Manuel Alvarez

Co-Founder | Strategic Growth Partner

Connector of Vision and Execution

Manuel Alvarez brings more than 20 years of international experience navigating complex commercial environments and aligning stakeholders toward measurable outcomes.

His career includes senior commercial roles at Marathon Oil, where he managed high-stakes government and industry partnerships across Africa and the Caribbean, helping structure multimillion-dollar LNG and gas agreements.

That experience shaped his ability to operate within layered political, financial, and strategic environments and move initiatives from concept to execution.

Manuel brings:

  • Strategic negotiation and risk management

  • Cross-sector stakeholder alignment

  • Growth acceleration discipline

  • Structured execution across complex systems

At Exemplar, Manuel works directly with founders and leadership teams to create clarity, structure, and forward momentum.

“Business done well should leave a lasting impact not only in financial results, but in the people it empowers and the opportunities it creates.”

Education & Credentials

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

  • Certifications in the Oil, Gas, and LNG sectors