Roberto J. Argüello

Roberto J. Argüello is a senior C-suite executive, board director, and business builder. He is recognized across the Americas for his experience in corporate strategy, banking, governance, communications, and FCPA compliance. Argüello is the founder and chief executive of CEO Advisorshttps://www.ceoadvisors.us, a management consulting and advisory firm based in Miami, FL, that provides C-suite and board support to Fortune 500 multinationals and other firms. 
==Early Life and Education==
Roberto J. Argüellohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rarguello/ was born and raised in Managua, Nicaragua. He attended The Governor's Academy for his postgraduate preparatory school degree. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Notre Dame in 1976 and later completed his Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business in 1979.
==CEO Advisors==
In 2003, Argüello founded CEO Advisorshttps://www.ceoadvisors.us, a management consulting and advisory firm based in Miami, FL, specializing in the Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. markets. He serves as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Managing Consultant, providing C-suite support to Fortune 500 multinationals, global corporations, and privately held businesses. CEO Advisors reduce client risk and drive success by supporting CEOs on complex business and governance matters. 
Argüello directs the enterprise's strategic vision, business operations, and performance. He expanded the firm's core business model to include a portfolio of M&A and brokerage services, directing multinational capital market engagements for various financial and industrial firms. 
Argüello has experience in FCPA, public affairs, and government relations, focusing on strengthening the regional standing of companies such as AT&T/Bellsouth and Tyson Foods. He partners with CEOs to navigate dynamic media and legal landscapes, facilitating multilateral solutions. 
Argüello has worked with notable clients, including Exon, Chevron-Texaco, Shell, Bellsouth (now, AT&T), GE, Tyson Foods, Pepsico, McDonald's, Telefónica, ARGOS, CEMEX, Cervecería Centro Americana, Coca-Cola FEMSA, PwC, La Chula, IUSA, Ballester Hermanos, Ser-San Antonio, Casa Pellas, Eco Food, Grupo Financiero Promerica, Banco Azul de El Salvador, MUCAP, Executive National Bank and many others. In addition, CEO Advisors has worked with numerous multilateral institutions, including the International Finance Corporation(IFC), the Inter American Development Bank, and the DEG (German Development Bank), part of the KfW Group. 
CEO Advisors was selected by the US Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) as a loan and insurance originator for Central America and the Caribbean. 
==Viday Éxito==
Argüello serves as the Chairman of the Board and Publisher of Vida y Éxito Magazinehttps://www.vidayexito.net/conozca-al-equipo/. Under his leadership, Vida y Éxito became the region's number one business and lifestyle publication, with a monthly circulation of over 55,000 and a global web reach. Argüello positioned the magazine as an advertising and public relations outlet for Fortune 500-caliber firms, providing access to C-level decision-makers, government officials, and public-private agency leaders.
==Political Advocacy== 
In addition to his business ventures, Arguello has been actively involved in political advocacy. He was one of the leading figures for Nicaraguan exiles in the United States during the 1980s, advocating for the situation of thousands of Nicaraguanshttps://www.nytimes.com/1986/03/11/world/contra-aid-troubling-to-exiles.html.He has been particularly involved in lobbying efforts in the United States concerning the Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA Act)https://tiempo.hn/empresario-nica-cabildea-ee-uu-la-nica-act/. The NICA Act is a piece of U.S. legislation that proposes economic sanctions on Nicaragua due to concerns over human rights abuses and corruption. Argüello has been working to soften the impact of this act on Nicaragua. His efforts in this area highlight his ability to navigate complex political landscapes.
==Northern Trust==
Arguello began his professional career at Northern Trust, a global financial institution. He served the company for 18 years, starting in 1979, in various roles, including Vice President of Hispanic Affairs and CRA Officer for Florida.
He worked on the Northern Trust Interamerican Bank merger with Security Trust, creating a new national bank in the Florida market. Argüello then directed the market growth strategy and expansion of services as Vice President of Northern Trust Bank of Florida in Miami. He also served as Florida's Vice President of CRA Investment and Hispanic Market Officer. 
==Grupo LAFISE==
In 1997, Arguello joined Grupo LAFISE, a Central American full-service banking and financial services institution. As the Executive Vice President, he worked on designing and executing the next-stage growth strategy for the company’s Nicaraguan and Costa Rican subsidiaries. As a finance expert, he represented the company on major news media outlets across the US and Latin America.
==Satuple==
Earlier in his career, Argüello served as the President and CEO of Satuple, Inc., a provider of Latin American closed-circuit sports, news, and entertainment broadcasts to Hispanic-focused sports bars across the US. He led the company through negotiations of distribution agreements with prominent US Hispanic networks and facilitated its corporate sale to a private equity investor group.
==Honors and Recognitions==
Over the years, Argüello has received numerous honors and awards for his contributions to the banking industry and his leadership in business. These include:
* Appointee to the Committee of the Americas by the Office of President Bill Clinton in 1996 
* Special Recognition for Contributions to the Nicaraguan Democratic Process by the Nicaraguan National Assembly in 1996 
* Man of the Year Award by the Notre Dame Club of Miami in 1995 
* Distinguished Citizen Award by The City of Guatemala in 1994 
* Banker of the Year by South Florida Magazine and Price Waterhouse in 1992 
* Hispanic Heritage Award by the State of Florida in 1990 
* Designee – Robert J. Arguello Day by Governor Bob Martinez, State of Florida, in 1989 
* Co-Head, Organizing Committee for the President’s Visit to Florida by the Office of President Ronald Reagan in 1986 
* President & Founder of the Nicaraguan American Bankers Association in 1983
==Publications== 
Argüello has written four books, which have been bestsellers in Latin America. He wrote 'La Vida Secreta de Los Sandinistas' (1996), 'Creadores de Riqueza,' 'Miniaturas, Soldaditos y Notre Dame' (2022), y 'Una Historia de Éxito, Como La Revista Vida y Éxito Pasó a Ser Líder en el Mundo Hispanoparlante' (2023). 
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