Richard Peretz
Director/Board Member at IRIS ACQUISITION CORP
Net worth: 414 366 $ as of 2024-02-28
Profile
Richard Peretz is a venture adviser focused on global operations, supply chain management, logistics, and last-mile solutions at Playground Global, bringing nearly 40 years of experience as a career executive to the firm and its portfolio.
Prior to joining Playground, Mr. Peretz was the Chief Financial Officer of UPS, where he was responsible for accounting, finance, financial planning, taxes, and treasury, as well as audit and compliance activities.
He served as the company’s senior liaison to the investor, finance, and analyst community.
Mr. Peretz also served on the team responsible for taking UPS public in 1999, the largest IPO in U.S.
history at the time.
Throughout his nearly 40 year career at UPS, Mr. Peretz has also served in a variety of leadership assignments, including several UPS transformation programs involving the consolidation of accounting in the U.S., and the realignment of the finance function in corporate and company-wide profitability improvement programs.
He led the Mergers and Acquisition department from 2007-2015, where he completed transactions totaling over $3 billion globally in transportation, technology, last mile and healthcare logistics.
He also served as the International CFO from 2002-2007 while expanding operations in China and across Europe.
A native of San Antonio, Texas, Mr. Peretz holds a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) from University of Texas - San Antonio.
He has been named to serve on the board of directors of Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS).
Additionally, Mr. Peretz served on the board of the American Red Cross Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter and currently serves on the Georgia Chapter of the Boy Scouts of America.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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2023-12-10 | 57,788 ( 0.04% ) | 393 536 $ | 2024-02-28 | |
CHEFS' WAREHOUSE, INC.
0.00% | 2024-03-03 | 548 ( 0.00% ) | 20 829 $ | 2024-02-28 |
Richard Peretz active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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IRIS ACQUISITION CORP | Director/Board Member | 2021-01-24 |
ELECTRIC LAST MILE SOLUTIONS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-24 |
ALTUS POWER, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-08 |
THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2024-03-03 |
American Red Cross, Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter | Director/Board Member | - |
Tribe Capital Growth Corp. II
Tribe Capital Growth Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Tribe Capital Growth Corp. II is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on February 1, 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Altus Power, Inc. (Connecticut)
Altus Power, Inc. (Connecticut) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Altus Power America, Inc. engages in the operation of clean energy projects. It provides clean electricity to commercial, industrial, and municipal clients. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, CT. | Director/Board Member | - |
Nauto, Inc.
Nauto, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Nauto, Inc. engages in the provision of artificial intelligence-powered data platform for safe driving. It offers a multi-sensor device that prevents traffic collisions. The company was founded by Stefan Heck and Frederick Soo on April 2015 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Playground Global
Playground Global Investment ManagersFinance Playground Global (Playground Global) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Andy Rubin. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2021-03-31 |
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Training of Richard Peretz
Goizueta Business School-Emory | Masters Business Admin |
University of Texas at San Antonio | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 4 |
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC. | Transportation |
THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE, INC. | Distribution Services |
IRIS ACQUISITION CORP | Finance |
ELECTRIC LAST MILE SOLUTIONS, INC. | Consumer Durables |
Private companies | 9 |
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First International Bancorp, Inc. (Connecticut) | Finance |
United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
United Parcel Service of America, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation United Parcel Service of America, Inc. engages in the provision of package delivery and supply chain management services. The firm offers transportation and logistics services in the United States. Its supply chain solutions include freight forwarding, customs brokerage, fulfillment, returns, financial transactions and repairs. The company was founded on October 18, 1991 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Transportation |
American Red Cross, Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter | |
Altus Power, Inc. (Connecticut)
Altus Power, Inc. (Connecticut) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Altus Power America, Inc. engages in the operation of clean energy projects. It provides clean electricity to commercial, industrial, and municipal clients. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, CT. | Finance |
Playground Global
Playground Global Investment ManagersFinance Playground Global (Playground Global) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Andy Rubin. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Finance |
Nauto, Inc.
Nauto, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Nauto, Inc. engages in the provision of artificial intelligence-powered data platform for safe driving. It offers a multi-sensor device that prevents traffic collisions. The company was founded by Stefan Heck and Frederick Soo on April 2015 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Technology Services |
Tribe Capital Growth Corp. II
Tribe Capital Growth Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Tribe Capital Growth Corp. II is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on February 1, 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Semper Paratus Acquisition Corp.
Semper Paratus Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Semper Paratus Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on April 21, 2021 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Altus Power, Inc. |