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CDI Global Leadership

CDI Global is built on senior experience. Our partners have led companies and completed international transactions within their own sectors. This background shapes how we advise. We understand how decisions affect operations and long-term direction because we have carried that responsibility ourselves. Our partners are based in more than 30 countries. We work across borders while remaining closely connected to their local markets.

Our Board reflects a diverse blend of geographic expertise, industry experience, and leadership capability. Its composition aligns with the company’s completed 2025 strategic initiatives and underscores its commitment to strengthening governance, enhancing global oversight, and driving network expansion.

Bo Hjelt

Bo Hjelt

Honorary Chairman & Founder

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Sweden

Rick Sommer

Rick Sommer

Chairman

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United States

Jeff Schmidt

Jeff Schmidt

Executive Managing Director

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United States

Mark van Beusekom

Mark van Beusekom

Managing Director

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Netherlands

Daniel Boutmy

Daniel Boutmy

Managing Director

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Uruguay

Carmelo de las Morenas

Carmelo de las Morenas

Managing Director

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Spain

Craig Dickens

Craig Dickens

Managing Director

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United States

Jacques Drouin

Jacques Drouin

Managing Director

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Canada

Federico Maria Alberto Caligaris

Federico Maria Alberto Caligaris

Managing Director

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Italy

Cesare Tocchio

Cesare Tocchio

Managing Director

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Italy

Rajesh Varma

Rajesh Varma

Managing Director

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India

Our global team includes sector specialists and transaction professionals across more than 30 countries. View our CDI Global team.

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