Experience

Epicca.bio

• Argentina
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and Managing Director

  • May 2013 - Present

  Epicca provides concrete B2B solutions in the use of biopolymer materials for a porfolio of brands in Latin America - from largest corporate names to new, 'lifestyles', trendsetting companies - thus generating demand for green chem technology, especially thermoplastics, coatings, and inks. When our clients decide to go green, we help their supply chain go green as well, building a cluster of innovation around each green chem application that will land on a store shelf. Epicca provides concrete B2B solutions in the use of biopolymer materials for a porfolio of brands in Latin America - from largest corporate names to new, 'lifestyles', trendsetting companies - thus generating demand for green chem technology, especially thermoplastics, coatings, and inks. When our clients decide to go green, we help their supply chain go green as well, building a cluster of innovation around each green chem application that will land on a store shelf.



Guayakí Yerba Mate

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Feb 2014 - Nov 2015

  Guayaki, in its expansion into Brazil, joint ventured with a serious of industrial and harvesting stakeholders. Throughout this time, I was responsible for quality management and planning, especially in processing facilities, always bringing to the forefront the company's profound commitment to environmental and social sustainability. Guayaki, in its expansion into Brazil, joint ventured with a serious of industrial and harvesting stakeholders. Throughout this time, I was responsible for quality management and planning, especially in processing facilities, always bringing to the forefront the company's profound commitment to environmental and social sustainability.



Sanitas Partners

• Córdoba, Argentina

• Director for Regional Project Development

  • Oct 2007 - 2014

  Sanitas has established a strong position in Argentina and Uruguay in the develpment of Regional Projects for Disposal of Non Hazardous Solid Waste. Sanitas Partners, LLC, has over 30 years experience in creating and managing Waste and Energy systems for Municipal and Industrial Solid Waste. Sanitas belongs to the same group as TAU, LLC, one of the world's most sophisticated and knowledgeable logistics operators in waste management. Our team at Sanitas is deeply engaged in engineering and logistics, legal procedures, permitting processes, sales, political presentations, finance and capital markets for projects in Latin America. Show less



Fair Trade USA

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Consultant

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2008

  I was asked to analyze the value chain in the production of Yerba Mate (tea) in Argentina and Brazil, and benchmark economic and social aspects of primary production, especially focusing on small producer and field workers. Work included research and a 5000 km. tour to visit production areas. Deliverables are to be handed over to FLO (Fair Trade Labeling Organization) so that Fair Trade standards can be devised for the international yerba mate market. I was asked to analyze the value chain in the production of Yerba Mate (tea) in Argentina and Brazil, and benchmark economic and social aspects of primary production, especially focusing on small producer and field workers. Work included research and a 5000 km. tour to visit production areas. Deliverables are to be handed over to FLO (Fair Trade Labeling Organization) so that Fair Trade standards can be devised for the international yerba mate market.



Gebana AG

• GMP & Quality Management Consultant

  • Jun 2007 - Feb 2008

  Gebana produces from soybean, corn and bananas, to biodiesel, all with Organic and Fair Trade Certification. Gebana had devised a very complete Good Manufacturing Practice program for its Brazilian branch, but was a long way off from actual implementation and acceptance of quality procedures by staff members. Turning the GMP program into a down to earth plan was my main challenge, which ended in the organization of the Quality Management Team at Gebana Brazil. Gebana produces from soybean, corn and bananas, to biodiesel, all with Organic and Fair Trade Certification. Gebana had devised a very complete Good Manufacturing Practice program for its Brazilian branch, but was a long way off from actual implementation and acceptance of quality procedures by staff members. Turning the GMP program into a down to earth plan was my main challenge, which ended in the organization of the Quality Management Team at Gebana Brazil.



Guayakí Yerba Mate

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• GMP & Quality Management Consultant

  • Nov 2006 - Oct 2007

  I devised and implemented a Quality Assurance System to certify Good Manufacturing Practice, integrated with Organic and Fair Trade standards. The result was a very down to earth project built and implemented bottom-up, through strong interaction with company staff and suppliers. I devised and implemented a Quality Assurance System to certify Good Manufacturing Practice, integrated with Organic and Fair Trade standards. The result was a very down to earth project built and implemented bottom-up, through strong interaction with company staff and suppliers.



ArtePueblo

• Córdoba, Argentina

• (Co) Founder and Owner

  • Jul 2002 - Aug 2007

  ArtePueblo,helped small, poor artisans and producers connect with modern, standardized markets. We not only sourced goods, but also helped artisans and producers in planning and financing, and in issues of production, quality, value chains, and pricing. ArtePueblo retailed mostly through hotels. ArtePueblo built sales experience in Argentina, its domestic market, as well as in the US, Spain, the UK, and Switzerland. ArtePueblo,helped small, poor artisans and producers connect with modern, standardized markets. We not only sourced goods, but also helped artisans and producers in planning and financing, and in issues of production, quality, value chains, and pricing. ArtePueblo retailed mostly through hotels. ArtePueblo built sales experience in Argentina, its domestic market, as well as in the US, Spain, the UK, and Switzerland.



Geos Foundation

• Córdoba, Argentina

• Founder and Managing Director

  • Sep 2002 - Dec 2005

  Stationed in Argentina, Geos is a non-profit dedicated to promoting a democratic society and sustainable economies, mainly through advocacy work and using strong networking to leverage public agendas. Geos was a personal challenge to change sides of the counter after working at the Avina Foundation, and address local issues with a hands on approach. Geos was a founding member of the Red Puentes network for Corporate Social Responsibility (www.redpuentes.org). Stationed in Argentina, Geos is a non-profit dedicated to promoting a democratic society and sustainable economies, mainly through advocacy work and using strong networking to leverage public agendas. Geos was a personal challenge to change sides of the counter after working at the Avina Foundation, and address local issues with a hands on approach. Geos was a founding member of the Red Puentes network for Corporate Social Responsibility (www.redpuentes.org).



Fundación Avina

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Knowledge Management - External Consultant

  • Aug 2002 - Dec 2002

  Facing an issue as complex as fostering sustainable development in Latin America, Avina was challenged by the need to better assess the impact of its work and investment. Consequently, I carried out a benchmark study in knowledge management and Impact Assessment and Evaluation, with over 30 on-site visits to leading foundations, new philanthropists, academia, multilateral institutions and businesses in the US, UK, Argentina, and Brazil. Facing an issue as complex as fostering sustainable development in Latin America, Avina was challenged by the need to better assess the impact of its work and investment. Consequently, I carried out a benchmark study in knowledge management and Impact Assessment and Evaluation, with over 30 on-site visits to leading foundations, new philanthropists, academia, multilateral institutions and businesses in the US, UK, Argentina, and Brazil.



Fundación Avina

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Portfolio Manager

  • 1999 - Feb 2001

  I've worked on +50 projects concerned with sustainable development, in strategic planning, networking, benchmarking and detailed budget and financial analysis. Projects included sustainable investment, sustainable production, micro finance, coop development, fair trade, education, information technology, etc. I've worked on +50 projects concerned with sustainable development, in strategic planning, networking, benchmarking and detailed budget and financial analysis. Projects included sustainable investment, sustainable production, micro finance, coop development, fair trade, education, information technology, etc.