Gabriel Jimenez

Strategic Business Development Operator for U.S. Companies

Driving commercial growth, mitigating geopolitical risk, and securing market entry for U.S. enterprises in Latin America and the Middle East.

NTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

U.S.-Led Global Capability

Enabling market access where it matters most

United States (HQ)

Primary Client Base & Strategy Hub.
Protecting U.S. commercial interests and consolidating intellectual property.

Latin America (LATAM)

Market Entry & Regulatory Navigation.
Facilitating government relations and private sector partnerships in emerging economies.

Middle East (UAE)

Strategic Capital & Trade Access.
Opening corridors for U.S. aerospace and fintech technologies in high-growth regions.

Primary client base, IP consolidation, and decision-making headquarters.

🇺🇸 United States (Strategic Hub)

Establishing high-level partnerships and opening trade corridors in the Middle East.

UAE (Strategic Access)

Navigating regulatory frameworks to introduce U.S. fintech & industrial solutions.

LATAM (Market Entry)

Gabriel D. Jimenez | Principal Operator

Gabriel Jimenez is a Strategic Business Development Operator with a proven track record of helping U.S. companies navigate the complexities of international expansion. Unlike traditional consultants, Gabriel embeds himself into the operational structure of his clients, leading negotiations, securing regulatory approvals, and establishing local supply chains.

His work acts as a catalyst for American competitiveness, ensuring that U.S. businesses—not foreign competitors—capture market share in critical global regions.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Foreign Affairs, Universidad del Norte, Colombia (2015).
Postgraduate Degree in Generative Artificial Intelligence, Texas McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin (2026).

Professional Experience & Selected Success Cases

Director of Business Development | Black Vitriol LLC

Miami, USA | Dec 2019 – Present

Lead international expansion for U.S. companies in defense, fintech, and software, across Latin America and the UAE.
Success cases:

Led the market entry of a U.S. aerospace company into Latin America.
Drove a U.S. fintech’s expansion into the UAE, doubling regional revenues within two years.
Executed the successful expansion of an Inc. 5000 software company into Colombia.

Advisor | Governor’s Office of Atlántico

Atlántico, Colombia | Jan 2017 – Dec 2019

Advised multinational companies and government entities on foreign investment and market entry strategies.
Success cases:

Facilitated the establishment and expansion of multinational operations in Atlántico.
Supported international investors through regulatory, policy, and incentive frameworks, accelerating time-to-market.

Brand Activation Manager | AB InBev

Colombia | Feb 2014 – Jul 2017

Led brand activation and market entry strategies for Corona and Budweiser in the Caribbean.
Success cases:

Successfully introduced both brands across key Caribbean markets.

Managed and optimized marketing and negotiation budgets exceeding USD 5M, delivering strong ROI through strategic partnerships.

The Vehicle for Expansion: Black Vitriol LLC

Established in 2008, Black Vitriol LLC serves as a specialized strategic partner for U.S. technology and industrial companies. We do not just advise; we execute. By bridging the gap between American innovation and high-barrier markets, Black Vitriol ensures sustainable commercial operations in complex jurisdictions.

6+ Years of Operational History
Sectors: Aerospace, Fintech, & Enterprise Software
Focus: Cross-Border Commercial Diplomacy