Hector Fernandez

Hector Fernandez is a prominent Guatemala-American leader with a rich background in various industries under both public and private ownership.

He is deeply passionate about guiding teams in successfully executing complex growth initiatives through his expertise in investing, strategic planning, and analytical skills.

His educational background includes an MBA in Finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, as well as programs in Accelerating Board Diversity from Harvard Business School Executive Education, Innovation Leadership from INSEAD, and Brand Strategy from Section4-Prof. Scott Galloway.

He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and completed his high school education at G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School in Miami, FL.

Hector Fernandez has an extensive work history holding key positions in reputable organizations. He was a Partner at Paralign Capital Partners, ECNY National Fellow at The Economic Club of New York, and CFO of Wealth & Global Institutional at U.S. Bank.

He also served as the CFO of Optum Specialty / Infusion Pharmacy & Frontier Therapies at UnitedHealth Group, Board of Directors Member at National Futures Association, President and Group Leader of Cargill Risk Management at Cargill, and Divisional CFO of Metals, Shipping, and Financial Services at Cargill.

Additionally, Hector has been on the Board of Directors at CarVal Investors, Alvean, and has held the position of Corporate Vice President in Corporate FP&A at Cargill.

His past roles also include being a Managing Director in Corporate Strategy & Development (CSD) at Cargill, working in investment banking focusing on Consumer sector at Harris Williams and Technology, Media, Telecom at J.P. Morgan.

Hector Fernandez started his career as an Investment Banking Intern in Technology, Media, Telecom at J.P. Morgan and has prior experience at First American/USB Piper Jaffray Asset Mgmt. (now Nuveen, a TIAA-CREF subsidiary) at U.S. Bancorp Asset Management.

His expertise, vast experience, and leadership proficiency make Hector Fernandez a standout professional with a track record of success in various roles across the finance and investment sectors.