CHESTER RODEHEAVER, CFA, CVA

Chester is the founder of Pont Capital, a financial and strategic consulting firm based in Miami, FL. From 2004-2009, he was vice-president and later CEO of a Dubai-based investment boutique he co-founded. Prior to moving to Dubai,  Chester was a capital asset manager consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, a leading management consulting firm.

Chester advises clients on a range of transactions, including valuations, corporate acquisitions, real estate investments and developments, cross-border joint ventures, feasibility studies and business plans, private investments and a variety of other strategic initiatives.

A lifelong lover of learning and education, Chester frequently speaks on topics such as investment and valuation, and is a part-time GMAT instructor. An avid traveler, he has visited over 60 countries and spent twelve years living overseas.

Chester holds an MBA (with honors) from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Master's in Economic Development from Harvard University, a Bachelor's in Economics from the University of Virginia, CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and CVA (Certified Valuation Analyst) designations, and has studied at the Sorbonne (University of Paris IV) and in Aachen, Germany. He also holds certificates in Financial Modeling and Entrepreneurship from Wharton.