Leadership | Brava Acquisition Corp

Management Team

Proven Track Record of Excellence

A proven management team with deep LATAM leadership, transaction, and governance experience — positioned to identify and execute a high-quality business combination

Sean Rooney

Chief Executive Officer & Director

Management Corporate Governance

Sean Rooney brings extensive experience in energy markets and Latin American operations. As former President of Shell Argentina, he led strategic initiatives across the region's energy and agriculture sectors.

His deep operational knowledge of Latin American markets, combined with proven leadership in both multinational corporations and regional operations, positions him uniquely to identify and execute transformative business combinations.

Previous Experience: President, Shell Argentina; Senior Executive, ExxonMobil

Andrés Barresi

Chairman & Chief Operating Officer

Finance Strategic Advisory

Andrés Barresi is a seasoned finance executive with extensive experience in food and agriculture sectors. As former Chief Operating Officer of Organto Foods, he led operational scaling and strategic partnerships across Latin America.

His expertise spans financial management, strategic advisory, and M&A execution. Andrés has also served as a consultant for McKinsey & Company and The Exxel Group, advising on complex transactions and operational improvements.

Previous Experience: COO, Organto Foods; Consultant, McKinsey & Company; Strategic Advisor, The Exxel Group

Peter Gianulis

Chief Financial Officer

Investment Financial Markets

Peter Gianulis is a veteran financial markets professional with over 25 years of experience in investment banking and capital markets. As a former Partner at Salomon Brothers, he structured complex transactions and led cross-border investments.

His expertise in financial structuring, capital raising, and investor relations spans multiple asset classes and geographies. Peter's work with Carrelton Asset Management further demonstrates his capability in identifying and executing value-creating opportunities.

Previous Experience: Partner, Salomon Brothers; Managing Partner, Carrelton Asset Management

Board of Directors

World-Class Advisory Expertise

Board brings a proven blend of strategic, legal, and market expertise — the right combination to execute a disciplined SPAC process, attract quality targets, and deliver long-term shareholder value

Federico Guerrero

Director Nominee

Economist Cross-Border Expert

Federico Guerrero is a distinguished economist with deep expertise in Latin American economic policy and cross-border transactions. As Professor of Economics at UNVR, he has contributed significantly to understanding regional economic dynamics.

His academic and practical experience in analyzing macroeconomic trends, regulatory environments, and market structures across Latin America provides invaluable insight for navigating the region's complex business landscape.

Current Role: Professor of Economics, UNVR; Economic Advisor for multiple Latin American governments and institutions

Eduardo Esteban

Director Nominee

Legal Corporate Tax

Eduardo Esteban is a leading corporate attorney specializing in cross-border M&A, tax structuring, and corporate governance. As Counsel at Tenailon Esteban Asesores Legales, he has advised on complex international transactions throughout Latin America.

His expertise in navigating regulatory frameworks, tax optimization, and legal structuring across multiple jurisdictions is essential for executing sophisticated business combinations in the region.

Current Role: Counsel, Tenailon Esteban Asesores Legales; Former Senior Associate, EY

Rupert Stebbings

Director Nominee

Finance Capital Markets

Rupert Stebbings is a seasoned capital markets executive with extensive experience in aviation, logistics, and international finance. As CEO of Alma Air, he has demonstrated expertise in building and scaling capital-intensive businesses.

His background includes senior roles at Deutsche Bank and the British Embassy in Colombia, providing unique insight into both institutional capital markets and Latin American business environments.

Current Role: CEO, Alma Air; Former Managing Director, Deutsche Bank; Former Commercial Attaché, British Embassy Colombia

Combined Expertise

125+ Years of Collective Experience

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Leadership Team Members

Seasoned executives combining operational, financial, legal, and strategic expertise across Latin American markets

125+

Years of Experience

Decades of combined expertise in energy, agriculture, capital markets, and cross-border transactions throughout the region

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Target Countries

Deep networks and operational experience across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Chile — Latin America's largest economies