Team

The People Behind the Number.

Two managing directors. Three specialists. One firm built around defensible results.

Senior Leadership

Managing Directors

Marcel Corao

MBA

Managing Director

Toronto, Canada

“A valuation is only as useful as the decision it enables. My job is making sure every number we produce is one you can defend in the room that matters most.”

Marcel holds a Master's in Business Administration and brings over 15 years of experience in business development, consultative sales, and commercial strategy. He has collaborated with companies across various industries to define growth strategies, analyze markets, and identify expansion opportunities. His work focuses on aligning business objectives with client needs, building a solid foundation in strategic planning, market positioning, and client-centered decision making.

M&A AdvisoryCross-Border AdvisoryTechnology Sector

Education

Master's in Business Administration

mcorao@verumvaluation.com

CA: +1 (416) 880-7034 · US: +1 (786) 217-3946

Jacopo Giuso

MAF, CPA

Managing Director

Escazú, Costa Rica

“Numbers don't lie, but they have context. Two decades across jurisdictions taught me that how much you can trust a valuation matters as much as the valuation itself.”

Jacopo holds a Master's Degree in Tax Consulting and a Bachelor's in Finance and Public Accounting, and brings over 20 years of experience in financial, tax, and deal consulting. His extensive experience includes M&A advisory, business modeling, company valuation, and financing structuring. Additionally, Jacopo has worked and lived in the U.S. and Europe, advising on cross-border transactions, capital market engagements, and real estate projects.

M&A AdvisoryDebt AdvisoryValuation

Education

Master's in Tax Consulting, Bachelor's in Finance and Public Accounting

jgiuso@verumvaluation.com

CR: +1 (506) 8489-5844 · US: +1 (321) 515-0520

The Team

Specialists

Pedro Medina

Development Manager

“Every mandate starts with trust. My role is to make sure we earn it before we deliver a single page.”

Pedro is a highly experienced professional with over 15 years of business experience. He has a strong background in consulting and conferencing, Trusts and Bridge Loans, and Real Estate. Pedro is detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of delivering results.

Middle-Market M&A AdvisoryReal EstateConsumer Goods

Melissa López

CPA, MAE

Director, Taxes

“Tax and valuation are never separate conversations. Aligning them from day one is what keeps clients protected when it counts.”

Melissa is a Public Accounting professional specializing in taxation, with over 10 years of experience in tax consulting across a wide range of business sectors. Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles as Administrative, Financial, and Tax Director for holding and local companies, providing strategic guidance and ensuring compliance in complex financial environments.

Tax Planning & ComplianceFinancial Management & ReportingCorporate Structuring & Governance

Andrew Castillo

Financial Analyst

“Every assumption I document is one the client can stand behind in an audit or a boardroom. Precision in the model is never optional.”

Andrew holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Accounting and brings a solid background in accounting, auditing, finance, and financial technology. Known for his commitment, reliability, and proactive problem-solving, Andrew consistently delivers high-quality results and supports strategic decision-making across all projects.

Financial Analysis & ReportingAudit & ComplianceAccounting Systems & Financial Technology

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