The team: specialists and regional representatives

Global team

Paul Raftery

Chief Executive Officer

Paul Raftery is an experienced corporate and project finance executive with a career spanning energy, mining, infrastructure, investment and capital strategy. As CEO of Projects RH, he works with project sponsors and companies seeking to transform complex opportunities into structured, investor-ready propositions. His experience includes senior finance roles with organisations including Shell, Anglo American and Thiess, combined with extensive involvement in project finance, financial modelling, capital strategy and investor engagement across international markets.

Today, Paul Raftery leads Projects RH with a clear philosophy: successful capital raising starts with preparation, not promotion. He works with projects across energy, energy transition, mining, critical minerals, infrastructure, technology, AI and real assets, helping sponsors strengthen their financial case, investment narrative, documentation and capital strategy before engaging the market. His approach is disciplined and selective, focused on aligning credible, well-prepared opportunities with appropriate institutional investors, private equity firms, family offices, lenders and strategic capital partners worldwide.

Carmenza Hoyos Llano

Managing Director

Carmenza Hoyos Llano is Managing Director of Projects RH and an entrepreneur with experience spanning innovation, communications and project management. Since founding Projects RH in 2017, she has contributed to the firm's international approach to developing opportunities and building relationships across markets. Her commercial perspective complements Projects RH's focus on connecting well-prepared projects with the people and networks capable of helping turn opportunities into investable propositions.

At Projects RH, Carmenza Hoyos Llano brings a strong relationship-driven approach to business development and international collaboration, supporting the connection between project owners, strategic relationships and the broader Projects RH network. Her focus is on helping create clear, marketable opportunities and ensuring that relationships are developed with purpose, supporting Projects RH's international presence across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Americas and its mission of Preparing Projects for Capital.

Enrique Garcia Duperly

Chairman PRH Americas and General Counsel

Enrique Garcia Duperly is Chairman PRH Americas and General Counsel at Projects RH, bringing extensive experience as an independent legal and financial consultant advising companies on corporate finance, restructuring, project evaluation and complex business transactions. His professional background includes feasibility studies, financial modelling, asset management, corporate restructurings, mergers and demergers, company valuations, and the structuring and management of business sale processes. He has also advised companies facing financial challenges, including private restructuring agreements and processes under Colombia's Law 1116.

At Projects RH, Enrique Garcia Duperly combines legal judgement with a strong financial and commercial perspective to support projects and businesses across Latin America. His experience working with large and medium-sized companies, corporate boards and advisory teams provides a practical understanding of the legal, financial and corporate issues that can influence a project or transaction. In his role with Projects RH, this multidisciplinary perspective supports the firm's work in Preparing Projects for Capital, particularly where projects require greater clarity around corporate structure, financial readiness and transaction preparation before engaging with potential capital partners.

Matthew Sefati

Investment Specialist, Projects RH Americas

Matthew Sefati is an entrepreneur, investor and business leader with more than 15 years of experience as a founder and chief executive across health technology, AI robotics and B2B software. He has built and scaled technology ventures through multiple stages of growth, achieving three exits and raising and deploying more than USD 100 million from seed through Series A. His experience also includes healthcare M&A advisory at Deloitte, combining an entrepreneurial understanding of building companies with a strong perspective on capital, growth and transactions.

As Investment Specialist, Projects RH Americas, Matthew Sefati brings a founder's perspective to the investment-readiness and capital process, with particular insight into what growing companies need to demonstrate as they prepare to engage sophisticated investors. Based in Toronto and holding a BSc in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Waterloo, he contributes practical experience at the intersection of entrepreneurship, technology and capital, supporting Projects RH's mission of Preparing Projects for Capital and helping strengthen opportunities before they are presented to the investment market.

Antonio Saiz

Finance and Modelling Specialist

Antonio Saiz is a finance and modelling specialist with extensive experience across financial analysis, corporate finance, investment analysis, credit risk and financial modelling. He began his career as a Financial Analyst and Credit Officer at Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones, S.A. (BLADEX), where he evaluated more than 150 banks across Latin America, Europe, Asia, Canada and the United States. He also served on the Credit Risk Committee, supporting decisions involving multimillion-dollar foreign trade credit facilities and developing financial models to assess credit risk and repayment capacity.

Over the course of his career, Antonio Saiz has built significant advisory and investment experience. In 1999, he founded SAAM Consulting Inc., completing more than 50 advisory engagements spanning business valuation, feasibility studies, financial modelling, business planning, investment prospectuses and macroeconomic analysis. He later founded SAAM Investments and held senior investment advisory roles with K&B Financial Group and Credicorp Securities before becoming Managing Director of Alpha Consulting. At Projects RH, this combination of analytical discipline and practical financial experience strengthens our ability to assess financial assumptions, develop robust financial models and help projects build a more credible financial case as part of Preparing Projects for Capital.

Jaime Fernandez

Corporate Finance, Technical Adviser and Manager of Service in LatAm

Jaime Fernandez is a senior executive with more than 30 years of experience across program, project and construction management, general contracting, claims management and commercial activities. His extensive background brings together technical, operational and commercial perspectives, providing a practical understanding of the complexities involved in developing and delivering major projects.

