Candidate:

Mr. Maritime Corporate Development

About Me:

I’m a Chilean professional with experience in investment banking, private equity, and corporate development. I currently work at one of the world’s top three port towage companies, helping lead strategic investments across Latin America and beyond. Outside of work, I’m a triathlete, dog foster volunteer, and mentor for engineering students. I’m driven by the belief that business, when guided by purpose, can be a powerful force for regional development and environmental progress.

Schools:

Target School: Columbia

Considering: Harvard, MIT Sloan, Chicago Booth, London Business School

See More Profiles For: Columbia

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Undergrad Major: Business Administration

GPA: 5

GMAT: 685 (~740)

Age: 28, Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino

Extracurriculars: Competitive triathlete (podium finish) | Competitive tennis player (ranked nationally) | Volunteer supervisor professor for engineering students capstone projects

Work History:

Title: Investment Banking Analyst

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Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 1 mos

Big Life Wins:

When my former firm shut down its M&A team, I stayed through the transition and helped keep the team focused and connected. I supported junior analysts, upheld high standards, and was one of only two people awarded a special bonus for leadership and cohesion during that period.

Post MBA Goal:

Post-MBA, I aim to return to a leadership role in corporate development in my current employer, helping guide my company’s global expansion while embedding sustainability and inclusive growth into its strategy. Long term, I aspire to lead a regional infrastructure platform focused on climate resilience, clean logistics, and equitable access to services across Latin America.