Alvarez & Marsal appointed Otávio Bachir  as Managing Director to lead the expansion of its Global Valuation Services (GVS) advisory practice in Brazil and other countries in Latam. This strategic move reinforces A&M’s commitment to meet the evolving needs of clients across Latin America. Bachir’s appointment strengthens the firm’s ability to deliver tailored solutions that drive value throughout the deal lifecycle.

 “Our expansion into Brazil marks the next phase of our strategic investment in senior talent and capabilities across Latin America,” said Mark McMahon, Managing Director and GVS Global Practice Leader. “The addition of Otávio strengthens our valuation expertise and underscores A&M’s commitment and ability to attract top-tier professionals who excel at navigating today’s complex regulatory and reporting landscape. His expertise is fundamental to helping clients address current and emerging valuation challenges.”

With more than 20 years of experience helping private equity managers address valuation complexities across multiple industries, Bachir advises on intangible assets, value-based management, strategic decision modeling, M&A and capital attraction projects. Having previously served with EY’s US and Brazil Valuation practices, he is recognized for creatively navigating strategic corporate challenges, including restructurings, as well as issuing project feasibility studies, Public Offerings reports and fairness opinions, under both International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Bachir’s wide-ranging industry experience includes technology, media and telecommunications, education, oil and gas, energy, mining and metals, packaging and aviation, all of which complement A&M’s Infrastructure, Corporate Performance Improvement and Restructuring & Turnaround service lines locally, regionally and globally.

“Aligned with the Global Transaction Advisory Group’s (Global TAG) 10-year anniversary in Latin America, GVS’s expansion into Brazil and throughout the region enhances our valuation advisory leverage for generating sustainable growth that gives clients a competitive edge,” added Fabio Pires, Global TAG Managing Director in Latin America. Bolstered by the addition of Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Managing Director Ayres Moura and our continued growth in Mexico, Otavio’s presence bridges A&M’s transaction capabilities with valuation expertise, thus extending and supporting the firm’s broader deal capabilities.”

Bachir noted, “A&M's freedom from audit conflicts, integrated platform and heritage of operational excellence provides the ideal foundation for expanding its valuation footprint in Latin America. As transaction lifecycle complexities increase across the region, clients require trusted advisors with the valuation experience to navigate multiple issues, mitigate risks and ensure successful outcomes across numerous industries. My extensive functional and sector expertise positions me to stand ready as that A&M trusted advisor.”

Bachir holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from UNICAMP (State University of Campinas) and a Master's degree in Administration from FGV (Fundação Getúlio Vargas).