joining ProviCapital Partners in 2011, Juan Carlos worked as Economic Consultant and Senior Finance Analyst in Ecuador. Juan Carlos has advised and closed several M&A and debt/equity raising transactions throughout the Americas with a strong focus in Latin and Central America.
Nicolás Ortiz
Executive Director
Nicolás is the Executive Director for Provicapital Partners. Prior to joining Provicapital, Nicolás worked as Investment Banking Analyst at Itaú BBA, Eurohold and Banco de Bogotá in Europe and LatAm. Nicolás has closed deals for more than US$ 950 MM
Nicolás holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and a Master of Science in Corporate Finance and Banking from EDHEC Business School.
Alicia Mora
Legal Counsel
Alicia works as Legal Counsel at ProviCapital Partners. Prior to joining ProviCapital in 2018, Alicia was an independent legal advisor for almost 8 years.