Juan Carlos Maldonado

Founder and President of Juan Carlos Maldonado Collection. The mission of the Juan Carlos Maldonado Collection (JCMC) is to contribute to the study and appreciation of Geometric Abstraction as a universal artistic language that transcends geographies and cultural backgrounds. We do this by sharing our collections and programs with the public.

Built the insurance company from the ground up, positioning itself as a major B2B insurance company mainly in health, auto, property and casualty. The B2B model was a major differentiator in the market, allowing the organization to build a stealth client portfolio with presence in the entire country. - Developed the brand, concept and vision, designing the strategy. - Built the entire team, focusing on a professional organization where individuals had to collaborate on the strategic planning and execution and professional development and growth was a major component for the team.

Major transformation and overhaul process after the purchase of this regional bank in Porlamar, Nueva Esparta Estate. Developed the financial (asset and liability) strategy, as well as the commercial strategy leading the bank to grow in less than 2 years: - From USD50MM to USD500MM in assets under management. - From 9 branches to 20 branches.

When the business was a family business, took over the CEO role undergoing a turnaround of the organization. - The main aspect was to transform it from traditional family business to a major professional corporation. - Took it from USD40MM in sales to USD800MM overseeing the strategic financial and operational management. - Led the company to become the 2nd largest insurance organization in the country (from the 15th position.)

Led the treasury and investment strategy, external financing divisions and corporate finance operations with commercial banks. Directly responsible for 28 people between team leaders and team members, reporting to the CEO and Board of directors. Managed cash operations, investments and financing under supervision for USD 200MM.

Responsible for structuring financial products and derivatives - options, swaps, futures and forwards. Sales and distribution for the Latin-American emerging bond markets, mostly Brady Bonds and underperforming loans.

Citibank's Broker in the Caracas Stock Exchange and Portfolio Manager of Citibank's Investments.