Meet the team

Alessandro Pace

GP Executive Manager

Cloudbreak Sarl

VC investor focused on the transition to electric and on technology with ESG impact. Over twenty-five years of experience in electrification and new-energy businesses as engineer, manager, entrepreneur and investor. Former CEO and shareholder of SME Group, a leading designer and producer of motors and controllers for electric vehicles; led international acquisitions and strategic partnerships including the sale of SME Group to Dana Inc. (NYSE: DAN). MS in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, University of Padua.

Daniel Cakpo-Tozo

Non-Executive Manager

Senache Consulting Sarl

Independent director and trusted advisor with more than eleven years of experience in governance, risk management, valuation and Compliance & AML/CFT for investment fund managers. Solid expertise across liquid and illiquid strategies and deep command of the regulatory landscape. Member of key Luxembourg associations (ALFI, LPEA, LuxReal, ILA). Holds a Master in Risk Management and a Research Master in Economics, with certifications in governance (INSEAD IDP, Fund Governance Diploma), risk management (FRM, GFR) and compliance (RC, M1 & M2, AML).

Emilio de la Guardia

Non-Executive Manager

Luxembourg

Seasoned investment banker and board advisor in aviation, aerospace and space, with over thirty years in finance leadership across lending, structuring, venture capital, private equity and M&A. Former Chief of Division for the EIB in Spain and Portugal, with notable projects financing Airbus, Arianespace, Iberia Airlines and the Eurotunnel. Also managed the European Security Initiative and coordinated the EU’s aerospace sectors. Degrees in Law, History and an MBA, and a private pilot.

Aguné Kato Katalin

Head of Fund Services

Centralis Group Sarl

Head of Fund Services at Centralis Group, where she joined in 2017 as Client Service Manager. Over sixteen years of experience in real estate, private equity, infrastructure and distressed-debt fund administration and accounting, dedicated to the Alternative Investment Fund industry since 2011. MBA in Finance & Strategic Management; bachelor in Architecture & Civil Engineering.

Carlos Rubio

Partner & GP Advisor

CPInvestments ESP SL

Over fifteen years of international general-management experience and twelve years of functional management in product development, manufacturing, operations, supply chain and quality, across seven countries and five continents, in top-500 companies, SMEs and family businesses. Key interests in sustainability, technology and innovation. MBA from London Business School with a specialisation in Venture Capital and Private Equity; bachelor in Electronics from UDLA Mexico with two years of exchange at the University of Pittsburgh.

Antonio Zotti

Partner & Search Fund GP Advisor

Search Fund Advisory Srl

Founder and Managing Partner of Buttignon Zotti Milan & Co. Over twenty-five years assisting SMEs, entrepreneurs, strategic and institutional investors on M&A and financing projects across industries in Italy and abroad. Previously at Maxcor Financial Group (High Yield & Distressed Debt) in London, GE Capital Interbanca (Acquisition & Structured Finance) and AT Kearney. World Economic Forum (Expert Network, Global Agenda Council); Bretton Woods Committee member. MBA Duke University (2002); MS in Business & Economics, Ca’ Foscari.

Fabio Buttignon

Partner & Search Fund GP Advisor

Search Fund Advisory Srl

Founder and Managing Partner of Buttignon Zotti Milan & Co. Over thirty-five years in business valuation, M&A, board advisory, corporate governance and restructuring. Advisor to, board director and statutory auditor of several leading companies across industries in Italy and abroad. Full Professor of Corporate Finance at the University of Padua. Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor. Researched at UCLA and published widely on business valuation, corporate strategy and restructuring. PhD in Business & Economics, Ca’ Foscari.