An international deal-maker with over 18 years of investment banking experience, Rafael is the Head of Latin America & Caribbean Origination for Barclays. He has worked for some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, including Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse. During an extensive career raising debt capital for international clients, he has originated in excess of US$10 billion in debt transactions on behalf of sovereign, corporate and financial institution clients.
A specialist in origination, distribution and credit risk management, Rafael is uniquely focused in the support and development of start-ups in Latin America and the Caribbean. He has been involved with NiQuan’s GTL project over an extended period and brings an informed and practical perspective to the challenges inherent in the development and successful financing of demanding energy projects.
An innovative and business focused professional, Rafael is an alumni of Columbia University with a Master of International Affairs from the School of International and Public Affairs and Advanced Management Studies from the Business School, and a B.A. from El Colegio de México in International Affairs.
Strongly committed to social welfare and economic development, Rafael also volunteered on the Board of Soulphia Inc., a social impact venture in New York, for a number of years.
