Simon Rezene
Lisbon
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Strategy and Corporate Development Director
M&A
London
03.2020 - Current
- Selina is a lifestyle and experiential hotel business built to address the desires of Millennial and Gen Z travelers, with 100+ locations in 22 countries - Joined in March 2020 as an Associate supporting strategy and fundraising efforts, before being promoted to
- Director in January 2022 and taking on more, and Partnerships related work - Strategy: Contributed to the following key strategic priorities: o F&B Strategy: Analyzed entire F&B portfolio, identifying key issues with current operating model and presented a set of recommendations to the CEO, leading to global roll-out effort o Transformational Plan: Initiated a path to profitability plan, working closely with key departments to identify short-, medium- and long-term initiatives to improve profitability for 2023; presented findings to
- CEO and became responsible for project management of the plan - M&A: Lead deal structuring, negotiation of terms, and post-merger integration for the following transactions: o Music Production Business: JV with music productions business; created 12-month rollout strategy and forecast alongside partners o Retreats Operator Business: majority investment into global retreats operator (closing) - Unit Economics: Responsible for overseeing and analyzing segmented portfolio results o Analyze key trends, and communicate insights to management on a quarterly basis around segmented performance (e.g., property age, geography, market type) o Pitched recommendations around growth strategy and portfolio optimization leading to a revision of the company’s five-year growth strategy - Fundraising: o SPAC: Built five-year corporate model and key fundraising materials and analysis for successful de-SPAC transaction; managed diligence process with potential SPAC partners
Investment Banking Analyst
Goldman Sachs & Co
New York, NY
07.2020 - 02.2020
- Work with deal teams to provide strategic and financial advice to clients as part of the Technology, Media &
- Telecommunications (TMT) Group - Received a return offer for a full-time position and was awarded the Scholarship for Excellence - Advised on Sale of Gannett to New Media Investment Group for $2B o Performed valuation analyses to determine both standalone and pro forma valuations to advise the Board on the viability of the deal o Prepared a valuation recommendation, which included analyses on buy-out structures, strategic alternatives, and synergy considerations
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Queen’s School of Business, Queen’s University, Maastricht University
01.2014 - 01.2018
Timeline
Investment Banking Analyst
Goldman Sachs & Co
07.2020 - 02.2020
Strategy and Corporate Development Director
M&A
03.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Queen’s School of Business, Queen’s University, Maastricht University
01.2014 - 01.2018