Mr. Sabrit is the Managing Partner of Leste Group and sits on the Executive Committee overseeing all of the firm’s strategies and operations including real estate equity and credit, private equity, and special situations.

Prior to joining Leste, Mr. Sabrit was a Partner and Portfolio Manager for structured credit funds at Polo Capital Management, a prominent Brazil-based hedge fund, he successfully managed a substantial portfolio valued at R$ 1.3 billion. His expertise in structured credit played a crucial role in the fund's success.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Sabrit served as the Managing Director of Planner Investment Bank in São Paulo, where he demonstrated strong leadership skills in coordinating the issuances of local debt amounting to over R$ 2 billion. This experience showcased his ability to navigate and execute complex financial transactions.

Furthermore, Mr. Sabrit played a pivotal role as a Founding Partner of US Broker Dealer Bulltick Capital Markets, where he contributed to the creation of an impressive US$ 980 million asset-backed securities fund. His expertise and strategic insights were integral to the fund's establishment and subsequent success.

With his extensive experience and profound understanding of the financial industry, Mr. Sabrit brings invaluable knowledge to his role at Leste Group. His contributions and leadership continue to drive the growth and success of the firm, ensuring the delivery of innovative financial solutions to clients and investors.

Josh Armstrong is deputy managing editor for Mergermarket in North America. He founded the Southeast US editorial bureau in 2018, building out Mergermarket's coverage in the region from a home base in Charlottesville, Virginia. He previously oversaw financial services coverage at S&P Global Market Intelligence and did a little bit of every job at the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner in Alaska.