Leadership & Governance
Terra Firma is led by people with experience across food and agriculture, corporate development, investment, finance and business operations. The leadership structure is designed to support disciplined decision-making as the broader platform develops.
Phillippe Barros
Founder & Executive Chairman
Leads Terra Firma's strategic direction, acquisition programme, capital partnerships and long-term platform development. His experience spans protein processing, wholesale distribution and supply-chain development.
Matthew Karcz
Executive Director - Digital & Manufacturing
Supports digital commerce, manufacturing optimisation, product development, whole-product utilisation and sustainability workstreams across the developing platform.
Stephen Panasewycz
Executive Director - Foodservice & Retail
Brings practical butchery, retail and foodservice experience to customer strategy, product specification and market development.
Joe Fekete
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
Leads financial management, reporting, treasury, internal controls and company secretarial support to the Board and executive team.
James Mapleston
In-House Legal Counsel
Provides legal support across corporate, commercial, governance, regulatory and transaction matters.
Allan Schmidt
Head of Livestock Division
Supports producer relationships, livestock procurement and supply planning across relevant food and agriculture workstreams.
Andrew Chan
Head of Foodservice & International Markets
Supports customer development, foodservice strategy and selected international market opportunities.
Governance designed for disciplined growth
Terra Firma is developing a governance framework intended to support clear accountability, responsible capital allocation and effective oversight as the platform evolves.
Board oversight
Clear oversight of strategy, risk and the development of the broader platform.
Management accountability
Responsibility held close to each operation, with defined reporting to the Board.
Disciplined capital allocation
Investment assessed against operating quality, risk and long-term value.