Ignacio Cabrera

Background

About Ignacio Cabrera

I am a PMP®, MBA, and Civil Engineer with 17+ years of experience leading large-scale projects and driving strategic financial planning across the airline, energy, and infrastructure sectors. My background integrates financial acumen, project leadership, and hands-on operational experience, enabling me to bridge strategy and execution in fast-paced, growth environments. I excel at structuring data-driven decisions, aligning cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable business impact. Key Experience Highlights: • Montes del Plata – Pulp Mill Project (USD 2 billion investment) Contributed to the largest private investment in Uruguay’s history. Led multidisciplinary teams responsible for civil engineering design in the Drying Line and Wood Handling Line, ensuring technical coordination, deliverable quality, and stakeholder alignment across Uruguay and Austria. • 50 MW Wind Farm Project (USD 125 million) Co-led the team in charge of the development, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the asset. Managed financial structuring, contract oversight, and the operational launch of a key renewable energy project. • Director of Financial Planning & Analysis – JetSMART Airlines Currently leading the FP & A function for one of the fastest-growing low-cost airlines in South America. I oversee strategic planning, fleet and route profitability, budgeting processes, and financial governance across multiple markets, enabling executive decision-making in a highly dynamic industry. Across all roles, I apply a mix of analytical rigor, operational depth, and global project experience to drive clarity, execution, and long-term value. Open to connecting on strategic finance, project development, investment analysis, and leadership opportunities in complex or growth-oriented organizations.