Adam Santa Maria Email & Phone Number

Perth, Wa, Au

The Affinity Capital Group is an integrated investment banking house that works to develop strategies and solutions that achieve outcomes which move our world forward sustainably and responsibly, as trusted partners to our clients.We specialise in providing services related to key global thematics that drive change and growth globally and locally in alignment with our values, and predominantly in sustainability, technology, food security, infrastructure, sovereign capability and supply chain, manufacturing and the minerals driving the energy revolution and the transition to net zero. Employing over 60 personnel within the group, Affinity has deep experience in Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Private Equity, Public and Private M&A, and integration services.

The EverAllied Group is a specialised private investment and operations manager that was established as the manager of the Affinity Capital Group's private investment assets.

Perth, Western Australia, Au

Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, SPARK Co-Lab is a part of Stanford University's global SPARK programme to bring together the best and brightest minds from medicine, science, engineering, the world of business, and beyond. It helps participants understand the importance of identifying unmet medical needs, and teaches them how to evolve their ideas out of the laboratory, into commercial and clinical reality. SPARK Co-Lab is part of the global Stanford University SPARK Program that has been successfully aiding the translation of new medical discoveries over the last decade. SPARK Co-Lab is based on a unique partnership between university and industry experts to provide hands-on training and mentorship, as well as early-stage seed funding.Spark / Stanford's WA Biodesign course has been successfully subsumed by the Federal Government's Accelerating Australia Perth Biodesign course.

Perth, Western Australia, Au

Discovery Capital Partners is a leading independent boutique investment banking and advisory house specialising in working with high-growth and emerging companies with proven management teams and excellent track records. Discovery provides access to capital markets and specialist investment banking advice and has been responsible for the creation and development of some of Australia's leading emerging companies in a variety of sectors.

Adelaide, South Australia, Au

Sparc Technologies is working to become a globally significant developer of graphene and hydrogen based technologies for massive industrial markets, listing on the Australian Securities Exchange via reverse takeover by Acacia Coal LimitedSparc has a strategic collaboration with world renowned University of Adelaide and the Australian Graphene Hub to commercialise graphene products that will enhance or disrupt large-scale industries. Adam led the transition team as the Company moved to focus its business on emerging Graphene technologies.

Acacia was an ASX listed mining and resources exploration and development company based in Perth, Western Australia with operations in Queensland and South Africa. As Executive Chairman, Adam was responsible for divesting the Company's suite of coal and mining assets and transitioning the Company to focus on emerging graphene carbon technologies via its acquisition of the Australian Research Council Graphene Hub's Graphene Technology Services. Acacia is continuing its listed life as Sparc Technologies.

West Perth, Wa, Au

Future Battery Metals previously Auroch Minerals is an ASX listed explorer focussing on discovering world class base metals projects, with a focus on Nickel in Western Australia.

Henderson, Western Australia, Au

Matrix is an advanced materials and technology company that manufactures and supplies engineered products and services to the global energy, industrial and construction sectors. Matrix has an established reputation for developing and utilising advanced composite and polymer materials technologies and innovative manufacturing processes, with the largest and most advanced syntactic polymer manufacturing facility in the world, based in Western Australia.In the role of General Counsel Adam is tasked with overseeing the legal function of the Group and assisting with the development and implementation of Matrix's global strategic initiatives as it continues to diversify its product and service offerings.As Company Secretary Adam is required to discharge the statutory obligations as an officer of the Company and facilitate the strategic oversight of the Company by the Board.

Telvent serves industries that are central both to everyday life and to the sustainability of the planet — including the energy, transportation, agriculture and environment sectors. Telvent provides solutions by delivering and integrating real-time business intelligence, enabling clients to make better decisions as they manage vast infrastructure and complex daily operations.Adam served as Australian resident director of Telvent Australia during the transition of the Company post its acquisition by TBG Holdings from Schneider Electric.

Perth, Wa, Au

General Counsel to Argonaut & Manager Equity Capital Markets, Corporate FinanceLead IPO structuring and capital markets activity to raise in excess of $3bn in equity, quasi equity and debt finance for emerging WA mining companies and international resources entities. Specialising in transaction execution, risk, governance ASIC compliance and the ASX listing rules.Company Secretary - AFM Perseus Fund LimitedMember & Secretary of the Deals CommitteeAdvised on M&A / JV activity concerning Western Australian resource entities exceeding $2.5 bn Leading WA Resource IPO HouseCorporate supporter of leading Perth Charities including Food Rescue, Autism West and Telethon

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Advised on in excess of $300 billion of corporate activity and $25 billion in equity issues across a range of local and global transactions. Developed expertise in intellectual property, litigation and corporate and commercial law, with an emphasis on fundraising and M&A.Active involvement in pro bono matters including appearing as an advocate before the Victorian Mental Health Review Board for clients of the Victorian Mental Health Legal Centre and assisting clients with shop-front legal advice on behalf of the Public Interest Law Clearing House

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Executive Mba Candidate

Emerging Leaders Program (Elp)

Master Of Applied Finance, Wealth Management; Corporate Finance

Grad Dip App Fin, Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

Bachelor Of Laws (Llb), Law

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Knowledge Management / Electronic Commerce

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