Meet Our Experts
We take pride in having a team of highly qualified professionals dedicated to excellence. Each member brings their experience and expertise, working in synergy to drive growth and innovation in every project we undertake.
Alejandro Garza
Founder & Portfolio Manager
Alejandro H. Garza is Aztlan’s founder and portfolio manager. Alejandro brings 25 years of experience in investment management and finance, specializing in global equity strategies. Previously 2007-2016 Portfolio Manager with Ashmore Equities US LLC, with $12 billion in AUM. Previously, investment banking and corporate finance; MBA and BSc Tecnológico de Monterrey; Ashmore Group PLC; Emerging Markets Management LLC; Vitro SAB de CV; Violy Byorum & Partners LLC; BS, MBA Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Fabiola Pastrán
Equity Research Analyst
Fabiola has more than 7 years of experience as equity analyst and specializes in US, Canada and Lat Am equities. Previously Financial Analyst with Ninter Group USA (Miami, Florida); financial analyst Guangzhou Juyuan LLC, China and Venezuela.
BSc, MBA University of Miami, CFA´s ESG Certificate
Arun Pillai
Director of Research
Joined Aztlan January 2018. Previously with City National Rochdale Emerging Markets fund, from inception. Director of Research based in Hong Kong since 2014. Fund was top ranked by Morningstar during tenure.
MBA in Finance from K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai; BA WGSHA, India. Arun is a polyglot, proficient in various Asian languages.
Othon Ruiz
Managing Partner
Othón Ruiz is Aztlan’s managing partner. Othón brings more than 30 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur, business executive, and private equity investor; a specialist in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and restructurings > $ 5 billion in successful transactions and actively participating as director/board member for several companies in the financial and consumer products sectors; Grupo Valores Monterrey, Primero Finanzas, Primero Seguros, Dimex, Basal; MBA Harvard Business School, BS, BA Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Gerred Howe
Director Quant Research
Joined Aztlan May 2021 as head of quantitative research; Previously partner and portfolio manager with 7Summits Investments; Sr. Investment Analyst with The Rock Creek Group; Sr Research Analyst The Ashmore Group; Sr. Research and Development Analyst at American Century Investments; University of Kansas, BSE Mathematics.
Laura Martínez
Senior Analyst
Experienced with in depth research and analysis to support decision making for the firm. Provides extensive insights, developes reports and often oversees projects, contributing to strategic planning, ESG area and business growth.
Andres Viedma
Equity Research Analyst
Andrés brings 11 years of experience as equity research and financial analyst and is primarily focused on European small and mid cap equities. Financial analyst with Norbolsa; Analyst Villar Mir Energía; Analyst Santander Banca Corporativa Global.
BSc Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, Spain.
Javier Hernández
Analyst
An Equity Research Analyst evaluates stocks and companies by analyzing financial data, market trends, and industry performance, helping to make informed investment decisions through detailed reports and forecasts.
Rebeca De La Garza
Analyst
An Equity Research Analyst evaluates stocks and companies by analyzing financial data, market trends, and industry performance, helping to make informed investment decisions through detailed reports and forecasts.
Diana Azuara
Executive assistant
Executive Assistant with experience in high-level administrative support to executives, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling communications, and overseeing projects. They ensure smooth daily operations, allowing executives to focus on strategic priorities.
