Samuel Benelbas

Samuel Benelbas has a wealth of experience in the finance and energy industries. Samuel began their career in 2008 as a Summer Intern at DC Advisory in M&A. The following year, they were a Summer Intern at UBS Investment Bank in ECM. From 2010 to 2017, they held various roles at UBS Investment Bank, including Associate (Leveraged Finance), Analyst (Leveraged Finance), and Associate Director (Strategic Equity Solutions). In 2017, they became the Managing Partner of LEWT Capital, where they invested in technology, real estate, and debt structuring opportunities. Samuel also became an Investor at Embargo, a loyalty app, and Co-Founder of Arbor Fintech, an automatic savings app. In 2018, they became a Mentor at Tetuan Valley, helping entrepreneurs and wanna-be-entrepreneurs develop different business models and startups. In 2020, they became an Independent Strategic Consultant in Renewable Energy and Partner at PROPERHAUS, a real estate company. Most recently, in 2021, they became the Head of BtM Product & PPA Structuring at Alight, a company that helps companies across Europe switch to solar.

Samuel Benelbas began their educational journey in 1992, attending the British Council School Madrid until 2001. Samuel then moved to Abingdon School from 2001 to 2004. In 2005, they enrolled in CUNEF, where they earned a degree in Business Administration - Finance with a specialization in Finance, General in 2010. In 2018, they attended Tetuan Valley, becoming an Alumni in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. Finally, they are currently enrolled in IESE Business School, where they are pursuing an Executive MBA.