Our Company

Trans Americas Fiber System (TAFS) is a next-generation infrastructure company redefining connectivity across the Americas.

We’re building TAM-1, an open-access subsea and terrestrial fiber optic network that brings world-class technology and regional impact together. Our approach goes beyond infrastructure — we connect regions with purpose, ensuring that connectivity becomes a catalyst for economic growth, innovation, and inclusion.

TAFS Network Story

2022
Foundation
LW SUBSEA HOLDINGS
2022
Desktop Studies
INITIAL DESIGNS & SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2022
INITIAL SYSTEM DESIGN & FIRST ANCHOR TENANT
2023
Foundation of TAFS
TRANS AMERICAS FIBER SYSTEMS
2023
Contract in Force
XTERA
2023
Marine Survey
SOUTHERN ROUTE (EGS)
2024
Marine Survey
NORTHERN ROUTE (FUGRO)
2024
System Assembly & Loading
XTERA & NEXANS
2024
Marine Instalation
TELECOM

Values That Power

Connectivity

  • Neutrality: Equal access for all partners and carriers.
  • Excellence: Engineering precision and reliability at every level.
  • Resilience: Built to endure, designed to adapt.
  • Impact: Connectivity that creates opportunities.
  • Sustainability: Innovation aligned with environmental responsibility.
  • Partnership: Collaboration that multiplies regional value.

Our Values

Neutrality

Equal access for all partners and carriers.

Excellence

Engineering precision and reliability at every level.

Resilience

Built to endure, designed to adapt

Impact

Connectivity that creates opportunities.

Sustainability

Innovation aligned with environmental responsibility.

Partnership:

Collaboration that multiplies regional value.

Leadership Team

Meet the leaders driving connectivity with purpose.

Leadership Team

jULIO BRAN
With over 25 years of leadership experience in technology and telecom services, Julio has held CEO and COO roles at Siemens, Ericsson and Cable & Wireless across Europe, the U.S. and Latin America. He holds an MSc in Electrical & Control Engineering with majors in Business Management and Automation from the Technical University of Vienna.
 Chief Executive Officer Mario Montero Mario brings more than 30 years of experience in management and sales within the technology and telecommunications sectors. He has been instrumental in subsea cable infrastructure growth in the Americas and has served in senior leadership roles across operators and infrastructure providers. Chief Commercial Officer Emanuel Bueso Chief Financial Officer Emanuel has a distinguished background in finance and technology, including serving as Worldwide Product Planner at Apple Inc. where he oversaw iPhone supply-chain allocations of over USD 20 billion. He also played a key role in a USD 1.2 billion infrastructure financing deal prior to joining TAFS. He holds an MBA from the University of Miami and a BS in Business Administration from American University. Jose Luis Rivera Jose Luis is a Honduran telecom industry veteran with over 38 years of experience. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and an ME in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University. His prior roles include senior leadership for Columbus Networks covering Central America and advisory positions in major media and telecom groups. Chief Operating Officer Ferris Adi Ferris leads global cybersecurity operations for TAFS, bringing more than 20 years of leadership in digital defence for North America’s largest organizations. He holds an MBA from Norwich University and certifications including CISSP, CISA, CISM and CRISC. He is also a published author and professor of cybersecurity. Chief Information Security Officer Fernando Lopez Fernando is a seasoned regulatory and legal expert in telecommunications and regulated industries. He holds a degree in Legal & Social Sciences from UNAH, a Master’s in Business Law from UNITEC, and an LLM in Business Administration & Management. He is a certified arbitrator and lecturer with extensive experience in licensing, contracts and large-scale project advisory Chief Legal Officer keyboard_arrow_right keyboard_arrow_left
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