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August 1, 2025 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

City Capital is proud to announce the appointment of Patricia Manuela Huitrón García (Paty Huitrón) as its first Chief Purpose Officer (CPO). This newly established executive role reaffirms City Capital’s dedication to sustainable value creation across its core investment sectors: logistics, energy, health, food and beverage, emerging technologies, education, and finance.

With over two decades of experience in economic policy, international development, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship, Patricia brings an unparalleled perspective to the integration of financial performance with social impact. Her global track record spans consulting for UNICEF, the World Bank, and the International Labour Organization, as well as launching businesses that serve children and youth through education, tourism, and human development.

Patricia holds advanced degrees from ITAM, Imperial College, and Maastricht University, where she also conducted doctoral research at the United Nations University – UNU-MERIT. She has led postgraduate programs in social policy and public finance across Europe, Asia, and Africa, and has been a pioneer in digital learning for development practitioners worldwide.

In her new role, Patricia will lead the articulation of City Capital’s purpose strategy, ensuring that ESG, DEI, and stakeholder engagement principles are embedded in the firm’s operations and investment philosophy. Her appointment marks a pivotal milestone in City Capital’s evolution toward becoming a global leader in purpose-aligned private capital.

August 1, 2025 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands

City Capital is pleased to announce the appointment of Hae-Bum (Andrew) Yun as Sector Expert for New Tech and Infrastructure, strengthening its leadership in high-impact investment initiatives across Mexico’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

With a robust academic and professional background in computer vision, structural engineering, and large-scale systems design, Mr. Yun brings a unique blend of deep technical expertise and field-based insight into City Capital’s growing portfolio of innovation-driven infrastructure projects.

Andrew has played a key role in the strategic design and implementation of technology partnerships between South Korea and Mexico, including R&D-driven platforms and smart infrastructure projects within Mexico’s emerging SEZs. His work has supported the integration of advanced imaging, digital twin, and AI-based solutions in sectors ranging from logistics to agro-industrial development.

”We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to the team,” said A. Salanauskas, Managing Partner at City Capital. “His ability to bridge frontier technologies with large-scale infrastructure applications aligns perfectly with City Capital’s mission to transform development models through innovation and international collaboration.”

Andrew holds a PhD from the University of Southern California and has contributed to several global collaborations at the intersection of research, entrepreneurship, and public infrastructure. At City Capital, he will lead technical advisory efforts and shape strategic direction for a new wave of public-private investments across key regions in Mexico.

July 31, 2025 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands

City Capital is proud to announce the incorporation of Volko de Jong as a Sector Expert to accompany the development of the firm’s New Energy and Infrastructure Portfolios, reinforcing its commitment to mobilizing private capital for high-impact, future-ready projects in Latin America and beyond.

Volko de Jong brings over two decades of international experience at the intersection of infrastructure, energy transition, and public-private collaboration. His advisory work with governments, institutional investors, and multilateral agencies has positioned him as a respected thought leader in financing models that catalyze sustainable infrastructure. Volko’s appointment will provide strategic and technical depth to City Capital’s expanding initiatives in modular LNG, clean hydrogen, grid-scale renewables, port logistics, and industrial infrastructure.

This announcement builds on City Capital’s 2025 Strategic Focus, outlined in its New Year Statement published in January, which emphasized three pillars:

• Deploying purpose-driven capital across energy and infrastructure value chains
• Leveraging global partnerships to unlock regional potential, particularly in Mexico
• Structuring resilient investment platforms aligned with ESG, impact, and co-development principles

“With Volko joining our team, we are deepening our execution capabilities in one of the most dynamic sectors for climate-aligned growth,” said David G. Rodríguez, Chief Economist at City Capital. “His global insights and hands-on expertise will be invaluable as we move from origination to bankability across our infrastructure pipeline.”

Volko de Jong will initially focus on supporting a strategic LNG project  and an EOR and CCUS portfolio in Mexico and emerging green logistics corridors.

July 7, 2025 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

City Capital today announced a strategic decision to significantly increase its assets under management in the smart logistics sector across Northern Europe. The expansion aligns with the firm’s long-term commitment to sustainable infrastructure, technology-driven value chains, and resilient supply networks.

The new investment focus will target high-impact logistics corridors, port-based hubs, multimodal platforms, and AI-integrated warehousing solutions. City Capital aims to strengthen the region’s capacity for nearshoring, green freight, and digital trade flow optimization.

“Our increased presence in Northern Europe’s smart logistics space is a natural evolution of our purpose-driven investment model,” said a spokesperson from City Capital. “We are investing in systems that don’t just move goods efficiently — they move economies forward. This means decarbonization, digitalization, and deep alignment with European Union priorities around connectivity, circularity, and competitiveness.”

City Capital’s expansion will be led through existing partnerships and new alliances with infrastructure developers, technology providers, and sovereign innovation platforms. The firm is currently evaluating anchor opportunities in ports and industrial clusters, with a strong interest in logistics zones that serve both Atlantic and Baltic maritime routes.

This initiative also complements City Capital’s active roles in the development of agro-industrial corridors, LNG infrastructure, and sustainable energy projects in emerging markets.

