WHO WE ARE
Meet the team at TerraRossa
Our global network of experts sets us apart. From social scientists and sustainability experts to world class architects and engineers, we have access to some of the best and the brightest the world has to offer.
OUR MISSION
We identify, develop and fund opportunities for empowering people and cultivating thriving communities.
Prior to starting TerraRossa, our founders built a successful track record in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, economic diversification and major infrastructure delivery. They bring over a century of leadership experience, solving complex problems and delivering major programs with some of the world’s largest and most recognizable companies.
CORE VALUES:
Empowered People
We believe in the promise of an empowered people, and the immeasurable value that each individual represents.
Thriving Communities
We believe in the unique power of communities to organize, enrich and enable progress and human flourishing.
Innovative Solutions
We believe in the power of innovation as a means of unlocking value and solving even the most intractable of problems.
Ben Mansfield
Founder, Senior Partner
Ben is a distinguished global executive known for his exceptional operational management and strategic planning skills. His leadership has been instrumental in executing large-scale projects and driving significant social change, earning him the confidence of global leaders.
Ben is from Sydney Australia and now resides in Melbourne with his young family and is a keen rugby, NBA and ice hockey fan.
EXPERIENCE
BHP, McKinsey, Bovis Lendlease, Clear Dynamics, Australian Government, Australian Unity
SPECIALISATION
Strategic Planning & Business Development
Todd Gentzel
Founder, Senior Partner
Todd is an advisor and senior executive with a background in strategy, corporate innovation and urban futures. He has advised senior executives across multiple industries and made a name for himself in community development, public health and regional transformation.
Todd lives with his family in Dallas, Texas. He is a musician and photographer with a passion for art and Texas food culture.
EXPERIENCE
BHP, PwC (Design & Innovation), Deutser, Texas Health Resources
SPECIALISATION
Strategic Foresight, Innovation and Transformation
Ali Ozeer
Founder, Senior Partner
Ali is a globally recognized executive with a deep commitment to social entrepreneurship. His strategic vision and innovative solutions have earned him the trust of leaders and the respect of the impact investing community and impact-led organizations.
Ali is a Sri Lankan born Australian. He enjoys rugby, cricket and a good cup of coffee artfully crafted at his local coffee shop.
EXPERIENCE
PwC (Deals and Social Impact), Deloitte Access, BHP and Australian Unity
SPECIALISATION
Strategic Finance, Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Investing
Bart Ingram
Founder, Senior Partner
Bart is an innovation and product development expert who has led design and creative for a number of the world’s leading agencies, consultancies and design firms. His award-winning work spans across categories and includes many of the world's leading companies.
Bart is from Fort Worth Texas. He enjoys the outdoors, but during the long Texas summers, he enjoys the indoors even more.
EXPERIENCE
Fjord, Razorfish, Publicis, Leo Burnett, PwC (Design and Innovation)
SPECIALISATION
Service Design, Product Development and Innovation