{"id":5277,"date":"2026-06-03T12:03:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.aggraria.com\/quem-somos\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T15:58:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T15:58:09","slug":"quem-somos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aggraria.com\/en\/quem-somos\/","title":{"rendered":"Who we are"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Who We Are<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Leaders in agricultural
asset management<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

With over two decades of experience, we are positioned as a leading partner in olive grove management in the Iberian Peninsula, combining agricultural operations with an asset appreciation mindset.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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POSITIONING<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

An agricultural operator with an institutional mindset<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Aggraria is not a traditional agricultural operator. It is a structure that combines scale, technology and data to manage and develop agricultural assets in an integrated way.

With over 20 years of experience in the Alentejo, we operate with the discipline of an industrial operator and the logic of an asset manager, ensuring control, consistency and performance at every stage of the operation.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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EVOLUTION & MODEL<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

From land to agricultural asset<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Aggraria was founded in 2003 with the acquisition of an estate in the Alentejo, marking the beginning of a journey of large-scale olive grove development and transformation.

Since then, it has grown in a structured manner, integrating all phases of the value chain: estate development, olive grove management, production and processing. Today, it manages thousands of hectares of irrigated olive groves, supported by technology, monitoring systems and an approach focused on long-term profitability and appreciation. <\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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SHAREHOLDER<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Since 2022, Aggraria has been majority-owned by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP), one of the largest and most sophisticated institutional investors in the world, with over 250 billion Canadian dollars in assets under management.<\/p>\n\t\t

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The OTPP invests in long-term real assets across the infrastructure, natural resources and agriculture sectors, seeking operators with scale, operational discipline and sustainable growth potential.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n

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THE OPERATION IN NUMBERS<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Scale and consistency<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Olive Groves Under
Integrated Management<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Mill storage capacity<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Annual mill\nprocessing capacity<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Planting\nprojects completed<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Operational experience\nin the market<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n

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THE TEAM<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Operational leadership<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Aggraria is led by a team with deep expertise in agronomy, industrial engineering, finance and operations management. The structure combines technical knowledge with institutional management discipline.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Rita Barosa<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

CEO<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

It is my responsibility to keep the company aligned with our purpose and values. My main priority is to support my team by leading and empowering them to achieve excellence, ensuring we deliver exceptional value to our clients while fostering a culture of growth and accountability.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Luis Tomas<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Technical Director<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

I am responsible for overseeing all areas of Aggraria\u2019s operations, as well as managing our client relationships. We have a highly qualified technical team dedicated to ensuring our olive groves produce premium-quality olives, always with a strong commitment to sustainability.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Juan Ant\u00f3nio Ayala<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Head of Administration<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Within our department, financial management, operational coordination, and resource optimization are the three key pillars that guide our daily work, both in supporting our clients and managing internal operations.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Paula Marques<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Head of People<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

People are at the heart of everything I do. My commitment is to develop and implement strategies that attract, develop, motivate, and retain top talent. Understanding our employees is the key to building a successful, engaged, and trustworthy team like the one we have at Aggraria.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Jos\u00e9 Maria Henriques da Silva<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Head of Business Development<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

I am responsible for driving the company\u2019s growth through strategic investments, including the acquisition of new estates for olive grove development and companies within the same sector. In addition, I lead the implementation and management of our Value Creation Plan, focusing on creating long-term value and promoting operational sustainability.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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