Christopher David Meyn
| Christopher David Meyn | |
|---|---|
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| Born | February 27, 1969 Oregon, United States |
| 💀Died | November 4, 2018 (aged 49) Oregon, United StatesNovember 4, 2018 (aged 49) |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🏫 Education | B.A. in Economics, Stanford University (1989) |
| 💼 Occupation | Investor, economist, investment banker, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Private equity in Brazil, cannabis industry involvement |
| Board member of | Arcos Dorados, WorldFund, Gávea Investimentos, LAVCA |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Daniela Meyn |
| 👶 Children | 3 |
Christopher David Meyn (February 27, 1969 – November 4, 2018) was an American investor and economist known for his work in private equity in Brazil and his later involvement in the cannabis industry in Oregon. He was a partner at Gávea Investimentos, where he managed illiquid strategies and oversaw the firm's private equity operations. He also served as Head of Illiquid Strategies for J.P. Morgan Asset Management's private equity division after J.P. Morgan acquired a majority stake in Gávea.[1]
Early Life and Education
Born on February 27, 1969, in Oregon, United States, Christopher David Meyn graduated from Stanford University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. While at Stanford, Meyn was a member of the varsity football team. His senior thesis focused on marijuana law reform.[1]
Career
Early Career and Latinvest
Meyn began his professional career in the early 1990s as an investment banker in mergers and acquisitions for Dean Witter Reynolds. (1990–1993). He then served as the Vice President of Finance for The Marks Group (1993–1995), a U.S.-based telecommunications holding company. From 1995 to 1997, he was Vice President for Dick Clark International Cable Ventures, specializing in the acquisition and development of telecom licenses in Latin America.[2]
In 1997, Christopher Meyn became Managing Director and Investment Committee member for Latinvest Asset Management and its U.S.-based parent, Globalvest Management Company. Globalvest was an independent U.S.-based asset manager focused on value investing in Latin American equities. In this role, Meyn was responsible for the firm's private equity and venture capital initiatives in Latin America. At Latinvest, Meyn coordinated early investment rounds into O Site, UOL and Módulo. Latinvest later became Latintech, just before the start of the internet bubble.[1][2]
Gávea Investimentos
Meyn joined Gávea Investimentos in January 2006 as a Partner responsible for the day-to-day management of Gávea's illiquid strategies.[2] During his tenure, Gávea raised capital for its private equity funds. Gávea Private Equity Fund III closed with $1.2 billion in commitments in 2012,[3] and Gávea Private Equity Fund V closed with $1.1 billion in 2014.[4]
Meyn was involved in transactions during his time at Gávea. He was part of the team that advised on Gávea's investment in Cosan, a Brazilian energy and infrastructure company.[2] He also served on the board of directors for Arcos Dorados, the largest McDonald's franchisee in Latin America.[5]
In 2014, Meyn received the M&A Atlas Award[6] for his contributions to the private equity industry in Brazil.[7] Meyn also served on the board of WorldFund, a non-profit organization focused on education in Latin America.[1]
J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Following J.P. Morgan's acquisition of a majority stake in Gávea Investimentos in 2010, Meyn became Head of Illiquid Strategies for J.P. Morgan Asset Management's private equity division. In this role, he continued to oversee private equity investments in Brazil and Latin America. His work and commentary was covered in financial publications including Institutional Investor,[8] Exame,[9] Capital Aberto,[10] and the Wall Street Journal[11]
In 2015, Meyn departed from Gávea Investimentos to pursue other opportunities.[12][13]
Cannabis Ventures
After his departure from Gávea, Meyn returned to Oregon and transitioned into the cannabis industry. He co-founded Gnome Grown Organics, a company involved in cannabis cultivation and retail, and EVOLVD, a brand specializing in cannabis extracts. He also participated in discussions regarding cannabis regulation with Brazil's ANVISA, advocating for medical legalization.[1] His involvement in the cannabis industry was also covered by GQ Magazine.[14]
Death
Christopher Meyn died on November 4, 2018, in Oregon at the age of 49.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Chris Meyn, um dos pioneiros do private equity no Brasil". Brazil Journal. 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Brazilian Sugar Startup: How Gavea Backed Cosan". PRLog. 2012-12-11. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "Gavea closes on $1.2bn for Brazil". Private Equity International. 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "Gavea Investimentos holds a US$1.1 billion final close". Global Private Capital Association. 2014-11-06. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. Prospectus" (PDF). CBonds. 2019. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "2014 Top50 Latin America ma Dealmakers - Global M&A Network". Archive.org - 2014 Top50 Latin America ma Dealmakers - Global M&A Network. Archived from the original on 2015-04-04. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help)CS1 maint: Unfit url (link) - ↑ "M&A Atlas Awards". Black Tie Magazine. October 2014. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "Brazil's Stellar Returns Attract Global Private Equity Players". Institutional Investor. 2014-12-24. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "Gávea compra empresas de defesa contra estagnação econômica". Exame. 2014-11-13. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ "MALAS PRONTAS" (PDF). Capital Aberto. 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ "In Their Own Words - Emerging Markets". Wall Street Journal Pro. 2014-01-02. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ "Gávea's private equity chief steps down". Buyouts Insider. 2015-09-03. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "Sócio da área de private equity deixa Gávea". Valor Econômico. 2014-08-04. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "Maconha legal: mercado bilionário conquista investidores". GQ Magazine. 2018-09-01. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
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- Brazil Journal: Chris Meyn, um dos pioneiros do private equity no Brasil
- GQ Magazine: Maconha legal: mercado bilionário conquista investidores
- IFLR: Christopher Meyn, Gávea Investimentos
- Buyouts Insider: Gavea's private equity chief steps down
- 2014 Top50 Latin America ma Dealmakers « Global M&A Network
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