Chief Angel Officer
Bernardo
Our inspiring leader and “guardian of purpose,” Bernardo, left an indelible legacy that guides us with his extraordinary vision and unwavering commitment. Discover Bernardo Eggesbo Coll’s story here.
Board of Directors
Bjarne Eggesbø
Private investor and advisor with over 20 years of capital markets experience. He has worked in both European and US markets, successfully structuring and executing a wide range of complex financial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, valued at over $35 billion.
Alejandra Coll
Graduate from Columbia University with over 10 years of experience in marketing and childhood education. For the past 8 years, she has focused on various charitable activities benefiting the health and education of vulnerable children, making a lasting and significant impact in her community.
Jay Bernstein
Partner at Clifford Chance with a successful 20-year track record in transformative transactions. He has been involved in over $50 billion in capital raising, fund formation, and mergers and acquisitions globally. Ranked as a top-tier lawyer for REITs in Chambers USA and Legal 500 USA since 2009.
Gabriela Rodriguez
Award-winning film producer, best known for her Academy Award nomination for Best Picture for "Roma," directed by Alfonso Cuarón. She has won two BAFTAs, a Goya, and a British Independent Film Award. As head of Esperanto Filmoj, she produces multiple projects with Apple TV+ and other independent titles.
Andres Bonomie
Andres Bonomie is a senior executive with 30+ years of experience in the electricity, oil, and gas sectors. He has led international construction projects worth over $3 billion and is skilled in finance, logistics, and cross-cultural team management. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree and a Global Leadership postgraduate degree. Fluent in Spanish and English.
Andreina Palma
International business professional with a Business Economics degree from UCLA and an MBA from London Business School. She has spent over 15 years in the finance industry, primarily at American Express, working in finance and business development, driving strategic growth initiatives.
Scientific Advisory Board
Ivar Hompland
MD, PhD.
Head - Section for sarcoma oncology The Norwegian Radium Hospital Oslo University Hospital.
Anja Lee
MD, PhD.
Senior consultant at Oslo University Hospital, Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. Head of the first, Norwegian pediatric palliative care team.
Jose Orejas
MD, MSc Bioethics.
Postdoctoral Fellow at MassGeneral Brigham. MD from Universidad Central de Venezuela. Founder of multiple health initiatives.
Advisory Board
Angela Montoya Holguin
Angela Montoya Holguin brings extensive leadership experience from the public and private sectors. Most recently, she served as Colombia’s Ambassador to Norway from 2019 to 2022, strengthening diplomatic and commercial ties. Previously, she was President and CEO of Acolgen, the Colombian Association of Power Generators, advancing energy policy and sustainability.
Montoya also led the "Colombia es Pasión" campaign, enhancing Colombia’s global image. She served as Minister of Communications and Technology, shaping tech policy, and directed ProColombia’s U.S. office, promoting Colombian exports and tourism. Her experience in diplomacy and public policy makes her a valuable addition to our advisory board.
Sean Hehir
Sean Hehir is a Principal and Managing Partner of Trinity Investments, where he also serves as President and CEO of Trinity Investments and Trinity Fund Advisors LLC. He oversees the firm’s investment activities, including sourcing and executing investment opportunities, formulating investment strategies, and structuring acquisitions. Before joining Trinity, he worked for HVS International.
Hehir earned a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from Cornell University and a Diploma in Hotel Administration from the Hotel Institute Montreux, Switzerland. He is a board member of the Hawaii Business Roundtable and the Hawaii Chapter of The Nature Conservancy and an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization.
Mariana Siblesz de Alvarez
Mariana Siblesz de Alvarez is a medical doctor who graduated from the Universidad Central de Venezuela. Since 2003, she has lived in England, where she furthered her studies in Epidemiology at the University of London and earned a Master’s in Clinical Immunology from King’s College London. She currently serves as the President of the Chamos Foundation, which supports vulnerable children in Venezuela through programs in education, health, and water sanitation. Under her leadership, Chamos has grown its impact across the UK and Spain. Mariana lives in London with her husband and four children.
