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Our Founders

BTM Global’s Team:
A Track Record of
Proven Leadership Worldwide

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Leading Since 1990s - The Expertise Behind BTM.

1990

BTM Global Investments Is Officially Founded and Launched

2024

Hotels Managed Across the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East.

25+ Hotels

Estimated Total Revenue Successfully Managed by the Team.

$750M in Revenue

Estimated Total Number of Guests Served Worldwide.

15M+ Guests

Estimated Number of Associates Under Founders  Oversight.

3K+ Associates

Countries Worked In Across Four Continents and Industries.

6 Countries 

Hotel Projects: Openings, Rebrands, Turnarounds, F&B Revamps.

150+ Projects 

Our values

BTM Global Investments is driven by a core set of values that shape our vision and define our approach to building lasting impact.


We Design. We Build. We Deliver. We make hospitality happen.

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, ensuring honesty, accountability, and transparency in all our partnerships and operations. Our focus on people empowers teams, clients, and communities—fostering collaboration and building relationships rooted in trust.

We embrace technology as a catalyst for innovation, using smart, scalable solutions to enhance performance and elevate the guest experience. Our commitment to sustainability guides us to invest in environmentally and socially responsible practices that create long-term value. Anchored by a clear and bold vision, we stay ahead of market shifts, anticipate future trends, and deliver strategies that drive growth across the hospitality and investment sectors.

These values are at the heart of BTM’s mission to connect global investors, lead transformative projects, and shape the future of hospitality with purpose.

Our numbers

$355M

Clients’ Income projected for 2025

10+

Business Partnerships Between Brazil and the United States

30+

Years of Experience

3

Industry Awards

Co-founder and CEO 

Nilson Bernal

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With 30+ years in luxury hospitality, Nilson Bernal is a seasoned leader known for expertise in operations, team building, and driving transformative change. His leadership consistently delivers measurable results and elevates organizational performance across global markets.

Co-founder 

Henrique Timoteo

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Since 2005, Henrique has led business growth, team development, and operational strategies across South America, Europe, the Emirates, South Asia, and North America. He brings a global mindset to BTM Global, creating value through cross-cultural experience and strategic execution.

Brazil Trade Lead 

Marcelo Mesquita

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Marcelo founded Revista Total Brasil in 2004, gaining national reach by 2018 through election forecasting and research. Today, he leads BTM Global’s Brazilian trade initiatives, using his platform to connect national business interests with international investment opportunities.

   Integrity

    People

Technology

Sustainability

Vision

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