AGD ConsultingPerformed agricultural policy analysis of extension approaches for the promotion and dissemination of crop technologies including the evaluation of pilot production of improved barley crop varieties
Analyzed the economic feasibility of agricultural investments, recurrent and investment costs for small scale irrigation development project in Kobo Girana Valley, Ethiopia
Strategic planning and new business development efforts for a variable rate application fertilizer technology company based in Greece. Sourced 35+ US and Latin American-based growers, service providers and co-ops to support corn/wheat pilot program. To date – two Argentine service-providers and one US-based co-operative with 600,000 acres under management have committed.
Sourced more than US$500MM in international private equity transactions from the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Belize, Chile, Ecuador, Romania, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Tanzania, Ukraine, United States and Uruguay.
Facilitated a 10-year biodiesel feedstock supply contract worth more than US$650M. Sourced the US raw material supplier, identified a creditworthy European buyer and advised both parties on matters of logistics, legal structure, finance, quality assurance, risk, insurance, and pricing.
Over the course of 200+ man-hours, led a team through the development of a 4-week, time sensitive market research report for a US$300M Private Equity fund looking to make a growth investment in an international avocado oil company. The report spanned nearly 90 pages, 20+ interviews with C-level executives, and included a detailed study of the avocado oil market size and potential, input supply chain, oil production process and competitive landscape, and secondary byproducts.
Developed a comprehensive study of market size/demand estimation and profiles of leading Contract Research Providers. Over 120 man-hours, analyzed the areas of analytical chemistry, forage analysis, field trial research, genomic analysis, transgenic transformation and cellular imaging – interviewing fifty executives and researchers across the globe
Evaluated 45 ag technology companies, selecting 20 biologic product and development companies as possible USA acquisition candidates for a $100M private equity firm. Over the course of 65+ hours, interviewed C-level executives and manager to determine suitable company profiles
Authored a detailed sector and commodity analysis report for an investment advisory firm detailing the agribusiness investment landscape in New Zealand and Australia. Showcased the ability to perform technical due diligence on investable assets