ABOUT
GLOBATERRA
The GlobaTerra team has extensive experience in the agribusiness and water sectors as investors, advisors and developers, which has provided us a robust network of companies in the sector. This experience is expected to be critical as we continue our process of identifying the best-in-class companies in our targeted region and sector focus.
INVESTING
EXPERIENCE
Extensive direct investment experience and growing businesses in both the water and agriculture sectors.
Members of the team have experience investing in 40+ companies, totaling +US$300M.
Proven track record in leading numerous water projects, totaling+US$1Bn.
- Bottling company (smoothies, waters, etc.).
- Vertical farming (AgTech).
- Grain and pulses trader, special ingredients, plant-based products (FoodTech).
- Soil and seeds genetics (BioTech).
- Mezcal and Gin.
- Seawater reverse osmosis Desalination Plant.
- Multiple wastewater and industrial water treatment plants.
SPAC
EXPERIENCE
Our team is composed of seasoned veterans from both Wall Street and Main Street, having completed three De-SPAC transactions, one of which is in the agriculture sector.
US$200M SPAC (NASDAQ)
US$250M SPAC (NASDAQ)
US$138M SPAC (TSX)
Our team has unmatched experience in the acquisition, development and execution of multiple water infrastructure projects, such as:
desalination plants
wastewater treatment plants
water projects
EXPERIENCED
LEADERSHIP
Management team and Board of Directors with more than 50 years of accumulated experience investing in 40+ agriculture and water companies.
Agustin Tristan
CEO / Board Member
Katherine Chiles
CFO
Edward Preble
Head of Investor Relations /
Board Member
Alejandro Garza
Head of Water Investments
AGUSTÍN TRISTAN
CEO / BOARD MEMBER
- Experience starting multiple projects in the Agribusiness and Water sectors, growing companies and identifying opportunities in the market with strong growth potential.
- Five years of experience at Goldman Sachs (New York).
- 15 years experience as an entrepreneur, Asset Management, and Private Equity. Experience with two SPAC ́s (Agrinam Acquisition Corp and BITE Acquisition Corp).
- Three years in Management Consulting across multiple industries.
- BS in Industrial Engineering and MBA from the University of Alabama.
KATHERINE CHILES
CFO
- Seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of experience leading and executing complex financial projects for various organizations.
- Most recently served as the CFO of Digital World Acquisition Corp, where she was responsible for overseeing financial planning, reporting, and analysis.
- Previous roles include establishing accounting methods, implementing control procedures, designing entity structures, and creating financial reports for executive management and stakeholders.
- Holds a BS in Business Administration with a major in Finance from Auburn University at Montgomery.
ALEJANDRO GARZA
Head of Water Investments
- Held various leading positions, including CEO of Mitsui Water focusing on numerous water system projects, directing concessions, and managing projects for water treatment plants totaling investments of over US$1Bn.
- Oversaw the operation and maintenance of 17 plants across different countries, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with international environmental standards and regulations, including water treatment plants in Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela and Hungary.
Edward Preble
Head of Investor Relations / Board Member
- Seasoned executive with 10 + years of experience in Private Equity, Investment Consulting and Retail Financial Services in the US, South, Central America & Caribbean.
- President of Alpamayo AgriFund 1 LLC, a Private Placement investor. Seeking to develop successful investments in Agriculture, Water and food security technology.
- President of Alpamayo CPG and Private Label an international operation for protein distribution to the private and government sector in Latin America, and private label co- packing contracts in the competitive consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector.
- Independent Board Member of Digital World Acquisition Corp. Instrumental contributor in the successful, merger of DWAC with Trump Media Technology Group.
INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS
Kelly Burke
Independent Board Member
Jeff Smith
Independent Board Member
KELLY BURKE
24 years of diverse finance experience across multiple industries, starting his career in commercial finance at the big 5 Canadian banks. Transitioned into roles in
international private banking, consumer finance, and private equity.
Most recently led Business Development at Peerage Capital, a prominent single-family office based in Toronto, Canada, and is a Founding Partner of Chamberlain Family Office Advisors.
JEFF SMITH
Founder and Managing Attorney for LawVisory PLLC, primarily serving registered investment advisers, financial institutions and family offices with their securities, regulatory, compliance, corporate, tax, litigation, and regulatory needs, amongst other services. Mr. Smith served as an independent director, Chair of the Audit Committee, and a member of the Compensation Committee for DWA
Jesus Tueme
Independent Board Member
JESUS TUEME
Independent Board member of multiple companies across Mexico.
Former CEO for Latin America at Credit Agricole.
Former Managing Director of Structured Debt & Syndications at BBVA and BNP Paribas.
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