Pedro Ramos
Pedro Ramos is the Founder and CEO of Somar Capital Management, a consumer-focused, global equity long-short hedge fund. Ramos combines strategy consulting, investment banking, entrepreneurship and buy-side public and private investing experience in multiple industries and countries. At Somar, he employs a rigorous investment process by conducting an in-depth analysis of organization strength and incentives, including management track record, corporate governance, management incentives and capital stewardship. He also analyzes the entire ecosystem of a potential investment, including private market competitors, suppliers, and customers to fully understand the market opportunity and potential risks. Previously, he served as Managing Director at Tremblant Capital, where he oversaw the investment of a portion of Tremblant’s assets under management.
Pedro Ramos Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Chief Executive Officer
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Jr. Engagement Manager and Associate
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Consultant
Academic History
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M.B.A., Business, Baker Scholar
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
EARLY CAREER
Ramos was VP of Private Equity at Kildare Enterprises, where he negotiated and closed 2 Private Equity acquisitions and led a lean manufacturing initiative.
He was a Jr. Engagement Manager with McKinsey & Co., where he led a European engagement team in evaluating the acquisition of a major European retailer.
He was a Consultant with The Boston Consulting Group in Lisbon and Madrid, where he estimated the cost-synergies for a significant pan-European merger.
He started his career at Banco Portugues de Investimento, Portugal, as an Investment Banker, focused on M&A and debt and financing for clients in TMT, industrials, tourism and real estate.