Oscar Paez

Paez@thefbcg.com
P: 786.301.0303


Areas of Expertise

  • Corporate Governance
  • Next Generation Development
  • Succession Planning

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Oscar Paez

Oscar Paez is a consultant with The Family Business Consulting Group, bringing expertise in management, finance, succession planning, next-generation development, and corporate governance.

Ranked among the World’s Top Family Enterprise Advisors by Family Capital, a leading online publication dedicated to the global family enterprise sector, Oscar is recognized for his distinguished advisory work, educational initiatives, and personal commitment to his clients.

Oscar has worked extensively with Multilatinas, family offices, and enterprising families. His career includes positions at prominent financial institutions such as Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, Credit Suisse, Ultralat, Alpax, and UBS, where he led the Colombian office until 2020.

In addition to his consulting work, Oscar was the CEO of Productos Alimenticios El Galpón, a manufacturer of animal feed and pet food. He has served on the boards of several organizations, including Family Business Network USA, the Scuba Therapeutic Institute, ANDI’s Food Industry Chamber, Concentrados El Galpón, Crispy Fruits, and the Swiss Colombian Chamber of Commerce. Oscar is also a co-founder of Be Close and Ipsa Earth Good, underscoring his commitment to making a positive impact.

Thought Leadership

Education and Certifications

Oscar holds a BBA degree in International Finance and Marketing and a master’s in international administration from the University of Miami. He has also taken complementary training courses at FFI, INALDE, Los Andes´ University, Kansas State University, Cesa, Kennesaw State University, Family Firm Institute and Insead. Oscar is a member of the Next Generation committee of the Family Business Network and founded the Alumni Chapter for the University of Miami in Colombia, where he served as president for two terms.

Personal

He has lived in various countries including the US, Germany, Switzerland, France, Mexico and Colombia, where he is originally from. Oscar relocated from Colombia to Miami after his son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to be closer to him. Oscar enjoys photography, bike riding and flying small aircraft. He has been a diver for over 25 years, professionally since 2012 and is currently a Master Scuba Diver Trainer and advocate for water conservation, neurodiversity and the benefits of diving for all.

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