eB Capital, a leading Brazilian alternative investment firm, has named Guilherme Quintal as partner and head of Global Markets. Quintal, the first Latin American to serve as vice president of Private Equity at Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), brings over 15 years of global investment experience to his new role.
Quintal’s appointment comes after a five-year tenure at PIF, where he also served as one of the youngest acting CEOs appointed by the board of directors of a portfolio company, leading the Saudi Coffee Company.
Quintal’s primary focus at eB Capital will be expanding the firm’s international exposure, with a particular emphasis on strengthening relationships and drawing investments from the Middle East. He will also join the company’s investment and portfolio monitoring committees, playing a key role in decision-making processes.
Eduardo Sirotsky Melzer, CEO and co-founder of eB Capital, highlighted the strategic importance of Quintal’s appointment, stating, “When I met Guilherme Quintal, his knowledge of the Middle East and his relationships in the region stood out to me. Considering eB Capital’s strategic objectives, this experience is a unique asset for our company.”
“The search for unique opportunities with enormous potential for development has always been a hallmark of my journey.,” Quintal said. “When I decided to return to Brazil, I wanted to maintain the connection with Saudi Arabia, where I had developed great ties. eB Capital’s expansion plan and long-term relationship vision is a unique opportunity.”
Quintal’s extensive experience includes roles at Cannel Capital in San Francisco, Riata Corporate Group, and Alvarez & Marsal’s restructuring and special situations group in Latin America. He holds a degree in Economics with an extension in Finance from the University of California at Berkeley, and is a CFA Charterholder.
São Paulo-based eB Capital has a track record of creating Brazilian market leaders through a buy-and-build strategy. The firm’s portfolio includes Loja do Mecânico, the largest e-commerce business serving the tool and machinery market in Latin America; trade school chain Proz; diagnostics chains Hilab; and medical products and devices provider Blue Health.
The firm boosted its international profile late last year with the sale of a stake to Claure Group, a $4 billion global investment firm founded by former Softbank International CEO Eduardo Claure.