Crestmont & FirstEurope

Crestmont Investments ("CI") has forged a strategic alliance with FirstEurope ("FE"), a distinguished international M&A and Private Equity advisory firm catering to a wide spectrum of businesses across various industries. Founded by Mr. Mannara in 2002, FE stands out for its robust financial services, including Mr. Mannara's tenure as Head of Foreign Direct Investments in New York for the Italian Trade Agency, underscoring his extensive expertise in brokerage and banking across major financial hubs such as New York, Rome, and Milan.

Mr. Mannara's career highlights include a pivotal role at Citibank in 1990, where he was transferred as Vice President and Relationship Manager for Multinational Corporations in Rome. His more than two decades in Italy have seen him hold pivotal positions such as Head of Equity Research at Milla & Co. SIM., and the founding of Tiberius Ltd., a pioneering Euro-based currency hedge fund. Additionally, Mr. Mannara has successfully managed his own M&A boutique, FirstEurope.

Educationally, Mr. Mannara holds an M.B.A. in Finance & Marketing from Columbia Business School and a B.A. in Economics from Vassar College. His professional credentials include FINRA Series 7, 63, 24, 27, and 79 licenses, alongside certification as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA). He also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Economics at both Fordham University and Hunter College, demonstrating his commitment to education. Fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, Mr. Mannara exemplifies a global perspective crucial for navigating international financial landscapes.

For more information, please contact dbeach@crestmontinvestments.com or amannara@firsteurope.us