Alejandro Russo

Alejandro Russo

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Founder & CEO at Candela | Rum | Advisor | CPG
Miami, Florida, United States

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  • EcoSPIRITS
    Managing Partner - eS Licensed Operator Dominican Republic
    EcoSPIRITS
    Jan 2023 - Current (3 years 10 months)
  • KOI Dominicana
    Founder
    KOI Dominicana
    Jul 2019 - Current (7 years 4 months)
    KOI Dominicana is an Import and Distribution company. We represent leading Food & Beverage brands in the Dominican Republic.
  • CANDELA
    Founder & CEO
    CANDELA
    Feb 2016 - Current (10 years 9 months)
    Founder & CEO of Candela Mamajuana, the botanical rum that has become one of the fastest-growing spirits brands. Available in the leading accounts across the Americas and Global Travel Retail.
    Produced in the Dominican Republic.
  • KLOOFF Acquired
    Founder and CEO
    KLOOFF Acquired
    Jun 2012 - Apr 2015 (2 years 11 months)
    TechStars NYC 2013.
    Acquired by the American Kennel Club.
    Media company engaging with millions of pet owners every month.

    As CEO, I was in charge of hiring, firing and everything in between.
    Lead fundraising, business development and marketing efforts.
  • MERRILL LYNCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT
    Summer Analyst
    MERRILL LYNCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT
    Dec 2010 - Feb 2011 (3 months)
    Global Wealth & Investment Management
  • SoyGourmetcom Acquired
    Founder and CEO
    SoyGourmetcom Acquired
    Jan 2009 - Jul 2011 (2 years 7 months)
    Soy Gourmet was the leading restaurant app in Chile.
    3-time #1 Most downloaded iOS and Android App in Chile
    Exclusive distribution contract with LG, coming pre-installed in all new OptimusOne smartphones.
    Acquired by Payroll SA.
  • C
    Intern
    Celfin Capital
    Dec 2008 - Feb 2009 (3 months)
    Private Banking at CELFIN Capital: "Celfin Capital has become one of the most important financial service companies for institutional and individual investors in Chile".
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  • Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
    Master of Science (MS, Finance
    Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
    Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (2 years)
    Academic Excellence Scholarship
  • Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
    Bachelor of Science (BS, Business/Managerial Economics
    Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
    Jan 2007 - Dec 2010 (4 years)
  • Santiago College
    High School, Full IB Diploma
    Santiago College
    Jan 1998 - Dec 2006 (9 years)
  • P
    Elementary School, Member of the Gifted Program (Odyssey)
    Palmetto Elementary School
    Jan 1995 - Dec 1998 (4 years)
    Miami, FL
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