Appoints
Juliana Valencia as Vice President of Finance
Thursday, April 30, 2026 - Westlake Village, CA - Great American Holdings, LLC ("GA Group"), an industry-leading provider of advisory, valuation, field exam, liquidation, lending, risk management, and real estate services, and majority-owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. ("Oaktree"), today announced the official launch of its new operations in Colombia, marking a significant milestone in the company's international growth strategy. By establishing this new regional hub, GA Group aims to enhance its operational capacity and leverage the exceptional professional talent pool within the Colombian market.
To spearhead this
expansion, GA Group has appointed Juliana Valencia as Vice President of
Finance. Juliana Valencia will be responsible for establishing and building the
Colombian office, ensuring seamless integration of regional financial workflows
with the company's global objectives.
Chief Financial Officer, GA Group
"Our
expansion into Colombia is a critical step in scaling our operational
capabilities," said Brent Maloney, Chief Financial Officer of GA Group.
"Juliana's extensive experience in Latin American and U.S. investment
banking, M&A, and financial strategy makes her the ideal leader to
establish our presence in this market and ensure our operations are built on a
foundation of excellence and scalability."
Juliana joins GA
Group with a distinguished record in high-level financial leadership. Most
recently, she served as Strategy Director at Lavoro Colombia, where she was
instrumental in optimizing financial planning, data analytics, and
profitability projects. Her professional background also includes senior roles
at BNP Paribas in both Colombia and New York, and a tenure as Investment Vice
President at Patria.
Vice President of Finance
GA Group Colombia
jvalencia@gagroup.com
"I am thrilled by this opportunity and energized by the possibilities of what we can achieve in this region," said Juliana Valencia, Vice President of Finance for GA Group Colombia. "Our goal is to build a high-performance team that not only drives efficiency but also brings fresh perspectives and technical rigor to the GA Group ecosystem. We are actively seeking professionals who share our commitment to accountability, curiosity, and operational excellence as we scale our footprint in Colombia."
To support this growth, GA Group has launched an immediate recruitment drive for its Colombian office. The company is seeking high-caliber professionals who excel in fast-paced environments and possess strong analytical capabilities.
Open positions include:
- Treasury: 1 position
- Accounting: 3 positions
- Finance: 2 positions
The office will
operate under a hybrid work model, prioritizing both operational flexibility
and a collaborative, inclusive company culture. Qualified candidates interested
in these opportunities are invited to submit their credentials to jvalencia@gagroup.com.
About GA Group
GA Group is a privately held global firm offering a comprehensive set of tailored solutions to meet our clients' diverse needs. Our experts provide advisory and valuation services, as well as monetize, lend against, and acquire assets across a broad range of sectors from both healthy and distressed companies. GA Group and its predecessors are celebrating 50 years of customer service, and the company's leadership has over 100 years of collective experience in the industry. GA Group is majority-owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. For more information, please visit www.gagroup.com.
Media: marketing@gagroup.com
Source: GA Group