Patricio Ortiz
Buenos Aires
Summary
Dynamic executive with 6+ years of expertise in investor relations, operations, and international trade. Skilled in securing strategic private equity partnerships, driving innovative financial strategies, and building robust domestic and international relationships. Proven track record of delivering sustainable, competitive growth in established and emerging markets.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Board of Directors, Financial Committee
Corona College Heights
01.2024 - Current
- Achieved a $4.5M EBITDA improvement in just one month, transforming a -$2M loss into a $2.5M gain through strategic cost reductions and operational optimization.
Executive Vice President
LEMONICA LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Drove Revenue Growth and Profitability: Recruited to build marketing and investor relationships, optimize crop allocation, and enhance competitive market positioning, securing $30M+ in capital funding and raising $3M in working capital with private equity partners.
- Led Data-Driven Strategy Development: Conducted market, trend, and data analysis to identify expansion opportunities; developed cash flow, expense, crop yield, and forecasting models to advise the CEO on strategic operations.
- Streamlined Costs and Boosted Quality: Reduced harvesting costs by 20% and farming expenses by 30% through personnel optimization, vendor negotiations, and strategic procurement of fertilizers and pesticides, improving product quality and orchard health.
Strategy Advisor to the Board of Directors
PROCISTE
01.2019 - Current
- Developed a commercial export strategy, driving international expansion and delivering 1M cartons of organic limes to international markets.
Import & Export
SUN WORLD INTERNATIONAL
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Optimized Operations and Yield: Led data and operational analysis, driving performance improvements and yield optimization while mitigating order rejection risks for 1M+ cartons through quality assessments and cross-functional collaboration.
- Enhanced Decision-Making and Reporting: Delivered actionable insights via reports and a cross-departmental scorecard, tracking performance and risk metrics to inform strategic planning and operational improvements.
- Empowered Teams Through Training: Designed and facilitated disease scouting training for 40 participants, bolstering expertise and operational effectiveness.
Researcher
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Led Research Initiatives: Managed 12 research associates across 4 projects, advancing goals through data-driven analysis and bio-stimulant efficacy studies on wheat yields.
- Secured Funding and Partnerships: Cultivated industry relationships, securing funding from 2 international entities to expand research initiatives across 7 projects.
- Presented and Communicated Findings: Drafted detailed client reports and delivered key presentations to the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), showcasing research outcomes.
Education
MA - Management
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy, Crop & Soil Sciences
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Market Analysis
- Stakeholder Relations
- Business growth
- Corporate governance
- Strategic thinking
Languages
Spanish
English
Awards
Golden Opportunity Scholar: Outstanding Contributions in Agronomy through Education, National and International Service and Research (Sponsored by ASA, CSSA, and SSSA)
Honors and Awards
Golden Opportunity Scholar
Awarded by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America (Nov 2019)
Recognized for outstanding contributions to agronomy through education, research, and service. This prestigious program strengthens future leaders in agronomy, crops, soils, and environmental sciences, selecting top undergraduate students globally for their academic and professional achievements.
Publications
Patricio Ortiz. (2018, November 5). Determining nitrogen fertilizer timing effect on protein and grain yield of three spring wheat varieties. Presented at the American Society of Agronomy - 2018 Annual Meeting.
Patricio Ortiz. (2019, November 11). Timing effects of OneUP™ fertilizer on yield in hard red spring wheat in Southeast Idaho. Presented at the American Society of Agronomy - 2019 Annual Meeting.
Timeline
Board of Directors, Financial Committee
Corona College Heights
01.2024 - Current
Executive Vice President
LEMONICA LLC
01.2021 - Current
Strategy Advisor to the Board of Directors
PROCISTE
01.2019 - Current
Import & Export
SUN WORLD INTERNATIONAL
01.2018 - 01.2020
Researcher
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
01.2018 - 01.2019
MA - Management
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy, Crop & Soil Sciences
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
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