Carlos LedesmaCarlos Ledesma is a Managing Director for the Latin American Division of 1stWest M&A. He brings a comprehensive knowledge of the Peruvian business and corporate finance arena. His focus is on banking, finance, due-diligence, negotiating and structuring transactions.

Carlos has held senior executive positions, managing the business areas of important Peruvian financial institutions that include Banco Continental del Perú, Interbank and Banco Nuevo Mundo. Carlos has also served at INDECOPI, the Peruvian government institution for the protection of free markets. He is frequently published in banking and microfinance journals, and on the website AlCierre.com. Mr. Ledesma currently advises companies on investment, equity valuations, banking and finance. At present, he teaches Banking at San Ignacio de Loyola University.

Carlos received his B.S. Degree in Economics from Federico Villarreal University and his MBA from ESAN’s Business School in Lima, Perú. Mr. Ledesma’s personal interest includes writing, tennis, and many outdoor activities in Lima, Perú.

Email: c.ledesma@1stwestma.com | Tel: (511) 365-3639 | Cell: (511) 9-9965 8491