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Hawken Lord
Managing Partner

Hawken Lord

Managing Partner

Hawken has over 8 years of experience in Investment Banking and Private Equity. Prior to founding Edgewater, Hawken closed three platform investments an associate at H.I.G. Capital. Hawken also worked as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. Hawken holds an MBA degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University.

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William Guillet de Chatellus
Managing Partner

William Guillet de Chatellus

Managing Partner

William is a Managing Partner at Edgewater. He has extensive experience in private equity, corporate finance, post-merger integrations, and operations. Previously, William served as an investment professional at Axial Reade Capital, where he closed two platforms and 11 roll-up acquisitions, and at Rhône Capital, where he led three M&A transactions. William began his career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley, supporting an M&A deal and two IPOs. William graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College.

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Daniel Murillo
Partner

Daniel Murillo

Partner

Prior joining Edgewater, Daniel Murillo held strategic and executive roles, establishing a reputation as an operationally-minded CFO with expertise in acquisitions, financial integration, and operational excellence. As CFO and Co-CEO of Alliance Environmental Group, he led the successful integration of five acquisitions, optimizing finance, CRM, and payroll systems to drive seamless integration. His approach to integration extends beyond finance, covering all critical workstreams—an approach that sets him apart in the industry. Previously, Daniel co-managed the sale of RSA Engineered Products and Allfast, where he led financial modeling, audits, and due diligence. Under his leadership, Allfast's EBITDA rose from 0% to 13% during the COVID-19 period, showcasing his ability to drive growth under challenging conditions. Daniel holds an MBA from Loyola Marymount University and a professional accounting certification from UCLA, with specialized expertise in data analytics and financial systems.

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Anthony Davila
Partner

Anthony Davila

Partner

Prior to joining Edgewater, Anthony served for over ten years as an officer in the United States Army where he commanded combat units and gained expertise in operations management and strategic planning. In that role, he was personally responsible for government assets valued in excess of $100 million and led teams consisting of more than 150 people. He was later selected to serve as an associate professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point to teach economics and finance at the undergraduate level. Anthony holds an MBA degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy.

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Dan Soli
Partner

Dan Soli

Partner

Dan has over 12 years of experience in investment banking and private equity. He founded Soli Financial Consulting in 2015, a boutique consulting firm serving the private equity community and its portfolio companies. Prior to that, Dan was an investment specialist at Harbourvest Partners, a global private equity and venture capital firm with over $100 billion under management. His previous experience also includes working as an investment banker at Harris Williams & Co., a middle-market investment bank specializing in sell-side M&A advisory services. Dan holds an MS degree from Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management.

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Juan P. Ospina
Director

Juan P. Ospina

Director

Juan Pablo has close to 15 years’ experience in private equity and over 10 years in investment banking. He was previously a partner at Bonus Banca de Inversion, a leading investment bank in Colombia. He also served as director general of CFC-SK Capital, a private equity firm owned by Corficolombiana and SK Group of Korea. Prior to that he was a director at SEAF, a private equity firm based in Washington, DC, where he led the structuring of the first private equity fund in Colombia. Before that he was a VP at WestSphere Capital, a private equity firm based in New York which targeted investments in Latin America. He started his career at the investment banking divisions of HSBC and Credit Lyonnais, working on equity and debt placements across multiple sectors. Juan Pablo has a BS degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from New York University.

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Juan E. Giraldo
Associate

Juan E. Giraldo

Associate

Juan E. has close to four years of experience in private equity and consulting. He holds a B.S. in Engineering from Los Andes University and has completed Levels I and II of the CFA Program. Currently at Edgewater, he spearheads financial modeling and FP&A projects while overseeing analysts and interns. Prior to joining Edgewater, he worked at an investment banking boutique focused on the Colombian agriculture sector.

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Julian Valenzuela
Analyst

Julian Valenzuela

Analyst

Julian has strong experience in financial analysis and investment banking. He worked as a Financial Intern at Edgewater Strategy Group and demonstrated leadership within the Investment Banking Division at Javeriana University, where he completed his studies in Finance. Julian has been actively involved in M&A projects, applying his skills in corporate finance, financial analysis, and transaction execution. He has further developed his expertise through training in financial modeling and participation in the 2023 Harvard Global Case Competition.

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Pablo Bernal
Analyst

Pablo Bernal

Analyst

Pablo has a strong background in financial analysis, consulting, and strategic financial modeling. He previously worked as a Financial Analyst at Mutuo Capital International LLC and interned at Latinvestco Investment Bank, focusing on financial modeling and analytics. Pablo has contributed to M&A projects, applying his expertise in financial analysis and transaction support. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from CESA, which enhances his analytical approach in various financial roles.

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