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Pablo Bonjour,M.B.A.

Managing Director & Cryptocurrency Practice Leader

Pablo Bonjour is a Managing Director for MACCO based out of the Houston, TX office. During his career, he has consulted for more than 1,000 U.S. and International clients such as Shell International Exploration & Production, Inc.

His global experience extends across a variety of industries including oil & gas, healthcare, consumer products, construction, investment banking, food and pharmaceutical manufacturing, distribution, transportation, heavy equipment and hospitality.

Pablo has a high degree of expertise in conducting in-depth assessments, valuations and building comprehensive, customized financial models. He has developed financial strategies designed to direct and manage overall performance and led initiatives to meet and exceed P&L and productivity objectives. Pablo has a proven track record of discovering areas of improvement, creating, developing and implementing financial, strategic and operational plans that provide bottom-line solutions. He has written thousands of business plans and legal private placement memorandums. Pablo is also highly knowledgeable in crypto currency which was a key factor to the success of MACCO’s award winning turnaround case.

Prior to joining MACCO, Pablo led a boutique advisory firm and worked for investment banking firms, Oppenheimer & Co. and Lehman Brothers. He received his bachelor of business administration and finance degree from the University of Houston and received his MBA from Texas A&M International University.

Notable Assignments

  • Served as Financial Advisor to the first major U.S. crypto-currency Ch. 11 case. Provided crucial testimony refuting motions for case dismissal, conversion, or the appointment of a chapter 11 trustee.  Undertook a factual assessment that analyzed the company's current state of operations and financial position while rendering clear and actionable operating restructuring advice. Successfully confirmed a plan working collaboratively  with professionals for the UCC and their counsel.

  • Engaged to assess the financial and operational needs of a large independent, international  broker of commodities with annual revenues of approximately $175M.  Accomplished a comprehensive forbearance agreement in 90 days. 

  • Co-led engagement with CRO to a failed P.E. backed E&P company resulting from poor results and pricing volatility.  Assessed and managed operations and regulatory compliance. Assisted in preparing client for chapter 11, resulting in  successful $22.3M 11 USC 363(b) asset sale and confirmed liquidating plan.