RE: Brian is a horrible CEO. Horrible moves the last five years.29 May 2025 10:48
I share your assessment of the situation. While transparency from Fodere remains limited, it’s reasonable to assume Brian and NVS have greater visibility—though regulatory and strategic considerations likely restrict their ability to communicate details publicly.
The alignment of incentives is clear: with 20%+ stakes each, Brian and Luis have significant skin in the game. Their focus will inevitably be on unlocking value, even if shareholder frustrations aren’t always addressed proactively. That said, the lack of progress updates—whether due to minor delays or deeper issues—only fuels uncertainty, which benefits no one.
Your point about Fodere’s ownership structure is critical. With directors (including Quinn) heavily invested, the motivation to deliver exists—but the repeated delays raise valid concerns about execution risk. While maintaining a collaborative relationship is necessary, shareholders deserve clearer timelines or milestones to gauge progress.
Diversification into a parallel project seems prudent. Replicating even a fraction of Luis’s Bravo success would mitigate the overreliance on Fodere’s timelines. Given Jangada’s track record in asset acquisition, pursuing such an opportunity could restore confidence while this plays out.