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Proterra Investment Partners Expands Its Investor Solutions Team

Proterra Investment Partners has recently made significant updates to its leadership team, aimed at enhancing its investor relations and capital formation strategies. This comes at a pivotal time for the firm, which is focused on private equity and private credit investments within the global food value chain. The announcement, made on September 21, 2026, highlights the appointments of Jennie Park as the Head of Capital Formation and Matt Coad as the Head of Investor Solutions.

New Leadership Roles

Jennie Park, with a robust background in private market fundraising, previously served as a Principal at H.I.G. Capital, an esteemed alternative investment firm managing around $75 billion in assets. In her new role at Proterra, she will be instrumental in enhancing the capital raising efforts and investor relations across North America. Her experience also includes significant tenure at Briarcliffe Credit Partners and Vantage Infrastructure, among others.

Rich Gammill, Managing Partner of Proterra, expressed his enthusiasm regarding Park's addition to the team, stating that her wealth of experience and strong relationships in the industry will be invaluable as Proterra continues to grow. “As our investment platform expands, Jennie’s successful track record in private markets fundraising will strengthen our ability to develop new investor relationships and deepen our partnerships with existing investors,” Gammill noted.

Park herself shared her excitement about joining Proterra, emphasizing the firm’s unique culture and specialization within the agribusiness sector, which she believes is well-positioned for exceptional growth.

Alongside Park, Matt Coad has been appointed as Head of Investor Solutions. In his vital role, he will lead initiatives in investor relations, client services, marketing, and communications, while still being actively engaged in fundraising efforts. Gammill highlighted Coad’s importance in building and nurturing crucial relationships with investors and strategic partners, especially as the investment platform evolves.

“I am excited for this next phase of growth for Proterra and I look forward to working with Jennie as we continue to strengthen our investor and capital formation capabilities,” Coad remarked, underlining the firm’s commitment to fostering long-term partnerships with its investors.

About Proterra Investment Partners

Proterra Investment Partners specializes as an alternative asset manager with a focus on investments throughout the food value chain, from farm to table. The firm is structured around six core investment verticals: Credit, Farmland, Growth Equity, Proterra Asia, Sustainable Agriculture, and Real Estate. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Proterra employs around 75 professionals across four global offices, including locations in Fayetteville, Shanghai, and Singapore.

With these strategic hires, Proterra aims to solidify its position as a leader in the agribusiness investment sector while continuing to innovate and cater to the unique needs of its investors. As the firm embarks on its next chapter of growth, the focus remains on enhancing investor relations and finding innovative solutions to meet the evolving demands of the marketplace.

For more information about Proterra Investment Partners, visit their website at proterrapartners.com.