Stan Anderson
Stan Anderson brings decades of leadership and legal experience from his work in law and government. Most recently, he served on the Board of Trustees for Physicians Realty Trust and previously held board roles with CBRE and Aegis Communications Group. Anderson has a long-standing affiliation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he has advised the President and CEO since 1997. Earlier in his career, he served in the Nixon and Ford administrations, including working under Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Anderson continues to practice law in Washington, D.C., representing selective clients.
Juan Urdaneta
Juan brings financial knowledge and a global investors network product of over 27 years working in the financial markets in LA (Nestle Capital), NY (Goldman Sachs) London (Diageo, Barclays, Bear Stearns, RBS, Santander) and Madrid (where he founded the branches of Compagnie Financière Tradition, Deepwell and Makor Group). Currently he is MD of Makor Group in Spain, serves on the advisory boards of: CUNEF Universidad, Emeritus Executive Board of the Wharton Business School and Ocean Beer. He served on the Board of Canning House.
Universidad Metropolitana, Wharton School.
Mark Davies
Mark is an esteemed PGA Advanced Golf Professional Mentor and podcaster. He has a remarkable career spanning over 38 years. Known for his unique ability to guide golfers toward their personal best, Mark has coached players of all levels—from beginners to seasoned professionals—helping them unlock their full potential on the course. His coaching style emphasizes not just skill development but mental resilience, strategic thinking, and a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring that his students achieve sustainable success.
Junior Advisory Board
Jose Bernardo Alvarez
Jose has been best friends with Bernardo since he was 2 years old. He grew up with Bernardo in London and spent what felt like every second of...
Jacob Borch-Nielsen
Jacob Borch-Nielsen is a student-athlete at Stonehill College in Boston, where he serves as the captain of the tennis team. He is pursuing...
William Bratsberg
William is currently studying economics at IE University in Madrid. He competed in alpine skiing until the end of high school and ...
Håkon Flåten
Håkon first met Bernardo through mutual friends, forming a close bond that eventually extended into their academic journey as classmates.
Isabelle Grønbæk Grini
Isabelle was born in 2004 in Oslo, Norway. She met Bernardo at Radiumhospitalet, while she was receiving chemotherapy for osteosarcoma ...
Henrik Hillestad
Born in 2004, is a Norwegian cross-country skier who has competed in the Norwegian Cup for Juniors. A close friend of Bernardo for several...
Victor Høgset
Victor was born in London, UK. He moved to Norway at a similar time to Bernardo, and they formed a unique friendship due to...
Nikolai Severin Jansen
From Oslo, Norway. He met Bernardo at a soccer camp in the fourth grade, and they quickly became close friends. They shared countless...
Mathilde Nordhus
Mathilde grew up in Oslo and attended the same schools as Bardo from primary school until the second year of high school. They quickly became...
Frederik Normannseth
Born in Oslo, Norway, in 2004, Frederik has spent much of his life dedicated to skiing. He first met Bernardo on the Heming ski team, where...
Herman Norstrand
Herman is a 20-year-old student at the College of William & Mary in Virginia, United States. He has had the privilege of growing up...
Sofia Panagopoulou
Sofia is currently in her second year at the City and Guilds of London Art School, pursuing a Fine Arts degree. Passionate about her creative...
Ferdinand Schou
Ferdinand Schou, was one of Bernardo’s many close friends and cherishes the many great memories with Bernardo during their time at Midtstuen Secondary School.
Fredrik Solbjørg
From Oslo, Norway. He was one of Bernardo’s closest friends, sharing many of the same interests. Throughout high school, they were...
Victor Ulrichsen Vigsnæs
First met Bernardo in elementary school, where they were both new students and quickly became a source of comfort and close friends. They...
Charlotta Wessel-Aas
"Lotta", from Oslo, Norway, grew up alongside Bardo, sharing interests in sports and skiing, often spending time together in Heming. She is...