Former ISS executive Guerra and partners launch Niscaya Governance

Former ISS executive Cristiano Guerra and four industry veterans have launched Niscaya Governance, a firm aimed at guiding companies through crucial shareholder votes. The partners, including Juan Bonifacino, Kim Castellino, Effie Veres, and Bradley Vitou, all previously worked together at Strategic Governance Advisors, a division of FGS Global.

They advise prominent companies on how to interact with investors on contentious issues, such as mergers, board composition, and executive pay. Niscaya will be based in New York, Washington, and San Francisco, joining other advisory firms like PJT Camberview and Jasper Street. The firm's expertise is expected to be valuable as companies face a busy period of corporate annual meetings and deal-making.