Victor Escandón is a multifaceted corporate finance executive with cross-functional expertise and dexterity to balance strategy and execution. He is adept at navigating changing environments, and has led organizations through acquisitions, divestitures and other transformations. In addition to financial services, his strategic and operational capabilities extend to the consumer products industry.
Professional Focus
- More than 25 years’ experience in all aspects of finance, with deep expertise in M&A, treasury, strategic planning, financial planning and procurement
- Leadership roles in Fortune 100 consumer products companies and bulge bracket investment banks
- Proficiency in key areas of talent and organizational management, including change management, control processes, team building and productivity, as well as corporate governance
- Multicultural mindset, with background living in working in cities across the U.S. and various countries including Mexico, U.K., Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela and Germany
- Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese
Business Expertise
- Senior Director Corporate Finance at Daymon Worldwide, private brand developer and retail services provider; led recapitalization and sale to private equity investors
- Prior roles include Director of Financial Planning, Global Procurement at PepsiCo; Senior Manager, Corporate Treasury; Finance Manager, Mid-Atlantic Region; Group Manager, Strategy and Business Development; and Finance Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions
- Director of JP Morgan Lab Morgan, start-up funded by Lab Morgan and Michael Dell
- Senior Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions at Credit Suisse First Boston
- Capital Markets Associate at Merrill Lynch
- Analyst at Bankers Trust, co-founded Latin America M&A practice
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
- Banking & Capital Markets
- Consumer & Retail
- Consumer Products
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
Education & Certifications
- MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
- MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Boston University
- Management Training: Center for Creative Leadership, Colorado Springs, CO
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