At Projects RH, Jaime serves as Corporate Finance, Technical Adviser and Manager of Service in LatAm, contributing his project and technical experience to the evaluation and preparation of opportunities across the region. His perspective helps project owners identify critical technical, delivery and commercial considerations as they strengthen their investment proposition and move toward capital readiness, supporting Projects RH's mission of Preparing Projects for Capital.

Juan Camilo Velasco

Commercial Business Development Coordinator

Juan Camilo Velasco is a bilingual Industrial and Mechanical Engineer with an International MBA from IE Business School, specialising in data-driven B2B commercial strategy, business development and process optimisation across the fintech, financial, logistics and consulting sectors. His experience combines commercial strategy with analytical capabilities, including business intelligence, CRM systems and data tools such as Power BI and SQL, enabling him to approach growth opportunities through both a commercial and data-driven perspective.

As Commercial Business Development Coordinator at Projects RH, Juan Camilo Velasco supports the development of commercial opportunities and the processes that connect project owners with the Projects RH platform and its services. His focus on business development, market intelligence, client management and process optimisation contributes to a more structured, measurable approach to building relationships and developing opportunities, supporting Projects RH's mission of Preparing Projects for Capital.

Specialists

Rob Coghill

Corporate Adviser and Business Development

Rob Coghill is a seasoned corporate adviser and business development professional with extensive experience across financial services, fundraising, corporate advisory, marketing and executive leadership. A Certified Practising Accountant with 30 years of experience in fundraising and corporate advice, he has held senior executive and board-level roles and brings a strong commercial perspective to the development, financing and strategic positioning of businesses and projects. His background combines financial expertise, corporate governance and business development, providing Projects RH with experienced insight into commercial opportunities, corporate strategy and capital-related initiatives.

Graham Kinder

Technical Services Director

Graham Kinder is an accomplished business development executive and corporate adviser with extensive experience in driving business growth, strategic partnerships and commercial expansion. As a specialist Business Development Consultant and Company Director, he has contributed to significant business expansion through the facilitation of mergers, acquisitions and aggregations, as well as organic growth through direct B2B sales. His career also includes senior experience in marketing and financial services, complemented by an MBA in Marketing from the University of Hartford. As Technical Services Director at Projects RH, Graham brings a commercially focused perspective to identifying opportunities, developing strategic relationships and supporting the growth of projects and businesses across international markets.

Anna Cristina Bueno

Communications and Marketing Adviser

Anna Cristina Bueno is an accomplished Communications and Marketing Adviser with more than 30 years of experience across digital content, media, public relations, corporate communications, branding, promotion, and customer development and retention strategies. Her professional background also encompasses foreign affairs and journalism, bringing a broad communications perspective to her work. As Communications and Marketing Adviser at Projects RH, Anna Cristina contributes extensive experience in developing clear and effective communications, strengthening corporate positioning, and supporting the way the firm engages with clients, strategic partners, and its international network.

Bill Gompel

Finance and Accounting Specialist

Bill Gompel is a seasoned bilingual finance and accounting executive with 33 years of experience as a Controller and CFO, bringing extensive expertise across accounting, finance, operations and administration in Fortune 500, private equity, and privately and family-owned global enterprises. Fluent in English and Spanish, he combines hands-on C-level leadership with significant international exposure and a strong background in financial reporting, operational management and organizational development. As Finance and Accounting Specialist at Projects RH, Bill brings disciplined financial insight, executive-level perspective and extensive practical experience to support sound financial management and the development of commercially robust businesses and projects.

Thomas Skidmore

Finance and Accounting Specialist

Thomas Skidmore is a seasoned finance and accounting executive with more than 20 years of experience leading financial strategy, operational finance and organizational transformation across real estate, construction, technology and professional services. With extensive expertise in financial planning and analysis, capital strategy, operational execution and financial modelling, he specializes in translating complex business and financial drivers into clear, actionable insights for executive teams and investors. As a Finance and Accounting Specialist at Projects RH, Thomas develops rigorous financial models and long-term projections that assess revenue drivers, cost structures, capital requirements, returns and key scenarios, helping businesses and projects strengthen their financial foundations and present credible, investment-ready opportunities to the market.

Regional representatives

22 representatives across 8 regions.

North America

Larry CollisRepresentativeHe has guided clients of major consulting firms toward new business strategies and more efficient operating models.
Victor EliasRepresentative
Dave WildRepresentative

South America

Richard L MarohnRepresentative (Peru)

Central America and the Caribbean

Rafael EliasRepresentative
Meleksia KashaRepresentative (Panama)
Sylvan LightbourneRepresentative
Jean Marco PauRepresentative (Dominican Republic)
Carlos Daniel FallaRepresentative (Panama)

Australasia

Rob CoghillCorporate Adviser and Business Development
Graham KinderTechnical Services Director
Brian PookRepresentative

North Asia, including Hong Kong and China

Brenton SongRepresentative (South Korea)
Stephen KY WongLead Corporate Adviser, Greater ChinaHis expertise lies in the strategic oversight and management of financial platforms, where he consistently delivers exceptional results.
Allan HaywardRepresentative

South Asia

Viv AdityaRepresentative (Indonesia)

Europe

DungRepresentative
Wilson KamRepresentativeSeasoned general manager with over 20 years of experience, specialising in FMCG, food and beverage, and cold chain logistics across the Asian market.
Zoran IvanovicRepresentative

Africa

Erick FolloRepresentative
Dieter GentRepresentative (South Africa)
James KeirRepresentative (South Africa)

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