Rodolfo Jose Gonzalez Caceres
About Rodolfo Jose Gonzalez Caceres
Independent director of HSPO. Background spans energy infrastructure and regulatory affairs: director of DISTASA S.A. ESP (electricity transmission, Colombia) since June 2018; independent consultant in power generation/transmission and commodities since May 2018; prior External Relations Manager at Frontera Energy Corp. (TSE: FEC) from 2011–2018, overseeing legislative and regulatory monitoring. Education: JD (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 1992), LLM in International Law (Tulane Law, 1996), Certificate in Administrative Law (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 2006) . Class II director; re-elected by shareholders on October 29, 2025 to a three-year term (FOR 2,801,438; AGAINST 1,314,383) .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontera Energy Corp. (TSE: FEC) | External Relations Manager | Sep 2011–Apr 2018 | Monitored legislative and regulatory agenda for operations in South America |
| Horizon Space Acquisition I Corp. | Special Committee Member (Business Combination) | Established Nov 1, 2023 | Independent director member with Colon and Singh to review and evaluate proposed business combination |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISTASA S.A. ESP (Colombia) | Director | Jun 2018–present | Electricity transmission utility |
| Independent Consultant | Consultant | May 2018–present | Advises in solar/small hydro generation, transmission, commodities trading |
Board Governance
- Independence: Serves as an independent director .
- Board classification: Class II (term originally expiring at 2025 AGM); nominated and re-elected to a further three-year term at the Oct 27, 2025 meeting; Board recommended “FOR” re-election .
- Committee membership: Member of HSPO’s Special Committee (formed Nov 1, 2023) overseeing business combination evaluation .
- Audit committee: Proxy describes audit committee responsibilities and auditor selection but does not list Gonzalez Caceres as chair/member; no committee chair roles disclosed for him .
- Attendance: No director-specific board meeting attendance disclosure found in available proxies. Shareholder meeting representation was ~98.7% of outstanding shares on Oct 7, 2025 (record date) .
Committee Assignments
| Committee | Role | Established/Context | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Committee (Business Combination) | Member | Established Nov 1, 2023 | Independent director review/evaluation of LOI and proposed transaction |
Fixed Compensation
- Founder shares: Sponsor transferred 5,000 founder shares to Gonzalez Caceres at the original purchase price ($0.0145 per share) immediately prior to IPO on Sept 12, 2022 .
- Waiver of redemption: Independent directors (including Gonzalez Caceres) waived redemption rights on founder shares, which would become worthless if HSPO fails to complete a business combination within the prescribed timeline .
- Cash retainers/fees: No disclosure of non-employee director cash retainers, meeting fees, or committee chair fees in available proxies.
| Item | Date | Shares | Price per Share | Total Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder Shares transfer from Sponsor | Sept 12, 2022 | 5,000 | $0.0145 | $72.50 | Transfer at original sponsor purchase price |
| Redemption waiver on Founder Shares | Various | n/a | n/a | n/a | Founder shares become worthless absent business combination |
Performance Compensation
- RSUs/PSUs, options, performance metrics, vesting schedules: No performance-based director compensation or metrics disclosed for Gonzalez Caceres in available proxies.
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Listing | Role | Since | Interlocks/Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISTASA S.A. ESP | Not disclosed | Director | Jun 2018 | No HSPO interlocks disclosed |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Legal/regulatory: JD and Administrative Law credential; LLM in International Law .
- Sector experience: Energy generation/transmission and upstream oil & gas; regulatory monitoring experience at Frontera Energy .
- Board-relevant skills: Regulatory affairs, infrastructure/energy sector insight; SPAC special committee participation .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | Feb 8, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 | Oct 6, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beneficial Ownership (Shares) | 5,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Ownership (%) | <1% (“*”) | <1% (“*”) | <1% (“*”) |
| Security Type | Founder/Ordinary Shares | Founder/Ordinary Shares | Founder/Ordinary Shares |
| Redemption Waiver | Yes, for founder shares | Yes, for founder shares | Yes, for founder shares |
Insider Trades (Form 4)
| Filing Date | Transaction Date | Type | Shares Transacted | Price | Post-Transaction Ownership | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-05 | 2024-05-13 | Sale (S) | 1,000 | $0.00 | 4,000 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1946021/000192998024000250/0001929980-24-000250-index.htm |
Governance Assessment
- Positive signals:
- Shareholder mandate: Re-elected with 2,801,438 FOR vs 1,314,383 AGAINST; auditor appointment also approved, indicating governance continuity .
- Independence and relevant sector/regulatory experience; participation on a Special Committee for transaction review suggests engagement in disciplined deal evaluation .
- Red flags and risk indicators:
- Founder-share incentive: Independent directors (including Gonzalez Caceres) hold founder shares that become worthless absent a business combination; redemption rights waived. This structure can bias toward consummating a deal regardless of quality (alignment risk for public shareholders) .
- Sponsor control: Sponsor and CEO (Li) beneficially own ~50.20% of shares as of Oct 6, 2025, concentrating governance power and potentially constraining independent oversight .
- Limited compensation transparency: No disclosure of cash retainers, committee fees, or performance-based director compensation, reducing visibility into pay-for-performance alignment.
- Share disposal: 1,000-share sale in May 2024 with $0 price reported; while small, it reflects changes in his personal holdings. Remaining ownership is 4,000 shares, consistent with later proxy tables (Form 4 URL above).
Shareholder Vote Outcome (Re-election)
| Proposal | FOR | AGAINST | ABSTAIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Re-elect Rodolfo Jose Gonzalez Caceres (Class II) | 2,801,438 | 1,314,383 | 0 |
Related Party/Conflicts Snapshot
- Independent directors (including Gonzalez Caceres) hold founder shares, waived redemption; interests differ from public shareholders, acknowledged by the Board in recommending proposals. Extension notes and insider loans exist at HSPO level, adding potential conflicts in transaction timing/selection; no specific loans or related-party transactions disclosed for Gonzalez Caceres individually .