Investing in Amazing Companies
Looking to acquire a company with a minimum of $2M+ EBITDA, located in the East Coast of the USA or Puerto Rico.
Value Proposition
Strategic Entrepreneur with a track record for growth, innovation, and people development. Understands the special contribution of family businesses as cornerstones to the economy, having played a vital role in the growth and consolidation of his own family’s business. Successfully integrates companies after acquisition by understanding and respecting their unique culture. Applies the right balance between people-centered approaches and creating synergies across the organization. Leverages bicultural and bilingual strengths to connect with people of all backgrounds and to build trust. Values unity, family, education, personal and professional growth for self and others.
Areas of Expertise
Culture & Strategy Alignment
Revenue Generation & Growth
Innovation & Business Development
Operations & Supply Chain
Processes Digitization
IT Infrastructure & Enablement
B2B Sales & Profits Growth
Mergers & Acquisitions
Organizational and Talent Management
Collaboration Across Countries
Value Generation through Sustainability
Bicultural, Bilingual
Federico Guzman
Led 6 acquisitions, including valuation and due diligence, and their successful integration.
Increased order fulfillment On-Time-In-Full indicator from 60% to 82% and reduced lead times from 7 to 2 days in main product lines within eight months.
Increased volume growth by 9% and increased gross margin within a commoditized industry amidst a stagnant economy.
Developed Corporate framework to incorporate Sustainability and Circular Economy principle into Value Proposition of 7 companies.
Developed Corporate Innovation framework and contributed to project pipeline to create new business models and products.
Led multicultural teams across Latin America and established the Corporate Talent Management function responsible for 2,400+ employees.
Managed project to select, negotiate and implement Corporate ERP platform (SAP) for 27 companies belonging to six different industries in ten countries.
Former Seller Testimonials
“Selling our family business was not just a transaction, it was passing on part of my father’s legacy. Federico’s understanding of family business dynamics was critical in navigating the deal structuring and timing. Not only did we close the deal, but the trust we built enabled us to find new ways to create value for our organizations.”
Alfredo Peña
Grupo Industrial Graiman Chairman
Acquisition division Tugalt, Ecuador 2021
“Federico played a pivotal role in the acquisition of Matecsa, demonstrating creativity in negotiations that led to mutually beneficial outcomes. His clarity throughout the process instilled confidence and accelerated the time to close. I can attest to Federico’s professionalism and work ethic as I stayed on as Matecsa’s General Manager and worked with him for over eight years post-acquisition.”
Edgar Ramírez
General Manager Matecsa - Former shareholder Matecsa
Acquisition Matecsa, Colombia 2015
“The complexity of the transactions, not only from the financial point of view, but also from the regulatory side, always requires the commitment of creative and professional leaders dedicated to the projects, to be able to materialize the negotiations. It is in this role that Federico's participation was decisive in the negotiation of our company, becoming a key player in the structuring, solution and completion of the transaction. I had the opportunity for more than a year to accompany Federico in the negotiation of terms and conditions, in a complicated transaction, and his professionalism, objectivity and empathy, even in the most crucial moments, allowed us to conclude it to the satisfaction of all parties. I know that this experience created the foundations for a new professional and personal relationship that will continue for years.”
Juan Carlos Quesada
Board Member El Lagar – Former Shareholder and Board Member Abonos Agro
Acquisition Abonos Agro, Costa Rica 2018
Contact me.
Federico Guzmán
federico@inspiracapital.us
