Angel Advisers is a team of seasoned industry executives experts in Mergers & Acquisitions in North, Central and South America.

COUNTRY MANAGING PARTNER, TAX AND MAX LEADER E&Y

Luis is a tax lawyer with more than 37 years of experience in taxation and more specifically: a) Local and international tax (i.e. Panama, Venezuela, Latam Countries); b) Supply chain structuring; c) Assisting high-net-worth Latin American families and their businesses; d) asset protection, and trust and estate matters; d) Mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings and reorganizations; e) Design and implementation of cross-border transactions; f) Financing and investment structures; g) Shared services centers and, h) BEPS and EU Standards from the public and private sector perspective.

From 2009 to August 2020, he was External Adviser of the Panamanian Government in International Tax Matters and Tax Transparency related to OECD, Global Forum and EU.

Luis is currently Country Managing Partner | Tax & Law Leader of EY’s Panama Office and Market Segment MeCAR Accounts Latam North. Member of the Executive Committee of the Panama, Central America & Dominican Republic firm of EY (EYCA) and member of the EYCA Tax Executive Committee.

Luis holds a J.D. equivalent from Santa María University (Caracas) and a Postgraduate Degree in Management and Finance from the IESA Caracas and Special Management program from INCAE Costa Rica.

LAWYER & SOLICITOR - HARVARD

Tatiana J. Whytelord is a highly skilled M&A, Intellectual Property and Branding lawyer with over 30 years experience gained working at and representing top tier law firms and multinational companies in Canada, USA, France, Monaco, Mexico, UK and Australia.

Tatiana has advised on IP portfolios and strategies, brand extension programs, sponsorship alignments and global partnerships, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions for many luxury and niche brand groups including LVMH, Gucci, Prada, BMW, Perrier-Jouet, Mumm and Courvoisier. She has worked closely with many celebrities and iconic brands in the music and entertainment/film industries.

She has a Bachelors of Law from the University of Montreal, a Masters in European Law from Sorbonne University in Paris, and a Masters in Corporate Tax Law from Harvard University.

Tatiana is a member of various bar associations and law societies across North America and Europe. She is also a prominent and active member of organisations such as the International Trademark Association, the Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition and the Brands Council of Europe and United States.

BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Daniel Herrera is a Business Consultant and M&A specialist focused on Strategy and Finance. Vast experience in different types of Mergers and Acquisitions in the USA, Europe, and LATAM. Global exposure with knowledge of foreign markets and multicultural environments, among diverse industries. He is highly experienced in governance modeling, business reinvention, and corporate restructuring process such as downsizing and rightsizing, within complex and restricted situations.

Top management experience being President and CEO of different Venezuelan companies for more than 25 years. Currently, he is a member of several Boards of Directors to LATAM corporations in spirit drinks, food, agri-business, and consulting industries; has also been a member of the board of banks, insurance, and retail companies.

High level of ethics, achievement-oriented, and fostering cooperation within multidisciplinary groups. Excellent leadership and managerial skills with good interpersonal/team relationship capabilities. Bilingual: Spanish (Native), English (Fluent). Based in Miami (USA).

CEO Intensive Program at Kellogg Business School, Chicago. MBA Banking, Finance, and Investments at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, USA. Economist UCAB, Caracas, Venezuela- ranked first of class-.

BUSINESS & BRAND STRATEGY

With over 30 years of experience in premium and luxury consumer goods, Edouard Beaslay is a globally recognized expert in brand building and strategic marketing. His career is marked by a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for both global industry giants and smaller, family-owned enterprises across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

As the Global Marketing Director of Diplomatico Rum, Edouard played a transformative role, doubling the brand’s size and contributing to its landmark $775 million acquisition by Brown-Forman. His leadership extends to other renowned brands, including Martell and Courvoisier Cognac, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët Champagne, and Jacob’s Creek and Campo Viejo wines, driving double-digit growth through innovative campaigns and data-driven strategies.

In addition to his corporate success, Edouard has excelled as CEO, leading New York-based companies Intelligent Brand Extension and Picto NY, where he applies his expertise to the photography and consulting industries, and consistently delivers exceptional results. Throughout his career, he has managed multimillion-dollar budgets, high-performing international teams, and complex brand portfolios for industry leaders such as Pernod Ricard, Allied Domecq, and Seagram.

Fluent in French, English, and Spanish, Edouard brings a global perspective and a forward-thinking approach to every endeavor, empowering brands to thrive in competitive markets. An alumnus of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business (MBA ’87) and INSEAD (’91), Edouard combines strategic vision, creativity, and operational excellence to shape the future of premium and luxury brands worldwide.