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Michael Mimoun Ifrah
Michael Mimoun Ifrah

International Contract Negotiator

Open to offers · Member since 9 Oct 2026
Location
Bogotá, Colombia
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only / Contract, Freelance
Experience level
Lead

About

Professional summary

I am an international contract negotiator with 17 years of experience closing complex cross-border transactions in energy, industrial, and commercial sectors.

I specialize in commercial negotiation, mediation, dispute resolution, and facilitating deals between Latin American and U.S. organizations. I am comfortable negotiating directly with senior decision-makers and stakeholders in high-value, multi-party environments.

My background includes oil and gas equipment transactions, including a USD 933 million financing negotiation involving China Development Bank and drilling rigs for Venezuela's oil-production entry.

I also advise Latin American businesses on U.S. market entry, company formation, cross-border structuring, strategy, and business development. I have helped Colombian businesses establish U.S. companies and navigate international expansion.

In addition to my negotiation and strategy work, I have held finance and founder roles in bioplastics, medical cannabis, and digital-asset-related ventures. I bring an operator's perspective to commercial, financial, and strategic decisions.

I am a U.S. citizen based in Bogotá, Colombia, and am available for remote engagements worldwide. I am fluent in three languages and conversational in four additional languages.

Notice period: 2 weeks

Skills

10 capabilities

Experience

Career history

International Contract Negotiator Clarendon Global

Negotiated complex cross-border transactions for energy, industrial, and commercial-sector clients over a 17-year period.

Led high-stakes negotiations involving international counterparties, commercial terms, financing, and market-entry considerations. Supported transactions requiring direct engagement with senior decision-makers.

International Strategy Director WWL Industries / CJW Energy

Direct international strategy and cross-border business development for an oilfield equipment manufacturing business based in Odessa, Texas.

Contributed to major oil and gas equipment transaction negotiations, including a USD 933 million financing package involving China Development Bank and China's Ministry of Oil for 41 WWL Industries drilling rigs.

CFO / Founder / Owner MAKAW BioPlast SAS

Founded and built an asset-light bioplastics company focused on certified compostable resin in Colombia.

Completed Sello Verde Colombia and four Colombian laboratory certifications, prepared ASTM D6400 documentation, and supported fundraising for a USD 500,000 round at a USD 2.4 million post-money valuation.

CFO Goldenland Group SAS

Provided finance leadership for a medical cannabis company operating in Colombia's regulated market.

Managed financial strategy and leadership responsibilities in a complex, compliance-sensitive industry environment.

Senior Consulting Project Director George S. May International

Led senior consulting engagements focused on operational improvement and business strategy.

Worked with clients on strategic planning, business performance, and operational consulting initiatives.

Founder Correal Holdings LLC

Founded a cross-border structuring and business advisory practice supporting Colombian businesses entering the U.S. market.

Opened U.S. companies for six Colombian businesses and provided senior business mentoring, AI strategy guidance, and digital-asset investment support.

Education

Learning history

Manhattanville University

BA International Finances, Business Intelligence

Studied international finance, developing a foundation for my subsequent career in financial management, international sales, and business strategy. Also participated in university soccer, strengthening my teamwork, discipline, and competitive drive.

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