CEO & Founding Partner
André Ribeiro has taken the role of Founding Partner at AIM Forest since 2023, driving initiatives that highlight the importance of sustainability in Portugal. With a wealth of experience in Banking, Energy, and Private Equity, he been instrumental in major capital markets transactions and managed a $12 billion turnover at Galp. Additionally, André has successfully originated, structured, and executed various Private Equity deals across diverse sectors in Africa. As an entrepreneur, he has developed remarkable real estate projects, including the Dune House featured in Netflix's series "Most Extraordinary Homes," and he holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Católica.
CIO & Founding Partner
francisco.sottomayor@aimforest.org
Since 2023, Francisco has been the Founding Partner of AIM Forest. He is an experienced Managing Director in the financial services sector, with a strong background in Capital Markets, Financial Structuring, Corporate Finance, and M&A. Throughout his career, he has worked at esteemed financial institutions such as Société Générale, Crédit Suisse, Citi Group, BPI, and AXIA Ventures Group. Additionally, Francisco is a savvy entrepreneur, investing in Technology and Real Assets, including Forestry, and holds a degree from NOVA School of Business and Economics, along with participation in a program at Harvard Business School.
Founding Partner
Since 2023, Tomás Ramos has taken on the exciting role of Founding Partner at AIM Forest, an organization dedicated to promoting sustainable forests in Portugal. With over 20 years of experience sustainable cork oak forests, Tomás showcases his strong to environmental stewardship and creativity through his work as an architect and co-founder of ARC Atelier Ramos & Clark in Lisbon.
Financial Analyst
Patrick Burke d'Orey is a finance and data analytics expert with experience in project finance, sustainable land management, and entrepreneurship. Based in London, he has been the Financial Analyst for AIM Forest since 2024, aligning financial planning with sustainability goals and developing budgets for forest management and carbon capture. He also identifies revenue opportunities, implements risk management strategies, and ensures ESG compliance. Additionally, he founded iPlan.finance 2016 and works as a freelance consultant in project finance and data analytics. Fluent in multiple languages, Patrick collaborates effectively across international markets, earning a reputation as a reliable finance professional.
Office Manager & Compliance Specialist
Office manager with a decade-long background in the commercial and project management sectors. Also, experienced in functional and agile analysis. KYC specialist, serving as an L2 reviewer and applying Global Sanctions Screening procedures. Proficient in continuous Standard Due Diligence (PDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes.Vanessa's educational background includes a Master's Degree in Economics from Lusofona University in Lisbon.
AIMTOINVEST CAPITAL PARTNERS, SGOIC, S.A. is an Asset Management company registered in the Commercial Registry Office under the registration number 517029448.
