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Setting new industry standards

Setting new industry standards

OUR MISSION

Restoring nature to reverse climate change, bring back biodiversity, and uplift rural communities

Our goal is to develop and operate the highest quality nature restoration projects around the globe.

OUR STORY

Founded with purpose

OUR STORY

Founded with purpose

Ponterra was founded in 2023 in response to the pressing climate and biodiversity crises facing the planet.

As second generation founders in the space, we recognized the potential for nature-based solutions but noticed a gap in the market for projects that were impactful, commercial, and scalable. We launched Ponterra to fill that gap by developing large-scale restoration projects with unparalleled community impact and world-class operations…and by doing it over and over again until there is nothing left to restore.

As a growing team of experienced operators, respected scientists, and seasoned entrepreneurs, we are building the foundation to become the largest developer and operator of restoration projects across the globe.

OUR VALUES

OUR VALUES

Leading through Collaboration

We believe in bridges, not silos. So we develop our projects in collaboration with communities, investors, and environmental partners to ensure our projects benefit all.

Committing to Excellence

We don’t cut corners. Rather, we operate with the utmost integrity, transparency, and accountability to build and maintain trust with our many stakeholders.

Learning by Doing

We don’t have all the answers. We seek to learn from our successes and failures, constantly innovating in the pursuit of our mission.

Planning for Permanence

There are no short-term solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises. We plan our projects for 100+ years to generate long-term environmental and social impacts.

Ponterra Ltd

Celia Francis

CEO
CO-FOUNDER
3x CEO, Founder of The Art of Forests, BOD at Urban Partners & Carbon Done Right. Advisor to Rhizacore.
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Leigh Madeira

INVESTMENTS
CO-FOUNDER
15 years investment banking, asset management, climate finance, and innovative finance experience.
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Simón Torras

Project Development
Co-Founder
2x founder. Launched first financing platform focused on natural capital. Ex. Investment banking at Morgan Stanley.
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Alex Lefebvre

CORPORATE FINANCE
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Andrew Kinzer

FIELD OPERATIONS
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Anthony Zabiegalski

TECHNOLOGY & OPERATIONS
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Bobby Leacock

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS
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David Gazdag

COMPLIANCE & VERIFICATION
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Freddy Cushnir

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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Hubert Szczygieł

BIODIVERSITY & CARBON SCIENCE
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Itziar Belausteguigoitia

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
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Jason Clark

COMPLIANCE & MRV
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Jill Orhun

TECHNOLOGY & OPERATIONS
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Victor Reyes

LAND & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
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SHELDON ZAKRESKI

CARBON CONTRACTING

Ponterra Mexico

Isabel Gallo

GENERAL MANAGER
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Alcatraz Saenz

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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Alejandra Quiroga

NURSERY & RESTORATION
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Angel Cabrera

LOGISTICS & MAINTENANCE MANAGER
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Brisa Garcia Cortes

ASSISTANT
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Diana Martínez

NURSERY & RESTORATION
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Gualberto Azuara

LANDOWNER RELATIONS
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Itzel Orozco

FINANCE
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José Torres

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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Julio Aggi

LOGISTICS & OPERATIONS
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Luis David Pérez Gracida

DIRECTOR OF BIODIVERSITY
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Mario Cabrera Acosta

MAINTENANCE
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Tayde Solus Cruz

MRV ASSISTANT
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Uriel Cruz

FORESTRY & MRV
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Ponterra Americas

Ignacio Araya

GENERAL MANAGER
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ANA BATISTA

NURSERY

ANA DE LUCIA

CORPORATE

CLARA ROS

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

JOSE DEAGO

FIELD OPERATIONS

JULISSA GUEVARA

MRV

SARAH SPALDING

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT