HOUSTON, September 29, 2020-- Ara Partners, a private equity firm specializing in industrial decarbonization investments, has hired Manoj Sahoo as Operating Partner. Mr. Sahoo brings more than 20 years of experience across commercial, operational, and technical functions in the food & agriculture sector. "We're very happy to add Manoj to the Ara Partners team," said Cory Steffek, Managing Director of Ara Partners. "Manoj has a long and distinguished history as a prominent executive in food & agriculture.