PRINCIPALS

We have built a robust network with commercial financial institutions and operational allies, in order to ensure maximum support to our clients.

We are a multidisciplinary team with relevant track record in Developing Banking Services for Emerging Markets, and a deep industry and sector expertise.

”Iskali Capital Group distinguishes itself by providing Developing Financing Services, with a sustainable value proposition in line to our clients long-term goals. ICG’s holistic approach is based on innovative tailor-made solutions focusing on both, strong risk-adjusted returns and positive social impact in line with ESG principles and UN development goals”.

Gabriel España and Oscar R. Díaz

Gabriel España

Managing Director – Washington DC, USA

Mr. España worked at the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group for more than 19 years becoming a Chief and Head of Manufacturing Agribusiness and Services in Latin America. Before that, he worked in Rothschild & Co covering Investment Banking operations in Mexico, Colombia and Central America and in the Project Finance division of Citibank in Mexico. Mr. España has experience on financing fields for the following sectors in Emerging Markets: (i) Infrastructure. (ii) Commercial Real Estate, (ii) Tourism (hotel development), (iv) Manufacturing, (v) Health and Education and (vi) Agribusiness. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), with the highest national honors, and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from IPADE Business School (IPADE). He has worked on investment projects in over 40+ countries, and has authored articles on globalization, ESG, business ethics, and leadership published in global business magazines.

Oscar R. Díaz Flores

Managing Director – Mexico City, Mexico

Mr. Díaz is Founder and Managing Partner at Diestro, S. de R.L. de C.V. affiliate of Iskali Capital Group, an Investment Bank boutique with operations in Mexico and Colombia leading M&A and Corporate Finance transactions in Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Argentina with combined value above USD$ 1 billion. Mr. Díaz has participated in different private companies of Mexico and Central and South America as member of the board, as well as CEO and CFO generating value to their shareholders. Prior to that Mr. Díaz worked in an international Law Firm and on the Workout Division and Project Finance division of Citibanamex . Mr. Díaz earned an MBA from the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania, a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de Mexico (ITAM) and a Law Degree at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico.

NENA STOILJKOVIC

Former Vice President Asia and Pacific, International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Nena Stoiljkovic is former IFC’s Vice President for Asia and Pacific. In this capacity, Ms. Stoiljkovic is responsible for all IFC operations in the region. She has global experience in development issues such as climate change, gender, and fragile and conflict-affected situations including through her recent role as Vice President of Blended Finance and Partnerships.

Ms. Stoiljkovic has a track record of promoting development finance innovation in a variety of leadership roles at IFC. Most recently, she played a key part in the corporation’s efforts to build a new architecture for development finance with other institutions, governments, and the private sector. She helped shape the World Bank Group strategy, working with the International Development Association (IDA) on a pioneering private sector window to catalyze greater private investment in low-income and conflict-affected countries.

Earlier, Ms. Stoiljkovic co-led the establishment of the World Bank Group’s Global Practices and Cross-cutting Solutions Areas. In this role, she brought private sector experience into the process of harnessing global expertise to help government clients tackle development challenges. This expertise combined with strong operational experience in IFC’s investment and advisory businesses through her roles as a co-Vice President of IFC Operations, Vice President of Advisory Services, and Director of the Europe and Central Asia region.

Ms. Stoiljkovic joined IFC in 1995 as an Investment Officer. Prior to that, she worked as a consultant at the Economic Institute of Belgrade. She holds an MBA from the London Business School.