Marcelo Silva Aguiar
About Marcelo Silva Aguiar
Marcelo Silva Aguiar serves as the Senior Director of M&A for Latin America at American Tower, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in real estate and telecommunications, having previously worked in various leadership roles at companies such as Oi and BR Towers.
Work at American Tower
Marcelo Silva Aguiar has served as the Senior Director of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) for Latin America at American Tower since 2016. Based in Miami, Florida, he has been instrumental in overseeing M&A activities across the region. His role involves strategic planning and execution of mergers and acquisitions, contributing to the company's growth in the telecommunications infrastructure sector.
Previous Experience at BR Towers S.A.
Prior to his current position, Aguiar worked at BR Towers S.A. as the Director of Operations and Maintenance from 2012 to 2014. During his tenure in the São Paulo area, he managed operations and maintenance activities, ensuring efficient functioning and performance of the company's assets.
Education and Expertise
Marcelo Silva Aguiar holds an MBA in Telecommunications from Ibmec, which he completed in 2002. He also studied at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, earning a PEC in Real Estate Investments in 2011. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, completed in 1997, and A Level in Applied Mathematics from Greenhill Tertiary College in London, achieved in 1991.
Background in Telecommunications
Aguiar has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, having worked at Oi/Telemar as Real Estate Director from 1999 to 2011. He managed a real estate portfolio with a market value exceeding US$ 500 million, overseeing procurement, sale, and development of assets. His expertise includes site acquisition, permitting, construction, and marketing of wireless telecommunication sites.
Achievements in Risk Management
Marcelo Silva Aguiar has developed strategies for risk management to ensure business continuity on a nationwide scale. He has a broad view of risk management, focusing on developing strategies and plans that assure the continuity of business processes. His leadership in executing complex processes, such as the centralization of activities, has resulted in substantial gains for the companies he has worked with.