Aerospace engineer turned capital markets and private equity, Life Sciences professional, Alhadi brings deep experience across private equity and the pharmaceutical sector. Driven by his connection to Yemen and passion for sustainable food systems, he founded Copperwood to build a values driven, origin- focused agricultural trading company.
A Yemeni expatriate based in Switzerland, Fathi has dedicated his life to advancing Yemen’s agricultural sector. Through his NGO Y30.ch, he has expanded coffee nurseries, distributed hundreds of thousands of free seedlings, and built water reservoirs that support long-term agricultural resilience— making him a key impact partner for Copperwood.
With 30+ years in the global F&B sector, Waleed has led large multinational operations across the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, and North America. He advises conglomerates, entrepreneurs, and start-ups on concept development, acquisitions, and operational strategy, bringing seasoned industry insight to Copperwood.
Founder of Authet Coffee and Mokha Valley, two companies dedicated to Yemeni specialty coffee, where she has built deep expertise in sourcing, trading, and developing coffee value-chain solutions. Her journey began as a small trader driven by passion, evolving into a recognized expert and entrepreneur shaping projects that empower farmers and elevate Yemeni coffee globally.
A highly experienced specialty coffee entrepreneur, Matt has built and operated successful cafés, roasting operations, and consumer brands across the United States. Known for bringing rare coffees and innovative concepts to market, he provides Copperwood with deep product expertise and strong market insight.
A certified CQI Instructor and Specialty Coffee Q Grader, Tim has built coffee supply chains across 18+ countries. He oversees farmer relationships, quality control, and end-to-end supply chain operations.
With deep experience in international finance and commodity-driven industries, Bhargavi manages all finance, accounting, and treasury functions, ensuring strong financial controls and operational efficiency.
A serial entrepreneur with experience scaling companies across tech, FMCG, and consumer goods in 35+ countries, Scott oversees day-to- day operations and systems management at Copperwood.
An expert in B2C and B2B e-commerce logistics, Vincent brings 15 years of global experience in warehousing, transportation, and logistics systems, ensuring seamless product movement from origin to destination.
With strong B2C and B2B marketing experience, Almahdi leads sales systems, customer strategy, and market expansion. He plays a key role in identifying new opportunities and driving Copperwood’s growth across the Americas.
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