Francisco (Tony) Navarro Sertich
About Francisco (Tony) Navarro Sertich
Francisco (Tony) Navarro Sertich is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in corporate development and innovative technology investments. He currently serves as Executive Vice President at Red Ventures and Co-Founder of Nave Bank, having previously contributed to significant financial transactions and held leadership roles at various prominent companies.
Current Role at Red Ventures
Francisco (Tony) Navarro Sertich serves as Executive Vice President at Red Ventures since 2020. In this role, he has contributed to the establishment and expansion of the company's operations in Puerto Rico, successfully growing the team to over 160 full-time employees. His leadership focuses on driving strategic initiatives and enhancing the company's market presence.
Experience at IMAX
Navarro Sertich held multiple positions at IMAX, including Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Development for IMAX China from 2016 to 2017 in Shanghai, and Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Development and IMAX Enhanced from 2018 to 2020 in New York City. He also served as Chief of Staff to the CEO from 2013 to 2016 in the Greater New York City Area. His roles involved overseeing corporate strategies and development initiatives.
Educational Background
Navarro Sertich has a diverse educational background. He studied at Colegio Nueva Granada in Bogota, Colombia, where he earned his High School/Secondary Diplomas from 1998 to 2001. He then pursued higher education at the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Finance from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his studies at The Wharton School, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2008 to 2011, and at Harvard University, where he achieved a Master of Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government during the same period.
Founding and Investment Initiatives
Navarro Sertich founded a $30 million virtual reality investment fund, demonstrating his commitment to innovative technology investments. He is also the Co-Founder and Founding CEO of Nave Bank, established in 2021 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Additionally, he founded Guide.com in 2023, further showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and focus on technology-driven solutions.
Previous Professional Experience
Before his current roles, Navarro Sertich gained experience in various prestigious organizations. He worked as an Associate at McKinsey & Company for three months in 2009, and held positions at Lehman Brothers as an Analyst from 2006 to 2008, and at Booz Allen Hamilton as an Associate from 2005 to 2006. He also co-founded and served as CEO of Streamcal from 2011 to 2013 and worked as a Business Designer at IDEO in 2010.