Team & Advisors
The Producers Trust team has united a cast of extraordinary individuals with expertise ranging from agricultural value chains and post-harvest infrastructure to effective storytelling and innovative technology.
Management Team
Keith Agoada
Chief Executive OfficerKeith has worked on the supply side of the agricultural industry for the past decade and is the founder of Sky Vegetables. Keith's passion for supporting producers is the initial inspiration behind Producers Trust.Andres Angel
Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating OfficerAndres, a 5x Founder with a 30-year track record in financial services, supply chain management, and IT entrepreneurship, is adept at merger management, team development, and driving operational growth through change management. His expertise in supply chain transformation, financial restructuring, and strategic planning has steered corporations through significant changes and growth phases.Max Cooper
Chief Development OfficerMax is an entrepreneur who has developed regenerative agriculture programs in the U.S. and Latin America. His passion is connecting with agricultural producers and brands, around the world, and supporting them with technology solutions that connect them directly to wholesale buyers and end consumers.Veronica Giraldo
Chief Partnerships OfficerVeronica has been in the international trade business for over 20 years. She has supported Latin American and European companies to enter the US market through business development, product sourcing, and governmental affairs. For the last 12 years, based in Los Angeles, she worked with the Colombian Government Trade Office, and most of her efforts are now focused on developing her passion for fair international trade.Saideep Raj
Chief Innovation OfficerSaideep is a proven innovator, launching breakthrough solutions and services. As a 30+ year veteran leader from Accenture, he led market-leading practices, and innovation services globally. Saideep is passionate about harnessing disruptive change in technology tied to untapped human potential – building great teams across new partner ecosystems.Priscilla Villasenor
SVP OperationsPriscilla, an accomplished leader with experience in the US, LATAM, and Europe, has propelled the growth of startups and corporations such as Juan Valdez, Gamelearn, and Mentorshow. A former U.S. Trade Director at Procolombia and co-founder of two ventures, Beebox and Tradeplus, her broad expertise aids businesses in achieving global growth.
Strategic Advisors
Craig Cogut
Senior AdvisorFounder, Chairman and CEO of Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P.; previously original partner at Apollo Advisors L.P.Adrian Grenier
Senior AdvisorWith DuContra Ventures, Adrian incites society to act. He questions everything, awakes others through mindful storytelling, and creates collaboration through community, artistic endeavors and meaningful investments.Charles Levy, M.D., MBA
Senior Health AdvisorCharles is a practicing neurological surgeon and CEO of Affordable Healthcare Solutions, LLC, a consulting firm that focuses on establishing neuroscience centers of excellence. He has 22 years of active and reserve military service.Rosa Sangiorgio
Impact AdvisorRosa is an independent impact investing advisor with 22 years of experience. She was the Head of Sustainability and Impact Investing for the Credit Suisse Investment Management team. Rosa is a CEFA charterholder and TEDx speaker.Terry Tamminen
Climate AdvisorTerry is an author, lecturer, and strategist on energy and the environment. In 2003, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed him as Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency. He continues to advise national and international leaders on energy and environmental policy.Susan Rockefeller
Storytelling AdvisorSusan is an entrepreneur, conservationist, and filmmaker. She is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Musings