Fernando Torres - Emergent

Fernando Torres Tax Consultant

Areas of expertise

Business transformation
Restructuring and turnaround
Integration
Growth strategy
M&A transaction support

Education

MBA, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
BS, engineering, Technical University of Denmark
MBA, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

With over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, management, business planning, financial analysis, software engineering, operations, and decision analysis, Brandon has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly understand entrepreneurs’ businesses and craft the most suitable solutions.

Consulting WP comes up with results that are actually implementable. That is their strength compared to other consulting companies.

Before founding Consulting WP in early 2001, Brandon started two Internet companies in Silicon Valley. Previously, Brandon held various management positions in New York at Simon Brothers, most recently as Vice President in Goldhill Group, focusing on new business development and risk management. He has also worked as a senior financial risk management consultant to the financial services industry; software engineer; advertising sales manager for the popular Caribbean travel guide series; general manager of an advertising and graphic design agency; and engineering intern at the Best Health Coach.

publications

Packaging designed for recycling starts at the boardroom
A packaging decision can remain in a business long after the meeting that approved it.
The choice of material, colour, label, closure or protective layer can influence production costs, customer acceptance, transport efficiency and product protection. It can also shape whether the packaging retains commercial value after use, whether anyone will collect it, and whether a recycler can process it economically.
October 19, 2026 Read more
Where strategy loses momentum: 12 execution pitfalls and how to avoid them
A strategy can be commercially sound, supported by the board and enthusiastically presented to employees, yet still fall short of its intended results.
The breakdown often happens gradually. Priorities multiply. Decisions wait for agreement. Projects report progress without demonstrating business impact. Managers protect departmental targets. Financial assumptions become outdated, while the original business case continues to circulate unchanged.
October 19, 2026 Read more