Maria Luisa Martinez

Partner

2019 - Current

A&C is one of the largest general contractors and developers in Colombia. We build over 50 projects concurrently and cover Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena, and Barranquilla. My role is focused on new project development and structuring. We have projects in the residential, commercial, renewable energy, and travel & leisure sectors. Additionally, I have led several strategic projects in the company related to digital infrastructure and online sales.

Strategic Advisor

2021

Consultant

2019 - 2019

Advised clients in finance, consumer, and tech on projects, including: -Due diligence for private equity – Advised on 4 investments of $500M-$1B in industrial & prof. services; built market models, analyzed competitive landscape, and sized value creation opportunities. -Growth strategy for Hispanic media chain – Developed transformation plan to revitalize local media business unit. Identified quick wins to fund growth through new digital channels, tech automation, and staffing optimization. -Business development for digital health startup through BCG Digital ventures – Built investor-ready business case and financial materials for company’s Series A & B.

Associate

2017 - 2019

Advisor

2015 - 2016

Co-founder & Board Member

2013 - 2015

Transaction Advice Intern

2015 - 2015

-Worked alongside a team to produce due diligence reports for major public private partnerships in Latin America with Goldman Sachs. -Elaborated proposals for the role of Lender's Technical Advisor for large infrastructure projects (>$200MM) in Latin America. -Learned general Public-Private Partnership framework, scheduling, cost estimating, and basic financial modeling.

La Maison Française - French House Staff Member

2014 - 2015

Jobsite Intern

2014 - 2014

Worked in the construction of the first Latter Day Saints temple in France.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

2013 - 2013

Survey of potential new hydro power plant sites in rural Colombia.