Team Achievements
We are business consultants, trade experts, marketers, and cultural interpreters with decades of hands-on experience in the GCC.
Together, we bring a comprehensive understanding of local markets, regulations, consumer behaviors, and the nuances of doing business across cultures.
Our strength lies not only in our professional expertise but in our network — a trusted ecosystem of government entities, business councils, and corporate partners that enable us to open doors for our clients and create meaningful, lasting connections.
Leadership
Ricardo Aronica
CEO – Business Development & Client Relations
Over 20 years of experience in the industry.
Ricardo brings two decades of expertise in business development and client relations across GCC markets. His strategic vision and deep understanding of cross-cultural business dynamics have been instrumental in building lasting partnerships between Latin America and the Middle East.
Marcelo Pepe
CFO – Financial Planning and Analysis
Expert in financial management and strategy.
Marcelo oversees financial strategy and operations, ensuring sustainable growth and fiscal responsibility. His expertise in financial planning and international business finance provides the foundation for sound business decisions and strategic investments.
Maria Florencia Ferreyra
Managing Director – Strategy & Operations
Over 14 years of experience in the industry.
With over 14 years of experience, Maria Florencia leads strategic operations and manages key client relationships. Her hands-on approach and deep market knowledge ensure operational excellence and successful project execution across both regions.
Omar Haffar
Director – Strategic Leadership and Vision
Omar is Agronomist Engineer with over 40 years of experience in the regions.
Omar brings over 40 years of unparalleled experience in Middle Eastern markets. His extensive network and cultural insights have been crucial in establishing MAKTUB as a trusted bridge between Latin America and the GCC region.
Juan Ignacio Pepe
Business Development Associate – International Relations
Mechanical Engineer with 4 years of experience in the water business within the Oil & Gas industry.
Mechanical Engineer with 4 years of experience in the water business within the Oil & Gas industry in Argentina, and multiple work experiences in the United States across the energy sector and other industries. Effective communication in English, combined with exposure to international work environments, has enabled him to build closer professional and commercial relationships, fostering clarity, trust, and mutual understanding with clients, partners, and teams.
Marcelo Ricchini
Regional Director – International Seller
37 years of experience in International Trade, Industry and Finance.
Economist, consultant and university professor with 37 years of experience in International Trade, Industry and Finance. Executed several large agro-industrial projects in Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Brazil. Long international experience and exposure in areas such as consulting global business intelligence, and trade products and services.