Martin Escobari
About Martin Escobari
Martin Escobari serves as Co-President at General Atlantic, where he chairs the Investment Committee and oversees strategic investment decisions. He co-founded Submarino.com and has extensive experience in growth equity investments, particularly in technology and consumer sectors.
Work at General Atlantic
Martin Escobari serves as Co President at General Atlantic, a role he has held since 2012. He chairs the Investment Committee, where he oversees strategic investment decisions. His leadership has been crucial in expanding General Atlantic's presence in Latin America and in driving the firm's global growth strategy. Escobari's focus includes growth equity investments, particularly in the technology and consumer sectors.
Previous Experience at Advent International
Before joining General Atlantic, Martin Escobari worked at Advent International as a Managing Director in the São Paulo Office from 2007 to 2012. His responsibilities included focusing on the financial services sector, where he gained significant experience in investment strategies and market dynamics.
Co-Founding Submarino.com
Martin Escobari co-founded Submarino.com, a prominent e-commerce platform in Brazil, where he served as CFO and VP of Corporate Development from 1999 to 2007. Under his leadership, Submarino.com became a leading online retailer, went public on the Bovespa, and later merged with Americanas.com to form B2W Digital.
Education and Expertise
Martin Escobari earned his MBA from Harvard Business School, studying from 1996 to 1998. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Harvard University, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in business and economics, contributing to his expertise in investment and corporate strategy.
Early Career at The Boston Consulting Group
Escobari began his professional career as a management consultant at The Boston Consulting Group. This role provided him with essential skills in strategic analysis and problem-solving, which he later applied throughout his career in investment and corporate development.