Michael Palmieri
About Michael Palmieri
Michael Palmieri serves as the Senior Vice President of Project Finance and Structuring at Glydways, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in private equity investments, particularly in the infrastructure sector, and has successfully led numerous deals totaling over $40 billion across more than 40 countries.
Work at Glydways
Michael Palmieri serves as the Senior Vice President of Project Finance and Structuring at Glydways, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on financial strategies and structuring projects to enhance infrastructure development. His work contributes to the company's initiatives in the transportation sector, particularly in advancing sustainable and efficient transit solutions.
Education and Expertise
Michael Palmieri holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from Columbia University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in finance, investment, and project structuring.
Professional Background
Michael Palmieri has a diverse professional background with significant experience in project finance and investment. He worked as a Partner at KPMG in the Infrastructure and Project Finance division from 2007 to 2013. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Associate at Merrill Lynch Investment Banking from 1987 to 1991. His career also includes roles at the International Finance Corporation, GS Caltex, and Texas Pacific Group.
Achievements in Project Finance
Michael Palmieri has successfully led and closed private equity investments in 19 companies, primarily in the infrastructure sector across 11 countries. He has a proven track record of achieving an average internal rate of return (IRR) of 19% and a 2.2x cash return on private equity deals totaling over $7 billion. His leadership in 21 major public-private partnership (PPP/P3) procurements has resulted in the creation of $13 billion in new infrastructure assets.
Global Experience and Network
Michael Palmieri has extensive experience in structuring and negotiating deals in over 40 countries, with a total financing volume exceeding $40 billion. He has developed strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including corporates, government authorities, private equity funds, institutional investors, banks, and project developers. This network enhances his ability to facilitate complex financial transactions.