Somano Duy, MBA
CO-FOUNDER & CEO | COFONDATEUR & PDG
20+ years of institutional M&A at the highest corporate level, Somano has spent his career growing companies by billions through disciplined acquisitions and is now applying that same playbook to build Groupe Soto.
- Led M&A over 12 years that grew a public company from $3B to $12B in revenue, including cross-border acquisitions across North America and Europe
- Appointed overall M&A lead following a landmark $4.5B transaction, contributing to revenue growth from $8B to $23B at a global enterprise
- Former CFO of a leading North American placement agency, bringing deep financial and operational expertise
- Active board member of privately held companies in the manufacturing and security sectors
- Specialized in deal structuring, maximum debt leverage, operator placement and post-acquisition scaling
- Building Groupe Soto to bring world-class M&A discipline to owner-operated businesses
Antonio Ribeiro
CO-FOUNDER & COO | COFONDATEUR & COO
Former elite athlete turned operator. Antonio brings an unmatched network in sports, community and entertainment and the credibility of someone who has competed and operated at the highest level.
- Former MLS professional with the Montreal Impact and San Jose Earthquakes, and member of the Canadian national soccer team
- Owner and operator of soccer training programs, leagues and elite performance businesses across Canada
- Soccer Director at Montis Soccer, with deep roots in the sport at every level of the game
- Active investor in privately held companies in the transportation sector
- Brings a network spanning professional athletes, coaches, facility operators, community leaders and sports investors