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About Me

With over 18 years' in the field of sustainable development spanning more than 12 countries, my approach provides a rich blend of field experience, academic excellence, and deep commitment to the economic viability of the undervalued. Always in pursuit of sustainable agriculture and rural development, my work is underpinned by a unique blend of academic rigor and practical engagement. My aim is to ensure that sustainability is not just a concept but a living, breathing reality for communities and businesses alike. 

For a detailed overview of my professional background, please visit my LinkedIn profile.

Education

• Certified expert in Agriculture Finance, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Germany, 2021-2022

• PhD Economic Development, Unicamp, Campinas, Brazil, 2014-2020

• MSc Agricultural Development, AgroParisTech, Paris, France, 2004-2006

• BSc Agronomic Engineer, AgroParisTech, Paris, France, 2000-2004

Employment history

Freelance Consultant, Campinas, Brazil (Oct 2022 – Present)

Global Lead, Farm and Supply Chain Economics, Rainforest Alliance, Campinas, Brazil (May 2021 –

Sept 2022)

Resilient Agriculture Programme Manager, Solidaridad, São Paulo, Brazil (Feb 2019 – Apr 2021)

Consultant, Reporter Brasil, Campinas, Brazil (June 2018 – Jan 2019)

Lead for Latin America, Trase/Global Canopy, Campinas, Brazil (May 2016 – May 2018)

Head for South America & Project Officer, Earthworm Foundation, Campinas, Brazil (Jan 2008 – Nov

2015)

Market Analyst, FranceAgriMer, Paris, France (Sept 2006 – Mar 2007)

Researcher, University of Valencia, Spain & Institute of Research for Development, Indonesia (Jan

2005 – Aug 2006)

Impact Evaluator, Electricians Without Borders, Paraguay (June 2004 – Dec 2004)

Functional expertise

Economic Viability:

  • Strategized sustainable livelihoods and economic resilience for cocoa, coffee, and fruit sectors in West Africa and Latin America with the Rainforest Alliance.

  • Spearheaded poverty reduction projects in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, significantly enhancing farmer incomes and regional economies.

 

Agricultural Development:

  • Managed a diverse portfolio of agricultural projects in Brazil, impacting thousands of farmers across sugarcane, coffee, cotton, and orange sectors, improving incomes and sustainability.

  • Led rural extension projects, forging impactful partnerships with corporations and cooperatives.

 

Sustainability:

  • Directed large-scale technical assistance for sustainable practices in timber, pulp, paper, palm oil, and charcoal supply chains with the Earthworm Foundation.

  • Achieved FSC certification for 510,000 ha of tropical forests across South America.

Geographies & sectors
 

• Experience across diverse geographies, including West Africa (Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana), the Americas (Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, USA), Southeast Asia (Indonesia), and Europe (France, Spain).

• Worked in several sectors, including cocoa, coffee, orange, yerba mate, sugarcane, cotton, timber, pulp, paper, palm oil, and charcoal.

Partners
 

• Field organisations: cooperatives, farmer associations, local governments and NGOs.

• Private sector: 3M, ADM, Camargo Corrêa, Coca-Cola Cargill, Casino, Intercement, Leroy Merlin, Natura, Nestlé

• Governments and Public Sector Entities: European Commission, DFID, GGGI, NORAD, SNV, USDA

Languages

Fluent in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish

Recognitions received

• Bonsucro Inspire Award, 2023

• Benchmarking Brazil Sustainability Award, 2014

• FecomércioSP Sustainability Award, 2014

• Honorary citizen of Hernandarias, Paraguay, 2004 and Catutí, Brazil, 2020

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