Roberto J. Argüello

About Roberto J. Argüello

WHO I AM:A highly accomplished, visionary, and bilingual (English-Spanish) senior C-suite executive, board director, and business builder who is broadly recognized across the Americas for expertise and leadership in corporate strategy, banking, governance, communications, and FCPA compliance.The founder and chief executive of CEO Advisors, a management consulting and advisory firm that provides C-suite and Board support to Fortune 500 multinationals and other firms. Since our founding in 2003, we have partnered with CEOs to deliver corporate strategies, government and media relations, FCPA guidance, governance leadership, finance and advisory support, and assistance on mergers and acquisitions, routes-to-market, crisis management, and other mission-critical matters.Chair and publisher of Vida y Éxito Magazine, a prominent monthly Latin American business and lifestyle magazine with digital and video editions and monthly circulation of over Vida y Éxito has emerged as an important voice in both Latin America and the world, and is influential with C-level decision makers, government officials, and public-private agency leaders.Former senior banking executive who played a critical role in the design and execution of Northern Trust’s Latin America/Florida Strategy, and Grupo LAFISE’s-next stage operating model that elevated both institutions into key leadership positions in the Americas.Past Board Director and officer with Executive National Bank and Unity Holdings, providing valued counsel and support on major mergers and acquisitions, business roadmaps, organizational realignments, policy, and FCPA compliance.HOW TO REACH ME:If you are interested in learning how CEO Advisors can strengthen your global business, I invite you to visit us online at learn more about Vida y Éxito, please visit us at

Experience

1. President Chief Executive Officer Managing Consultant Global Strategy

   Ceo Advisors

   Jan 2002 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   Headquartered in Miami, CEO Advisors is a management consulting and advisory firm specializing in the Latin American, Caribbean, and US markets. We offer our clients a variety of services in strategy, mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, corporate advisory, government relations and public affairs.As the company’s leader, I direct the enterprise strategic vision, business operations, and performance, heading organization of over twenty advisors providing holistic C-suite support to Fortune 500 multinationals and other global corporations and privately held businesses on corporate strategy, government and media relations, FCPA, governance, finance and advisory, mergers and acquisitions, route-to-market, crisis management, and other complex business and governance matters. Additionally, I manage the firm’s C-level business development, contract negotiations, public relations, and talent management. Key achievements:Providing M&A and brokerage services for Cerveceria Centroamericana, Grupo Promerica, and other financial and industrial firms.Strengthening Fortune 500 firms’ pan-regional standing via applied expertise in FCPA, public affairs, and government relations to navigate dynamic media and legal landscapes.Cultivating collaborative relationships with owners of key print and broadcast media outlets across the Americas to shape and execute public relations agendas and elevate client images.Being selected by OPIC as a loan and insurance originator for Central America and Caribbean. Notable clients: Exxon, Shell, Chevron-Texaco, AT & T/Bellsouth, Tyson Foods, McDonald’s, Telefónica, CEMEX, FEMSA-Coca-Cola, PwC, LAN-Chile, Norfund, IUSA-Mexico, Grupo Paiz-Group Mas por Menos, General Electric, Central American Integration Bank, Casa Pellas, Banco G&T of Guatemala, Group Financero Promerica, Cable Honda, Medcom, and Estesa.

Education

• The Governor's Academy

  Preparatory School Degree

• University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business

  Masters in Business Administration, Concentration in Finance

• University of Notre Dame

  Bachelor of Arts, Economics

• Tennessee Military Institute

  High School Diploma

Skills

• New Business Development
• International Trade
• Private Equity
• Business Development
• Negotiation
• Strategic Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Financial Modeling
• Market Research
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Fundraising
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Advertising
• Online Marketing
• Business Valuation
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Mergers
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Joint Ventures
• Executive Coaching
• Product Development
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Real Estate Development
• Budgets
• Corporate Finance
• Social Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Investments
• Litigation
• Spanish
• Executive Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Business Planning
• Small Business