Alfred Emmanuel Awe-| -
EXPERIENCE
SIERRA MADRE ADVISERS, INC.
Makati City, Philippines
Finance Director (January 2020 - Present)
Lead efforts to improve and develop processes to track fund and portfolio performance, ensure compliance with
regulatory requirements for the Fund’s offshore entities and develop policies to ensure cash flow sustainability
of the firm.
Lead efforts for value creation for portfolio firms by enhancing their finance and accounting policies and
processes.
SIERRA MADRE ADVISERS, INC.
Makati City, Philippines
Investment Associate (February 2015 – February 2018)
Senior Associate (February 2018 – January 2020)
Actively source deals from investment banks, audit firms and independent financial intermediaries.
Lead screening of deals which involves a robust industry analysis, in depth analysis on the financial,
operational and managerial aspects of the target companies.
Build robust and flexible financial models, craft clear and logical investment memorandums and manage multi
- disciplinary due diligence processes.
Actively participate in crafting a value creation plan or feasibility studies for portfolio companies. Help craft
the 100 day value creation plan and influence management to act on key initiatives.
SELECTED TRANSACTIONS
Generated 27 deal leads with a total potential transaction size of USD 200 million.
Identified and led recruitment of the CFO for the Fund’s first portfolio company.
Logistics Company
(Transaction size USD 7 million)
Invested in a leading logistics company that specialize in bulk cargo deliveries (first mile to last mile) and
vehicle carrier services.
Sourced deal through active engagement with a financial advisor met through extensive networking activities.
Actively participated in all aspects of the investment process with a key focus on extracting accurate and
comprehensive financial data from a disjointed finance department.
Actively managed the recruitment of the Company’s CFO that led to significant and positive quantifiable
impact to the portfolio company.
SAAS Job Marketplace Platform
(Transaction size USD 15 million)
A potential investment in a leading and fast growing online job marketplace with a strong presence in the
Philippines and Indonesia.
Sourced the deal directly through actively networking within an IT BPO industry association and identifying
promising ventures.
Actively engaged the Sponsor in coming up with a value creation plan
Internet Café and E-sports Company
(Transaction size USD 2 million, with follow on potential up to USD million)
A potential investment in a leading internet café and e-sports company in the Philippines
Provided in depth analysis on key drivers and trends driving growth for the industry. On the flip side, clearly
outlined factors that could potentially threaten the growth story of the industry.
Help craft the valuation plan and overarching strategy that would promote growth and sustainability of the
Company as it navigates through the rapid changes within the industry.
Other Transactions
Other noteworthy leads generated and/or screened are as follows:
o Leading Cold Storage with more than 40,000 pallets capacity (transaction size USD 15 million)
o Leading Regional Financial Services Group in the Philippines (transaction size USD 10 million)
o Second largest bookstore chain in the Philippines (transaction size USD 20 million)
o Leading ESG knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) in the Philippines (transaction size USD 20 million)
GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHILIPPINES
Financial Analyst, February 2014 – February 2015
PROCTER AND GAMBLE INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS SA—ROHQ
Special Projects (July 2011–July 2012), Cost Accountant (June 2008–July 2011)
Makati City, Philippines
Makati, Philippines
EDUCATION
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Master of Business Administration, July 2014
1 Pioneer Sector 1, Singapore
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Scholar, Japan - Asian Development Bank Scholarship
2nd Place, Team NUS, 4th Center for Asset Management Research and Risk Institute (CAMRI International
Stock Pitch Competition
Finance Specialization – Corporate Finance, Investment Portfolio Management and Investment Banking
UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, March 2008
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with GPA of 1.36 (highest being 1.0)
Awardee, the Most Outstanding Graduates of 2008 (University of San Carlos)
SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
Certified Public Accountant board passer (2008)
Languages: English (Fluent), Tagalog (Fluent), Cebuano (Native)
Cebu City, Philippines