Fernando Gentil

Fernando Gentil, Jr. is the Managing Partner at Natureza Growth Partners, a growth equity firm based in New York that focuses on investing in impactful consumer brands. He has a robust background in corporate leadership within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, with extensive experience in strategic planning, finance, sales, and operational management. His career spans various roles including significant positions at Anheuser-Busch InBev, J.P. Morgan, and Deutsche Bank.123

Professional Background

• Current Role: Managing Partner at Natureza Growth Partners since September 2019, where he actively invests in and advises emerging consumer goods companies.
• Board Positions: He serves on the boards of several companies including Dormify, Hosted, Windmill, Jiant Hard Kombucha, and SLRRRP.14
• Previous Experience:
  • Associate Finance Director at Anheuser-Busch InBev in Shanghai.
  • Roles at J.P. Morgan’s Global Investment Opportunities Group and Deutsche Bank focusing on corporate finance and M&A.12

Education

Fernando holds an MBA from the University of Oxford - Said Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service with a focus on Latin American Studies from Georgetown University.1

Skills and Expertise

He possesses a unique blend of skills across various domains such as:

• Finance
• Sales
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Human Resources
• Marketing and Brand Development.13

Languages

Fernando is proficient in English (native), Portuguese (bilingual), and Spanish (professional working proficiency).1

His leadership at Natureza Growth Partners emphasizes a hands-on approach to fostering growth for consumer brands that align with contemporary market trends and consumer needs.3