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Ivo Cozzi
Pinnacle Club Sales Ambassador, Algodon Wine Estates
Shareholder Relations, Gaucho Holdings

Maria Echevarria
Chief Financial Officer

Gregory Gassoso
Ambassador - Senior Managing Director, Real Estate Development

icozzi@gauchoholdings.com
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Ivo Cozzi currently serves as the Shareholder Relations representative for Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. ("Gaucho Holdings") and as the Sales Ambassador for Algodon Wine Estates within the Pinnacle Club. Born in Argentina, he brings over five years of experience in shareholder relations and business development to his roles. Mr. Cozzi's professional journey began in the world of tennis, where he achieved notable success as a junior player. He participated in some of the most prestigious events globally, including serving as a sparring partner at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in 2017. Following his tennis career, he transitioned to the business sector, leveraging the competitive mindset he honed on the court to excel in his new ventures. In addition to his business acumen, Mr. Cozzi has demonstrated a strong commitment to social responsibility. He co-developed the "Tenis Villa 31" program, which provides social support and tennis instruction to children in Villa 31, one of Buenos Aires' most underprivileged neighborhoods. This initiative underscores his dedication to giving back to the community and fostering development through sports. Mr. Cozzi's international experience is extensive, having lived and worked in various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, the USA, Spain, Italy, and France. His global perspective is further enriched by his linguistic abilities; he is a native Spanish speaker, fluent in English and Portuguese, and has basic knowledge of Italian and French. Mr. Cozzi graduated in 2023 from Torcuato Ditella University with a degree in Business Administration. Outside of his professional life, Mr. Cozzi enjoys spending time in nature and engaging in a variety of sports, including tennis, golf, and soccer. His diverse background and multifaceted interests make him a valuable asset to Gaucho Holdings and Algodon Wine Estates.

Phone: 212.739.7668
Fax: 212.655.3681
mechevarria@gauchoholdings.com
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Maria I. Echevarria brings over 25 years of expertise in Accounting, Compliance, Finance, Information Systems, and Operations, significantly transforming organizational efficiency and driving strategic growth. She spent a decade in the banking industry, focusing on Mortgage Quality Control, Compliance, Financial Analysis, and Mortgage Accounting. Early in her career, Maria navigated the stringent compliance requirements of both public and private sectors, gaining significant experience with agencies like FHA, VA, and other mortgage guarantors. Maria has spearheaded critical programs to ensure strict adherence to investor requirements for reporting, remittances, escrow accounting, and default management for major entities like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and other private investors. She has expertly coordinated a wide range of audits—both regulatory and financial—providing strategic guidance to division heads on remediation measures and ensuring their successful implementation. Among her notable achievements are her leadership in SEC reporting, financial analysis, and the execution of major initiatives such as SOX, BSA, and AML reporting, along with the precise valuation of financial instruments. In addition to her banking experience, Maria served in senior management roles overseeing Finance, Information Systems, and Operations for two non-profit organizations for five years. Throughout her career, she has honed her skills in preparing financial reports, coordinating budgets and projections, delivering financial presentations, and analyzing financial data. Maria has also contributed to academia by developing and teaching accounting courses at Herzing University and serving as an adjunct faculty member at Southern New Hampshire University. She is a CPA licensed in New Jersey and Puerto Rico, holding a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Puerto Rico and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Maria is fluent in both Spanish and English. She joined Gaucho Holdings in June 2014 as the Corporate Controller, where she was responsible for corporate consolidation, policies and procedures, and creating various SEC filing reports. Maria has fostered positive and interactive relationships with Gaucho Holdings’ global operations in Argentina.

ggassoso@gauchoholdings.com
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Mr. Gassoso is one of the Senior Managing Directors of Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc.  With over 20 years' experience in business, he has served in an investment capacity with our broker-dealer since 2001, and as a Senior Managing Director of Gaucho Group for more than 12 years.  His responsibilities include the development of Algodon’s Golf & Tennis Club amenities, as well as development and sales of Algodon's vineyards, luxury homesites and real estate.  Mr. Gassoso is also one of the founders of Hollywood Burger, a “Fresh Food, Fast!” restaurant concept currently operational in the U.S. and Argentina. He has over 17 years’ experience in the securities industry, and previously served as Senior Investment Advisor at National Securities.  He enjoys traveling in both his professional and personal life, which gives him the opportunity to meet most of his clients in person and establish long-lasting relationships.  He is an avid golfer and all-around sportsman, and in his spare time he enjoys coaching his son’s football and basketball teams.

