About
Trans Americas Fiber System is building and will operate a state-of-the-art subsea fiber optic network delivering high connectivity and low latency services for telecom operators, content providers, governments, and internet users.
We are an experienced team, using best-in-class technology to create a fluid network that is eco-friendly and sustainable. Our goal to revolutionize telecommunications throughout the region is entirely compatible with being a good global citizen.
Leadership team
With over 200 years of experience between them, the leadership team for Trans America Fiber System is made up of seasoned professionals with a deep understanding of the telecoms business. Through diligent efforts over the last two years, the leadership team have leveraged their expertise to make the TAM-1 system a reality.
Julio Bran
CEO
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Bran has 25+ years of experience in business leadership in the areas of technology and technology services. He has successfully managed large organizations within fortune 500 companies like Siemens, Ericsson and Cable & Wireless in Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, the US & Puerto Rico and Panama, holding CEO and COO positions.
Julio led the organizational and technological restructuring of Cable and Wireless’ operations including the mobile and fixed line operations as well as the operation of a vast subsea network in the Caribbean and Central American region.
He holds an MSc. Graduate of Electrical & Control Engineering with majors in Business Management and Automation from the Technical University of Vienna, Austria.
Jose Luis Rivera Sagastume
Chief Operating Officer
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Rivera, with more than 38 years of experience in the telecom and media Industry, Jose Luis is a native of Honduras, and holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and a ME in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University.
From 1985 to 2010, he was the Founder and COO of MULTIVISION; CEO of MULTIDATA and MULTIFON, respectively Cable company, Data Services and private Fixed telephony companies in Honduras, the largest at that time, until its change of ownership to AMZAK International, TIGO Honduras and Columbus Networks respectively.
Jose Luis was Senior Director and advisor for Columbus Networks, now a Liberty Latin America Company, for Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. He has been Technical Advisor for Grupo TELEVICENTRO, largest Media Group in Honduras since 1992 and was previously the President of the Tegucigalpa Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Cámara de Comercio e Industria de Tegucigalpa, CCIT from 2020 to 2022.
Jose Luis also served as the President of the Honduras Private Telecomm Companies Association (ASETEL) from 2010-2019 and 2023-2024, and previously held the positions of Vice President of Digital Banking of Banco Atlántida and President Servicios Digitales GÜIP S.A. (DILO).
He is a Member of the Board of Directors of Fundaciones TELETON and FET in Honduras, as well as a Board member and advisor of various companies in Honduras and USA.
Ferris Adi
Chief Information Security Officer
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Adi serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Trans Americas Fiber (TAF), where he oversees the company’s global cybersecurity operations and protects critical infrastructure in the telecommunications sector. With more than 20 years of cybersecurity leadership, Ferris has fortified the digital defenses of some of North America’s most prominent organizations, including Aecon, Symcor, TD Bank, Rogers Communications, and the City of Toronto.
Renowned for blending technical expertise with a strategic vision, Ferris has made a significant impact by driving large-scale security transformations that align with business goals and industry standards. His work is distinguished by his ability to anticipate emerging threats and proactively develop solutions that enhance cybersecurity resilience.
Ferris is also the author of two highly regarded books on Information Systems Management and Security, which have become essential resources for professionals in the field. His thought leadership extends further through published articles and white papers that provide actionable insights into pressing cybersecurity challenges.
He holds an MBA from Norwich University, USA, and has numerous advanced certifications, including CISSP, CISA, CISM, and CRISC.
As a professor at York University, Ferris is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Paul Kirwan
Director of Planning
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Kirwan joined Trans Americas Fiber System in October 2023 bringing to the team more than 40 years of experience in global telecommunications.
In 2013, Paul spearheaded the technical integration of the CWC & Columbus Networks international assets, under one NOC, one provisioning system and one budget. He was responsible for the ongoing operations and maintenance of the Eastern Caribbean, Panama, Cayman and Jamaica subsea systems and CWC’s involvement in several consortium systems such as Maya, Americas 2, Panam and PCCS.
At Tata Communications, between 2007 and 2013, Paul was responsible for all aspects of service management of the company’s major customers across four lines of business – Global Voice Services, Global Service Providers, Mobility and Global Enterprise. He also led Tata Communications’ Customer Experience Measurement and Next Generation Portal Initiatives, which incorporated Tata’s aspiration to become the “Singapore Airlines” of telecommunications.
During his earlier tenure at C&W from 1981 to 2007, Paul held a wide range of positions in network operations, customer service and sales, working in the Middle East, UK, Europe, Bermuda and the United States. He led a critical project in 2003-2007 to build a parallel U.S. network for C&W in 90 days involving procurement, project management, contracting and ultimately operations of the network and facilities.
Gabriel Holgado
Commercial SVP
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With over 30 years of experience, Gabriel Holgado is a strategic leadership expert specializing in organizational transformation, multinational team management, and complex global negotiations. Gabriel is recognized by Capacity Media as one of the Top 100 Influencers (Power 100) in global telecommunications. He has built a strong reputation for his expertise in global business development, marketing, sales, strategy, and the expansion of international operations.