June 30, 2025 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Busan, Republic of Korea 

City Capital is proud to announce that David G. Rodríguez, the firm’s Chief Economist, will participate as a featured speaker at the Global Leaders Forum during the World Smart City Expo 2025, to be held in Busan, Republic of Korea.

At the invitation of Seoul National University, Mr. Rodríguez will deliver a conference titled:

“Talent Development and FDI in High-Tech Sectors in Mexico: A Strategic Bridge Between Innovation and Inclusion.”

The conference will explore Mexico’s emerging role as a strategic hub for advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, AI-enabled industries, and climate tech, emphasizing the critical interplay between human capital formation, global investment trends, and smart regional development.

“We are honored to see David G. Rodríguez represent City Capital on such a prestigious platform,” said a City Capital spokesperson. “His vision on the role of emerging markets in high-tech innovation aligns with our broader commitment to purpose-driven investment and international collaboration.”

The World Smart City Expo 2025 is one of the largest gatherings of global city leaders, tech pioneers, and policy innovators. This year’s event in Busan will focus on intelligent urban systems, digital transformation, and sustainable value chains. The Global Leaders Forum segment brings together thought leaders to discuss the strategic outlook for cities and regions in the age of AI, connectivity, and climate urgency.

Mr. Rodríguez’s participation also reflects City Capital’s expanding presence across Asia and Latin America, with active projects in smart logistics, energy, agri-food, and emerging technologies.

About David G. Rodríguez

David G. Rodríguez serves as Chief Economist at City Capital, where he leads strategic intelligence and global policy engagement. His work bridges macroeconomic foresight with real-sector transformation across infrastructure, energy, and digital ecosystems. A recognized voice in multilateral and academic circles, David has advised public and private stakeholders across four continents.

February 7, 2025 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands 

City Capital has concluded a high-level mission across the BALTIC, BENELUX and DACH regions, reinforcing its commitment to emerging technologies and securing a new wave of strategic partnerships in the fields of semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and next-generation digital infrastructure. Over the course of two weeks, City Capital held targeted engagements with innovation agencies, research clusters, and technology platforms, mainly in Lithuania, The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. The mission was designed to accelerate cross-border collaboration, identify co-investment opportunities, and position City Capital as a bridge between EU-based innovation ecosystems and emerging markets with high growth potential — notably Mexico. “Our mission to the BALTIC, DACH and BENELUX regions confirmed what we already believed — these countries are not only digital leaders, but also global connectors of purpose-driven innovation,” said a spokesperson for City Capital. “We are returning to Amsterdam with a full pipeline of partnerships across semiconductors, AI integration, and applied deep tech, ready to be scaled into high-impact platforms.”Key outcomes from the mission include:

• Preliminary alignment with semiconductor R&D hubs in Belgium and Lithuania, focused on supply chain resilience and localized fabrication.
• Structured dialogue with AI and advanced algorithms and computing clusters in The Netherlands, exploring exportable use cases in logistics, public infrastructure, and energy.
• Engagement with sovereign funds and EU innovation agencies to co-develop venture-scale infrastructure for deep tech deployment in climate-sensitive sectors.

City Capital’s team also presented its Emerging Tech Corridor model, which connects innovation nodes in Europe with scalable deployment opportunities in emerging markets — particularly in smart industry zones and special economic districts.This mission follows City Capital’s 2025 strategy launch, which outlined a focused investment agenda in agri-food, smart logistics, energy, and emerging technologies across both developed and frontier economies.

January 15, 2025 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands

City Capital has announced a bold strategic commitment to deepen its focus across four core sectors in 2025: agri-food systems, smart logistics, energy transition, and emerging technologies. This multi-sector growth agenda will guide City Capital’s deployment of capital and partnerships across Northern Europe and selected emerging markets, including Latin America and Southeast Asia. Our 2025 strategy reflects our confidence in a world where purpose and performance go hand in hand,” said a City Capital spokesperson. “We’re entering this year with a long-term view — building resilient infrastructure, powering sustainable industries, and scaling frontier innovation that unlocks opportunity where it’s needed most.”

City Capital’s sector priorities are designed to capture value from major global transitions:

• Agri-Food: Investment in value-added food systems, cold chains, and climate-resilient agriculture.
• Smart Logistics: Expansion into digital logistics platforms, multimodal hubs, and green freight corridors.
• Energy: Acceleration of clean energy infrastructure, LNG transition assets, and integrated power solutions.
• Emerging Tech: Targeted support for AI, IoT, and advanced manufacturing capabilities that strengthen local ecosystems.

In Northern Europe, City Capital will build on its strong regional network to back innovation in port logistics, agro-tech, and industrial decarbonization. In emerging markets, the firm is mobilizing blended finance and local partnerships to co-develop scalable infrastructure anchored in inclusive economic growth.

The year 2025 also marks a renewed emphasis on long-term resilience, with City Capital integrating ESG, digitalization, and purpose-driven governance into every stage of project development.

“From Mexico to The Baltics, we are partnering with the builders of tomorrow,” said the spokesperson. “We see 2025 as a year of intelligent investment — where the right capital in the right hands accelerates transformation, not just transactions.”

About City Capital

City Capital is a global investment and advisory firm specialized in purpose-driven infrastructure, industrial transformation, and energy systems. Through high-impact platforms across Europe and selected locations in the Global South,City Capital delivers long-term value by linking local development with global opportunity.

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