Combined Team Experience
150+ years in finance, agriculture, and management
The AVO Oro Verde team brings over 150 years of combined experience across finance, agriculture, management, and business development. This seasoned group includes experts with 55+ years in finance, 38+ years in strategic management and planning, and 30+ years in agricultural operations, ensuring a well-rounded approach to sustainable farmland investments. Their deep expertise, coupled with 15+ years in IT and research, positions AVO Oro Verde as a leader in the avocado investment market, offering innovative strategies and unparalleled industry insights to drive long-term success and growth.
Eloy Vargas (CEO)
Founder of over 10 companies in the agricultural sector, with more than 20 years of experience.
He played a key role in the opening of the Mexican avocado markets of North America and Asia in 2005.
Promoted investment in Michoacan, as secretary of economic development and positioned the Port of Lazaro Cardenas as a premier cargo port.
MBA from UMSNH and specialization in Private Equity Management from the IPADE Institute.
Francisco Escobar (CFO)
Has approximately 13 years of experience in the financial industry.
Founder of Asymmetrica Investments AG, Private Equity investment company specialized in Mexican avocado orchards.
Former alumnus of Peter Pühringer, PwC Asset Management consulting, Investment advisor Earl Capital AG (Switzerland).
Graduate of the Vienna University of Economics, passed all CAIA and CFA exams
Pedro Somarriba (CCO)
Brings over 25 years of experience in strategic business development and finance.
Co-founded AVO works, achieving $80+mn in annual sales within two years.
As CEO of Globalpack, a PE portfolio company of JPMorgan with $300mn in annual sales, led the company's successful sale.
Played a key role in raising $150mn through an IPO, while based in Boca Raton.
Worked for PwC in the U.S. for 10 years as an auditor and consultant, working with public companies advising them in mergers and acquisitions, including their SEC filings.
Graduated with honors from The Citadel, Charleston, SC.
Dr. Liliana Perez Manriquez (CBDO)
Brings over 15 years of international experience driving business growth and forging key partnerships across diverse industries.
Proven track record collaborating with Fortune 500 companies, startups, government, academia, and NGOs in America, Europe and Asia.
Expert in identifying new market opportunities, negotiating complex deals, and fostering long-term business partnerships.
Holds a PhD in Bioscience from KAUST combined with an education in Business, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Management from Harvard Business School, Cornell University and Erasmus University Rotterdam.