Our Team
Our mission is to help New Zealand’s owner‑led businesses thrive - preserving legacy, creating good jobs, and compounding value through patient, hands‑on long term partnerships.
Partner
Patricio
Barrera
Bachelor of Science
Environmental Engineer
DUOC UC, Chile
Universidad Politecnica De Madrid, Spain
Masters in Renewable Energy and Environment
Patricio is a strategic partner who oversees the quality control and due diligence aspect of the group's companies and the viability of future business ventures. His particular focus in on the property services sector and renewable energy industry supporting other business partners in making informed decisions that leads to sustainable and profitable business operations.
Senior Associate
Cristian
Montofre
Bachelor of Business Studies and Post Graduate Diploma in Business from Massey University.
Memberships: RBTA (NZ), LIA (NZ), ASA (CPA Australia), MIoA (Australia).
Cristian is our senior associate experienced in strategy, finance, tax, and commercial negotiations supporting key business decisions for the group and establishing strategic partnerships with important stakeholders in New Zealand and overseas.
Independent Board Advisor
Dean
Picard
Financial Advisor and Director and CEO of Protect Financial Group.
Registered as a Financial Service Provider with the Financial Markets Authority in New Zealand.
Dean is an external independent board advisor to Ascendify Ventures assisting with evaluating growth opportunities and key markets, products, services entry points, and distribution channels to grow sales in New Zealand and overseas.
