FIXPARTNERS - Key Persons


Agustin Díaz

Job Titles:
  • Consultant

Andrés Portales

Job Titles:
  • Analyst
  • Consultant
We are the first Chilean company specialised in TRS -Transformation & Restructuring Services. Fix Partners Advisors designs and executes concrete action plans to recover the profitability and sustainability of its clients in the short term. Andrés joined Fix Partners in February 2024 as a Analyst Consultant. During his last year of studies he specialized in finance, developing a strong interest in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and investments in alternative assets. Andrés has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA) from the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, where he graduated with honors.

Christian Diez F.

Job Titles:
  • Expert
  • Industrial Civil Engineer
  • Retail Expert Advisor
Christian is an expert in marketing, sales, strategy and business development. He has extensive international management experience in Fortune 500 companies: Marketing Director at the Royal Philips Electronics headquarters in the Netherlands, Innovation and Business Development Manager for the Telefónica group in Chile, Senior Consultant at ZS Associates in the USA, Assistant to Executive Vice President of Global Marketing and Sales at Sara Lee Corporation in the US and Consumer Insight Manager at The Coca-Cola Company in Chile Christian is a professor of different courses on marketing, project evaluation and business strategy at the level of MBA, executive education and undergraduate at the University of Chile. He is also the author of the textbook "Project Evaluation: An Integrated Approach." Christian is an Industrial Civil Engineer and a Master in Industrial Engineering with a major in Economics from the University of Chile (both with maximum distinction), and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management University, USA.

Dario Amenabar

Job Titles:
  • Expert Advisor Corporate Finance
Mr. Amenabar has an Industrial Civil Engineering degree from the University Catholic of Chile and an MBA from Booth Business School at the University of Chicago. He has an extensive professional work experience in markets as Chile, Argentina, and USA. He has participated and structured complex financial contracts for over 14 BUS$. Also, he has participated in M&A operations for over 6 BUS$

Ernesto Solís

Job Titles:
  • Founding Partner
  • Senior Partner
  • President of TMA Chile
is the founding partner of Fix Partners Advisors. Mr. Solís has led the growth of the company since its founding in 2015 in Santiago de Chile. The company has expanded its services including; management consulting, turnaround consulting, analytics and artificial intelligence, performance improvement. Mr. Solís works together with his team to position Fix Partners as a leading professional services company in Latin America. Mr. Solis´s passion is helping companies, especially those facing unique and challenging situations. Through a deep understanding of client needs, Mr. Solís seeks to deliver and execute strong recommendations that generate a positive impact in the short term and achieve sustainable growth for his clients. Mr. Solís actively participates in Boards of Directors, trade associations, and academic activities. Mr. Solís is a finance professor at the Universities of Chile, Adolfo Ibañez, and ESE Business School. He has written several academic business cases. Mr. Solís is president of TMA Chile, associated to TMA (Turnaround Management Association), a leading association of professionals related to the world of insolvency, restructuring and distressed. Mr. Solís has led several reorganization processes (Chapter 11) in Chile. Mr. Solís obtained his Civil Engineering degree from the University of Chile (highest distinction) in 1995, and his MBA from the Ross Business School of the University of Michigan in 2004.

Fabiola Machuca

Job Titles:
  • Team Leader
  • Head People Officer
Fabiola has joined our team in september as Head People Officer. Fabiola is a natural team leader with soft and strong skills, and have a wide experience working with people.

Felipe López

Job Titles:
  • Senior Consultant
  • Consultant at Fix Partners
Felipe López is a consultant at Fix Partners since 2021. Prior to joining, he participated in the First Gen program at PepsiCo in the sales area. He has three years of experience in strategy and operations consulting. He has experience in turnaround, operational efficiency, cost reduction, industry sizing, organizational design and sales incentive system projects in consumer goods, fashion retail, agribusiness, education and legal services industries. Felipe is a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Master of Science in Administration and Strategy from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI), graduating in the top 3% of his class, summa cum laude. During his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, he was an assistant teacher in the areas of people and organizations, management, and business processes. Felipe is a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Master of Science in Administration and Strategy from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI), graduating in the top 3% of his class, summa cum laude. During his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, he was an assistant teacher in the areas of people and organizations, management, and business processes. Additionally, he is currently an assistant professor for an online course in strategic management at UAI.

Hugo Benedetti

Job Titles:
  • Blockchain Expert Advisor

José Antonio Valenzuela

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
José Antonio joined Fix Partners in October 2022 as a Consultant During his college time, he stood out for his excellent academic performance, as well as for his participation in different social and educational projects. His entrepreneurial skills took shape in the foundation of a pre-university in 2018. José Antonio has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA) from the Universidad Catolica de Chile, and has a special interest in Finance and Business Management.

Julio Riutort

Job Titles:
  • Economist from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
  • Expert
  • Expert Advisor
Julio Riutort is an expert in corporate finance and economic analysis. With astead fast focus on scrutinizing the determinants of investment and financing choices within corporate frameworks, Julio's consulting and research are under scored by meticulous analysis. He adeptly navigates the intricate interplay between regulatory paradigms and institutional variables, offering valuable perspectives on the impact of these factors on strategic directions.His consultancy proficiency extends to domains such as valuation, mergers,acquisitions, and damages. He is a finance professor at the Business School of Adolfo Ibáñez University,with a notable publication record in leading economic and financial journals. His academic pursuits concentrate on corporate and household finance,yielding comprehensive insights into financial decision-making and the role of the regulatory environment. From his role as Academic Director for the Diplomain Venture Capital at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez he contributes to nurturing financial minds and fostering impactful business strategies. His contributions extend beyond academia, with a holistic approach that aligns with ourconsulting ethos. His dedication to research, teaching, and public policymirrors his commitment to propelling collective growth within the academic,professional, and wider community spheres. Julio is an Economist from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, a Ph.D. in Finance from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, and a Master in Business Law (LLM) from Adolfo Ibáñez University. This background enriches his pragmatic insights as a consultant and expert witness.

Sebastián Lekanda

Job Titles:
  • Civil Engineer
  • Partner
Mr. Lekanda is an industrial civil engineer with amention in chemistry from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He also has a Master of Science in Engineering from the same university and an MBA from the University of Chile and the Freeman School of Business at Tulane University, New Orleans, USA. With more than twenty years of experience in the consumer goods, mining, industrial, construction, and transportation sectors. He has worked in planning, management control,operations, sales, marketing, finance, engineering, and projects. His main focus is the value generation of businesses based on the redesign and optimization of processes, the installation of effective management models, and the empowerment of teams. Sebastián has strong skills in strategic planning, negotiation, planning, leadership, and teamwork.

Víctor Janer

Job Titles:
  • Mining Expert Advisor
Mr. Janer holds an Industrial Civil Engineering and master's in industrial civil engineering degree from the University of Chile, both approved with Maximum Distinction. Mr. Janer has more than 25 years of successful experience in management, control, optimization, value creation, business generation, project evaluation, financial management, corporate governance, and M&A of companies. He supervised more than 50 companies in Chile and other countries linked to mining and energy.He has held positions as Director, General Manager and Finance Manager of several companies linked to mining, energy, family office, among others.Great ability to address complex issues, integrate multidisciplinary teams, optimize partnerships and solve corporate problems.He is currently a professor at the University of Chile, in the MBA for Mining program.