Marquis Who’s Who Honors Ralph Pereira for Expertise in Technology, Energy, Finance, and Petroleum

MIAMI, FL, June 25, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Ralph Pereira has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Pereira has carved a distinguished career in business development and leadership across various sectors, including technology, energy, finance and real estate. As the vice president of business development at Marcus RE Investment LLC since 2023, he brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight to his firm. Based in Miami, Mr. Pereira constantly seeks real estate opportunities throughout the eastern US. His role also involves identifying and pursuing new growth opportunities, enhancing the company’s market position, and contributing to its ongoing success.

Before establishing his real estate business, Mr. Pereira’s expertise has extended to the finance sector where, as a general partner he has been president of Caribbean Investor Capital S.A. a private equity firm seeking investment opportunities in the Caribbean, Mr. Pereira has also put his expertise at the service of the energy sector, where he has been the executive vice-president of business development at Kimazou Energie S.A. since 2014. His efforts in this role focus on sustainable energy solutions and petroleum distribution in the territory of Haiti. Additionally, Mr. Pereira has found success as the president at Catlea Inc., a logistics company, since 2011.

Mr. Pereira’s earlier career included among others, roles as a telecommunications coordinator at Citibank NA, and owner of Contrast Data Associates which became CompHaiti S.A. from an investment with a local private equity in 1997. As president of CompHaiti S.A., Mr. Pereira has developed effective business models with high-performing teams and managed financial planning for several business units, maintaining profitability while achieving continuous growth rates.

Aside from his full-time ventures, he remains active as a member of the board of directors at the Société Financière Haïtienne de Développement S.A. (Sofihdes), a private development finance corporation, since 2014, and as a board member at ProCapital International Ltd. since 2019, contributing to its financial and operational strategies. Mr. Pereira has also been recognized for his influential leadership as the board of directors’ chair at Caribbean Investor Capital S.A. since 2021, where he oversees investment strategies and corporate governance.

Highly educated, Mr. Pereira obtained an associate degree in engineering and computer technology from Citi University of New York Community college in 1982, ultimately receiving a Master of Business Administration in Leadership and Sustainability (MBALS) from the University of Cumbria in 2013. Further enhancing his expertise, Mr. Pereira completed an executive education program in private equity and venture capital from Harvard Business School in 2019. These academic accomplishments have given him a solid foundation to lead initiatives that drive sustainable growth and innovation.

Mr. Pereira is a professional member of the Petroleum Distribution Association in Haiti. Beyond this endeavor, he has been deeply committed to civic engagement and philanthropy. He has served as the honorary president of Fondation CompHaiti S.A. since 2011 an organization dedicated to enhancing education through technology in Haiti. Fondation CompHaiti S.A. has significantly impacted education in Haiti by distributing computers and educational kits to schools. Mr. Pereira was also active on the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Haiti and served on the board of the American Chamber of Commerce in Haiti. Previously, as a co-founder, he was instrumental with the Association Haitienne pour le développement des TIC (AHTIC) from 2007 to 2009 and as a board member of SNI Minoterie LP between 2003 to 2023.

In light of his career accomplishments, Mr. Pereira received an Employee Recognition Award from Citibank. His professional success, civic involvement, and personal commitments exemplify leadership that transcends industry boundaries and fosters sustainable development and educational advancement.

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