Mr. Cortes assists corporate clients in executing both inorganic and organic growth strategies. He manages a range of initiatives related to mergers, acquisitions, and carve-outs across the entire lifecycle, from due diligence to post-closing activities. Mr. Cortes also brings extensive experience in M&A gross-to-net transitions and antitrust M&A regulation, leveraging his knowledge to help clients navigate complex regulatory environments with ease. 

Mr. Cortes designed the Deal Product Perimeter, a comprehensive product database that captures and offers an in-depth understanding of assets under review. Working across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, his notable engagements include leading the $63 billion integration of a Fortune 100 research-based global biopharmaceutical company with a global pharma company; advising on the $31 billion tax-free spin off of the medical device division from a global pharmaceutical company; and directing a $4 billion divestiture of a business unit for a Fortune 500 technology multinational based in California. 

Mr. Cortes also orchestrated strategic due diligence for a market-leading diabetes and obesity biopharma, acquiring a biopharmaceutical company’s manufacturing arm and integrating 400 specialists; and advised a $1 billion complex divestment for a large multinational pharmaceutical company.

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Cortes was a part of the KPMG M&A Strategy team, advising global clients on due diligence and pre- and post-merger activities. He also formed and led a strategic global cross-functional internal mergers and acquisitions organization at Siemens. 

Mr. Cortes earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul and an MBA in Entrepreneurship Concentration from Rollins College Crummer Business School. He holds a certificate from the advanced M&A strategy program at UCLA and one in Pharmaceutical Management from Cornell University and is a candidate for a master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences (concentration in pharmaceutical regulation) at the University of Florida. Mr. Cortes is also a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).