Delta Syndicate LLC is a Delaware-structured special purpose vehicle (SPV) established to acquire and operate a portfolio of energy and petrochemical processing assets. The investment strategy focuses on infrastructure-backed businesses involved in converting hydrocarbons into high-value industrial products.
The underlying assets operate across key stages of the petrochemical value chain, including feedstock procurement, refining and processing, derivative manufacturing, and distribution. These operations are supported by capital-intensive infrastructure, long-term offtake agreements, and demand driven by global industrial consumption.
The energy and petrochemical sector represents a foundational component of the global economy, supplying critical inputs across manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and infrastructure. Investments in this segment are characterised by asset-backed value, operational scale, and stable revenue generation.
Alexandra D. Sterling
Managing Member, Delta Syndicate LLC
Alexandra D. Sterling brings over 18 years of experience in industrial acquisitions, infrastructure investment, and operational turnarounds. She has led multiple transactions across manufacturing and energy-linked sectors, focusing on acquiring and optimizing asset-heavy businesses. Prior to Delta Syndicate, she held a senior acquisitions role at a leading industrial real estate investment trust, where she managed a portfolio exceeding $400 million in manufacturing and processing assets. Her experience spans deal sourcing, operational restructuring, and long-term value creation through disciplined capital deployment.
Michael R. Hayes
Chief Operating Officer
Michael R. Hayes brings over 20 years of operational leadership across industrial manufacturing and energy-linked processing facilities. He has managed multi-site operations with a focus on production efficiency, safety compliance, and throughput optimization. His experience includes overseeing large-scale processing units, implementing operational improvements, and managing teams across complex industrial environments. He has a strong track record of improving margins through disciplined cost control and process optimization.
Daniel K. Foster
Head of Commercial & Offtake
Daniel K. Foster has over 15 years of experience in industrial sales, commodity markets, and long-term offtake structuring. He has led commercial strategy for manufacturing and processing businesses, focusing on securing stable, multi-year contracts with industrial buyers. His expertise includes pricing strategy, customer relationship management, and contract negotiation across domestic and international markets, ensuring predictable revenue streams and strong client retention.
Sara L. Whitmore
Chief Financial Officer
Sara L. Whitmore brings over 17 years of experience in corporate finance, infrastructure investment, and capital structuring. She has worked across private equity-backed industrial platforms, managing financial planning, reporting, and capital allocation. Her background includes structuring debt and equity financing, overseeing financial controls, and driving disciplined financial management across asset-heavy businesses.