Gordon Brothers Group has expanded its global footprint into Latin America with key leadership appointments and has formed a strategic partnership with Planconsult, a Brazilian appraisal business.

Alfredo Finotti will serve as executive director and Marcos Brandt will serve as commercial director of the firm’s newly established São Paulo-based operation under the leadership of Gordon Brothers International Senior Managing Director, Rafael Klotz.

The firm’s partnership with Planconsult will be led by Ronald and Edgar Salem. Planconsult provides appraisals and business valuations across a broad range of sectors and industries. The partnership will augment Gordon Brothers Group’s valuation operations across North America, Europe and Asia and support the Brazil team’s disposition and turnaround practices.

“I am thrilled to welcome the addition of Alfredo, Marcos, and the Planconsult group and the enhanced capabilities they bring to our firm,” said Kenneth Frieze, CEO of Gordon Brothers Group. “Latin America is an important priority for us. I am confident that their experience will help strengthen our strategic growth in this promising market.”

“There is a tremendous opportunity in bringing Gordon Brothers’ expertise and offerings to Latin America and I am excited by the firm’s commitment to the region,” Finotti said . “I look forward to joining such a well-established, international team and contributing to the firm’s continued success.”

Finotti brings close to 35 years of experience in marketing, retail and consumer products, managing the operations of several international brands, including Seagram, LVMH, BRASIF, Salton and Westinghouse.

Gordon Brothers Group is a global advisor, restricting and investment firm specializing in the retail, consumer products, industrial and real estate sectors.