Fausto Rodriguez

Fausto Rodriguez serves as Chief of Staff at Downing Capital Group since February 2024. Previously, Fausto was a student at Columbia University from January 2022 to August 2024. Over an extensive career, Fausto held several leadership positions, including CEO of the Retail Business Unit at Nuvi Group, overseeing a network of over 400 franchised retail stores in Africa. Fausto also served as an Executive Board Member and Chief Strategy Officer within a conglomerate with over 5,000 employees, where responsibilities included strategy and business development across various sectors. Earlier experiences include roles at Rocket Internet GmbH as Chief Operating Officer and at McKinsey & Company as a consultant. Fausto began a career in finance interning at Banco Santander in investment banking. Educational background includes ongoing studies at Columbia University and multiple degrees from Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, specializing in business administration and finance.