Agri-business
Rafael Gowland
Finance Executive
Buenos Aires,C
Summary
Dynamic Finance Executive with +25 years of professional experience in local and multinational companies in Investment Management and Corporate Banking. For +9 years I have been managing a family owned agri-business project. Also acting as Financial Advisor/Business Consultant for selected private clients.
Entrepreneurial experience in Agri-business. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Proven leadership capabilities in both large-scale organizations and start-ups. Results driven. Always open to constant learning and new challenges.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Independent Business Manager / Financial Advisor
Self Employed
12.2015 - Current
- Agri-business Investor / Manager
- Financial Advisory / Project Valuation / Financial Planning
Head of Transaction Banking
Standard Chartered Bank
11.2006 - 11.2015
- Management of Financial Institutions portfolio (US$500M) developing long term relationships with clients in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
- Responsible for Account Planning and Sales Execution of Cash Management and Trade Finance products.
Relationship Manager, Special Assets Management
Standard Chartered Bank
10.2003 - 10.2006
- Management of the Bank's Special Assets Portfolio (US$200M)
- Development and execution of strategies to prevent losses, maximize recoveries and restore profits through workout, direct recovery actions and legal processes.
Senior Investment Analyst
Constellation Partners Fund
03.2003 - 09.2003
- Financial Analysis for a dedicated Argentina Fund based on fundamental analysis of equity and fixed income instruments.
Vice President
Templeton Asset Management
06.1998 - 07.2000
- Management of an Equity Investment Portfolio in Latin America (US$500M) reporting to the Head of Emerging Markets.
- Developed relationship with listed companies to promote and ensure best practice on corporate governance issues.
Investment Analyst
Templeton Asset Management
04.1995 - 05.1998
- Performed company valuations and fundamental analysis based on a bottom-up value investment approach.
- Led the set-up of the Buenos Aires Investment Management office
Education
MBA - Business Management
Judge Business School, Cambridge University
Cambridge, UK 08.2000 - 07.2001
Bachelor's Degree - Economics
Universidad De San Andres
Buenos Aires 03.1990 - 03.1994
Skills
Strategic Business Planning
Teamwork and collaboration
Analytical thinking
Financial management
Strategic Business Planning
Interests
Sports: Tennis, Golf, Rugby
Scuba Diving (PADI Certified)
IT
MS Office, Bloomberg
Timeline
Independent Business Manager / Financial Advisor
Self Employed
12.2015 - Current
Head of Transaction Banking
Standard Chartered Bank
11.2006 - 11.2015
Relationship Manager, Special Assets Management
Standard Chartered Bank
10.2003 - 10.2006
Senior Investment Analyst
Constellation Partners Fund
03.2003 - 09.2003
MBA - Business Management
Judge Business School, Cambridge University
08.2000 - 07.2001
Vice President
Templeton Asset Management
06.1998 - 07.2000
Investment Analyst
Templeton Asset Management
04.1995 - 05.1998
Bachelor's Degree - Economics
Universidad De San Andres
03.1990 - 03.1994
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