Vincent J. Maritato
Ambassador - Business Development

Matias Mazza
Strategy & Business Development Manager, Gaucho Holdings

Eric Stear
Ambassador - Director of Marketing

vmaritato@algodongroup.com
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Mr. Maritato is a founding partner of Gaucho Group Holdings, INC., and has over 20 years of experience in the finance industry. His responsibilities include sales and development of Algodon’s vineyards, luxury homesites and real estate.  Mr. Maritato is also one of the founders of Hollywood Burger, a “Fresh Food, Fast!” restaurant concept currently operational in the U.S. and Argentina. His entrepreneurial expertise includes seeking opportunities in private equity funding & venture capital for early stage startup companies.  His previous experience includes positions and achievements as Vice President and Senior Vice President for several boutique brokerage firms in New York City. Mr. Maritato attended the New York Institute of Finance, and graduated from Kingsborough College with an Associate's degree in Applied Science. When not at the office, Mr. Maritato enjoys playing golf, boating, and traveling.

Phone: +1 (240) 486-5418
mmazza@gauchoholdings.com
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Matias Mazza serves as the Strategy & Business Development Manager for Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. ("Gaucho Holdings"), playing an integral role in the company's strategic planning and growth. He is instrumental in guiding the expansion journeys of Gaucho – Buenos Aires and Algodon properties, orchestrating capital-raising efforts to align with the company’s growth aspirations. Mr. Mazza assists the Managing Directors in charting a course for sustainable business expansion, identifying opportunities, forging partnerships, and implementing initiatives to elevate all aspects of the assets under Gaucho Holdings' management. In addition to his responsibilities at Gaucho Holdings, Mr. Mazza also serves as the Strategy & Business Development Manager for projects under the Hollywood Burger umbrella. In this role, he collaborates closely with the CEO and Managing Directors to foster continuous brand development, ensuring the strategic growth and success of Hollywood Burger. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mr. Mazza attended Pace University in New York City, where he studied Business Economics.

Phone: 212.739.7669
rstear@gauchoholdings.com
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Mr. Stear has over 15 years of experience in luxury brand development, business marketing and communications.  He has served with Gaucho Group since 2006, and is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the Company’s marketing, branding, and corporate communications strategies and any related programs that support the Company’s vision, mission, culture, and business goals. He oversees all branding and brand development, marketing and advertising, website content, social media outlets, media relations, press releases, and general public relations activities for the Company, its subsidiaries and wholly owned businesses. He continues to play an essential role in successfully positioning Gaucho Group's portfolio within the high-end luxury sectors, and whose hospitality and fine wines have accordingly been honored with numerous international awards, top media coverage and accolades.  He also serves as Director of Marketing and is one of the founders of Hollywood Burger, a “Fresh Food, Fast!” restaurant concept currently operational in the U.S.  Mr. Stear holds a Digital Marketing Certification from CUNY Hunter College and received his BFA in Liberal Arts and Theatre from the University of North Carolina.

Brian J. Stern
Ambassador - Senior Managing Director, Venture Capital

bstern@gauchoholdings.com
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With over 13 years' experience in business, he has served in an investment capacity with our broker-dealer since 2002, and as a Managing Director of Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. he has spearheaded Algodon’s investment activity and growth for more than 8 years.  His responsibilities include development and sales of Gaucho Group’s luxury brand, wine, vineyards, luxury homesites and real estate.  Mr. Stern is also a Managing Director and one of the founders of Hollywood Burger, a “Fresh Food, Fast!” restaurant concept currently operational in the U.S. Early in his career, he spearheaded several startup entrepreneurial endeavors in the music, retail, printing, and painting industry. Mr. Stern continued with his entrepreneurial spirit in joining a small retail company, The Men’s Wearhouse, and held a 9 year management position, where his responsibilities included New Market Ventures and Client Relations. In that time, the company grew from just over 100 stores to roughly 500. Mr. Stern was instrumental in bringing the first stores into New York and successfully launched 5 stores before leaving. He is involved with the NFTE foundation, which teaches entrepreneurism and inspires young people from low-income communities to find their paths to success, the Humane Society, and the ASPCA. Mr. Stern attended Baruch College and New York University and has a BA in Finance and Economics. He has lived and studied abroad in Florence, Italy at the Lorenzo De Medici School of Arts and Sevilla, Spain at the Instituto Internacional de Negocios. He is conversational in Spanish, and in his free time he is an avid outdoorsman, enjoys playing golf and traveling.