Ankura Strengthens Global Presence with New Latin America Advisory Practice

Experienced Leadership Team Joins the Firm to Guide Strategic Expansion

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC (“Ankura”), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, has announced the establishment of its new Latin America business consulting practice. The new practice will provide differentiated services and solutions to clients doing business in the region, enhancing the Firm’s existing strengths in transformation and change management consulting, geopolitical advisory, commercial diplomacy, and strategic communications and positioning Ankura as a leader in the rapidly evolving Latin America consulting market.

The new Latin America practice will be led by Senior Managing Director Horacio Gomez. Based in Houston, Horacio has more than 20 years of experience in global strategic advisory services and specializes in business transformation and operational excellence. He has deep expertise in the design of corporate and business unit strategies, market assessment, customer journey mapping, commercial due diligence, and go-to-market strategies. He will provide direct consulting services to Ankura’s new and existing clients, while also developing and strengthening business relations with Latin American companies doing business in the U.S.

Joining the team is Managing Director Javier Marcelo de la Garza, based in Monterrey, Mexico. Javier Marcelo brings more than 17 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate finance, and operational transformation across Latin America, the U.S., and Europe. He specializes in growth strategy, market-entry, and operational excellence, with a focus on the manufacturing, consumer goods, and food service sectors.

Also joining as a Managing Director based in Monterrey, Mexico is Jorge Chávez. With more than 13 years of experience in driving end-to-end business transformation across Latin America and the U.S., Jorge specializes in supply chain strategy, sourcing and procurement, logistics and operations, organizational design, and post-merger integrations. He has a strong track record in industries such as manufacturing, retail, and consumer goods, where he has developed complex supply chain solutions in collaboration with strategic technology providers.

“Our new Latin America practice underscores our dedication to delivering tailored solutions for clients navigating increasingly complex business, policy, and reputational landscapes worldwide,” said Fernando Batlle, Head of Global Strategic Advisory and Chairman of Latin America & Caribbean at Ankura. “As we expand our reach into the Latin America market, we are thrilled to welcome Horacio, Javier, and Jorge to our team. Their extensive expertise in strategy consulting, operational transformation, and supply chain management will be invaluable as we deliver transformative solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.”