Our Team

Juan Uguet de Resayre
FOUNDER & PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Juan began his career at Beta Capital Fortis where he worked for 8 years. He was Head of the Analysis Team before being appointed CIO in 1998.
From 2000 – 2007, he worked as CIO at Ibercaja Gestión, managing over EUR9.500MM AUM. Later, he joined BBVA & Partners, where he became Partner in 2007. During this period, Juan managed Augustus Equity Fund and Augustus Neutral Plus, Total Return.
Juan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration by the University of Zaragoza (Spain) and was awarded with an MBA Degree by the University of San Francisco (California).

Francisco Tajada
MANAGER
Before joining Augustus Capital AM, Francisco has been Partner at Preon Capital in Geneva, Switzerland . Preon is Jari Ovaskainen’s single family office, awarded by the European Business Angels Network as the business angel of the year in 2014. Preon Capital also advises in liquid assets investments.
From 2011 to 2014, Francisco was Partner at ONEtoONE Corporate Finance, working in Investment Banking and M&A roles. From 2008 to 2011, he worked as buy-side analyst for Strategic Investment Advisors in Geneva. Previously, Francisco worked as Business Manager in Adidas Spain and as independent Strategic Consultant and Financial Advisor.
Francisco holds an MsC degree in Mechanical Engineering by the University of Zaragoza and an MBA by IESE in Barcelona.
Fernando Pérez
ANALYST
Before joining Augustus Capital AM, Fernando completed internships as a tax and accounting advisor, as well as serving as the head of accounting for an SME.
Fernando holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Navarra. He also participated in an exchange program at the University of California, Berkeley, and spent another semester in Madrid where the university offers a program in collaboration with IESE. Fernando has passed CFA Level 1.
Álvaro Carbonell
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & INVESTOR RELATIONS
Álvaro completed an internship in the Audit division at Deloitte while finishing his university studies. Prior to joining Augustus Capital AM, he worked independently as a futures trader, focusing on U.S. equity indices.
Álvaro holds a degree in Business Administration and Management (English program) from the University of Zaragoza and is studying to become a certified financial advisor under the MiFID II framework.

Alicia Casasús
FINANCE & CONTROL DIRECTOR
Before joining Augustus Capital AM, Alicia worked in the accounting department of Aramon. Before that, she was part of the finance team at Schindler Supply Chain Europe AG. After college, Alicia started her career in a small company as head of accounting and finance.
Alicia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance by Universidad de Zaragoza