Areté Collective
Guicho Pons English has a diverse and extensive work experience in various leadership roles in the real estate and finance industries.
Guicho Pons began their career in 1995 as a Senior Audit at Ernst & Young before moving on to work as a Division Controller at Newmark Homes from 2001 to 2003.
From 2003 to 2005, they worked as a Manager in Transaction Support Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
In 2005, they joined Regus as the Director of Corporate Development, overseeing mergers and acquisitions and portfolio acquisitions.
Guicho Pons then joined Alvarez & Marsal in 2006 as a Senior Director, providing interim leadership services for distressed companies. Guicho Pons served as the EVP of Development for Canyons Resort / Varde Partners, managing a large portfolio of hospitality and multi-family projects.
In 2017, Guicho Pons English became the Executive Vice President at Ohana Real Estate Investors, where they led the development of a multi-phase master planned community in Los Cabos.
Guicho Pons later became the Chief Investment Officer and Interim CFO at Collective Retreats, where they played a key role in raising equity funding and grew the company's valuation significantly.
Currently, they hold the position of Vice President of Finance at Areté Collective, a developer of restorative escapes that prioritize nature and low-impact principles.
Guicho Pons English has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and Finance from Texas A&M University.
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Areté Collective creates regenerative escapes designed to experience life at its fullest potential. As a luxury development company of private resorts and residential communities, our work embodies some of the finest architecture and design, built among inspiring landscapes worldwide. From luxurious ski retreats to oceanside clubs, country resorts, and private estates, Areté’s spaces unlock the unique possibilities within people, community, and place. Areté Collective builds on the 25-year track record of the award-winning Denton House Design Studio. Together we are a group of seasoned development executives, distinguished land planners, world-renowned architects and designers, and long-time leaders in the hospitality sector. From planning and design to marketing and financial management, Areté boasts a vertically integrated model that allows us to work efficiently and in-sync across all teams. We embrace a development philosophy that respects nature, sustainability, community, and traditional knowledge. Our projects are designed not only to bring well-being and happiness to those who call it home, but equally to enrich, regenerate, and give back to the environment and local communities. For more information please visit www.arete-collective.com