Gabriel’s extensive career includes notable roles in leading multinational companies. Most recently, after Lumen’s divestiture of its LATAM operations, he was appointed EVP of Global Sales at Cirion Technologies, where he led a skilled team to drive business expansion, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction. Prior to this, Gabriel was instrumental in launching telecommunications operations across Latin America while at Global Crossing and later Lumen, enhancing digital connectivity in the region.
Earlier in his career, Gabriel served as Carrier Relations Manager at AT&T and coordinated the Switch & Data division at Telefónica’s Labs in Argentina.
Gabriel holds an MBA from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, a Postgraduate degree in Negotiation from Universidad Católica Argentina, and a degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the National University of Córdoba. He has completed Executive Development programs at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Emory University, and Universidad Adolfo Ibañez in Chile.
Mario Montero
Chief Commercial Officer
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Montero has more than 30 years of management and sales experience in the technology and telecommunications industries. He has contributed in leading positions to the growth of subsea cable infrastructure in the Americas as a consortium member representative to the Board.
He is an entrepreneur and founder of several start-ups, including RSL Telecom (Panama) and Red de Comunicaciones. Mario was President of the Board of the Telecommunications Chamber of Costa Rica (Infocom) and a Representative of the Private Sector Union (UCCAEP) at the Costa Rican Economic and Social Committee (CCES).
Mario has held several senior management positions including CEO, Managing Director, Head of Marketing and Sales. Director of Business Development and Board Advisor for several local, regional and multinational companies, including telecom operators. integrators and infrastructure providers.
Emanuel Bueso
Chief Financial Officer
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Bueso brings a wealth of strategic acumen to the Trans Americas Fiber System team, drawing from a distinguished career that includes global tech giant Apple Inc. There, he served as a Worldwide Product Planner for the iPhone, overseeing critical aspects of the phone’s supply chain.
Emanuel skilfully forecasted worldwide demand and introduced allocation optimization strategies. His contributions in this realm alone totaled allocations in excess of $20 billion.
Before his time at Apple, Emanuel held pivotal leadership roles at Grupo Financiero Atlántida S.A., amassing a wealth of experience in the finance sector. Notably, he played an instrumental role in securing a landmark $1.2B Infrastructure deal, demonstrating his proficiency in project finance and strategic financial oversight.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Emanuel’s interests extend beyond the boardroom. He is also the co-founder of a fintech company, revolutionizing the lending landscape with a digital platform serving Honduras. Emanuel is deeply committed to community initiatives, lending his expertise as a board member for the Foundation for Education in Honduras and provided strategic guidance to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami Business School, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the American University in Washington D.C.
Fernando López
Chief Legal Officer
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López is a seasoned Honduran lawyer with over 15 years of expertise in telecommunications and regulated sectors. He advises national and international companies on regulatory compliance, licensing, contracts, and dispute resolution, particularly in telecommunications and renewable energy. His experience includes obtaining licenses, handling administrative and judicial procedures, drafting commercial contracts, and developing regulatory risk mitigation strategies. Fernando has a strong background in corporate advisory services, state contracting, and structuring large-scale projects, including Public-Private Partnerships.
He graduated in 2007 with a degree in Legal and Social Sciences from the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH) and later earned a Master’s in Business Law from UNITEC. In 2022, he completed an LLM in Business Administration and Management at INIDEM. Recognized as one of the most influential lawyers in regulated sectors, Fernando is a certified arbitrator and conciliator with extensive experience in arbitration. He is also a lecturer at UNITEC and UNAH and a member of the Honduran Bar Association since 2008.
Jaime Goldenberg
Director of Presales & Product Development
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Goldenberg, with more than 30 years of experience in the Information Technology and Telecommunications market, Jaime Goldenberg is a co-founder of the private investment group RSL Telecom. In 2001, the group established itself as a member of the Maya-1 Consortium and as an international provider of submarine cable connectivity services.
Jaime has a successful career as a business developer and as a Sales, Marketing, and Operations Manager. In recent years, he was responsible for product development and commercial strategy. He was also in charge of leading the commercial strategy for the Channel Program in LATAM for Ufinet.
Jaime led the Maya-1 Consortium as Chairman of the Upgrade and Finance and Administration Committees, managing negotiations and overseeing system expansion implementations.
Guy Arnos
Program Manager
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Arnos has over 35 years of experience in submarine and terrestrial networks, and has been responsible for the planning, engineering and implementation of transoceanic, transcontinental and metropolitan telecom systems.
Has supported efforts in a number of submarine and terrestrial telecom projects. Including the design, procurement and implementation of two submarine cable systems for the US Government totaling 2,600km; the study of inter-platform submarine cable systems in Abu Dhabi; and the engineering and provision of worldwide broadband services and trans-oceanic submarine cable systems.
Currently, he is working to design and implement a cable landing station in West Africa, supporting the ongoing operations of the two US Government submarine cable systems and is assisting with the project management of two new private submarine cable systems in the early stages of implementation.
Guy has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from MIT.
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AT&T – Landing Party Solutions
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EGS Survey – Marine Survey Operations
