Lelio Balarezo
About Lelio Balarezo
Lelio Balarezo is a Managing Director at Sia Partners, with extensive experience in finance and business strategy across various industries. He has held significant roles at organizations such as SABMiller and FTI Consulting, and he holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University.
Work at Sia Partners
Lelio Balarezo has been serving as Managing Director at Sia Partners since 2019. In this role, he oversees various projects and initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in finance and business strategy. His leadership at Sia Partners focuses on delivering innovative solutions to clients, drawing from his background in market intelligence and financial analysis.
Previous Experience in Banking and Consulting
Before joining Sia Partners, Lelio Balarezo held several key positions in the banking and consulting sectors. He worked at Continental National Bank of Miami as a Credit Analyst and later as a Commercial Loan Underwriter. He also served as Senior Underwriting/Project Manager at Emigrant Bank and as Underwriting Manager at Bayview Financial, where he had lending signature authority for significant commercial loan transactions. His tenure at FTI Consulting as Senior Director involved leading financial feasibility engagements and forensic audits.
Experience at SABMiller
Lelio Balarezo worked at SABMiller from 2010 to 2013, where he held multiple roles including Market Intelligence Manager and PRGM Manager. He played a critical role in designing and implementing the company's pricing strategy aimed at enhancing volume and revenue growth across various product lines. Additionally, he contributed to shaping SABMiller's action segmentation process, which informed the company's beer portfolio strategy and overall business planning.
Educational Background
Lelio Balarezo holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Nova Southeastern University, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a double major in Finance and Marketing from the University of Miami, completing his studies from 1997 to 2001. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in finance and management.