130+ Years Combined Experience
21 Executive Leaders
$400M+ Capital Projects Delivered
40+ Years Industry Experience

Executive Leadership

Strategic vision, financial governance, and operational excellence at the highest level

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Daniel Baron

Chief Executive Officer

Founder and CEO overseeing Nu Agri Asia's multiple integrated 'estate based' agri-processing projects with expansion potential across Southeast Asia and West Africa. With over 40 years in the global food industry, Dan previously built a U.S. snack company to $100M annual revenue with 30,000+ retail outlets.

Key Expertise: Strategic vision, capital formation, green bond issuance, Singapore HoldCo architecture, SPAC readiness
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Rex Tabugo

Chief Technical Officer

Licensed mechanical engineer with 35+ years leading technical delivery of $400M+ in capital projects. Rex oversees master planning for all processing equipment, ensuring ASME, HACCP, Halal, and BRC compliance. He leads fabrication teams and enforces AWS D1.6 welding standards.

Key Expertise: Equipment fabrication, FAT/SAT testing, ASME compliance, technical succession planning
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Jon Sibug

Group CFO & Director of Finance

Big Four-trained CFO implementing centralized accounting systems for real-time financial visibility and green bond covenant tracking. Jon manages BIR/SEC compliance, BOI registrations, and the 12% cost-plus transfer pricing model aligned with OECD guidelines.

Key Expertise: Financial architecture, transfer pricing, ESG KPI reporting, green bond trustee liaison
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Lemuel Yari

Director of Financial Governance & Compliance

Ensures audit trail integrity across all Philippine operations through monthly CSR audits, quarterly reconciliations, and regulatory filings. Lemuel leads BOI registrations and monitors political risk in emerging markets like BARMM and Ghana.

Key Expertise: Governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, audit readiness
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Remedios Rivadillo

Director of QA/QC, Certifications & R&D

Food scientist ensuring all products meet HACCP, Halal, Kosher, BRC, ISO 22000, USDA/EU Organic, and Carbon Neutral standards. Remedios manages third-party audits (SGS, TÜV, JAKIM) and leads product R&D for value-added derivatives.

Key Expertise: Global certifications, sensory testing, carbon credit validation, R&D innovation
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Cherry Jocson

Director of Strategic Initiatives & Integration

Strategic integrator with 10+ years in export manufacturing (Fownes Bros of New York) and former AVP at Philippine Airlines. Cherry designs corporate governance frameworks and operational dashboards ensuring institutional-grade precision.

Key Expertise: Corporate development, project portfolio architecture, ESG outcomes, investor narratives

Operations & Support

Administrative excellence, community engagement, and infrastructure development

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Arvita de Guzman

Head of Administration

Oversees HR, payroll, onboarding, and compliance across all entities. Arvita implements the Employee Handbook, leads annual training on ESG reporting and data privacy, and manages document control for policies and certifications.

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Rizza Balboa

Head of Real Estate

Leads land acquisition, site preparation, permitting, and infrastructure development across master estate developments. Rizza negotiates long-term leases, coordinates LGU clearances, and ensures secure tenure for farming communities.

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Tisha Teves

Director of CSR & Community Impact

Leads Nu Agri Asia's 1% revenue CSR program, managing diversified investment vehicles to generate long-term wealth for farmers. Publishes semi-annual CSR Impact Reports aligned with UN SDGs and resolves disputes within 15 business days.

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Mae Manrique

Farmer Relations & Sustainability

Primary liaison with 15 AFTC cooperative regions, managing contract farming agreements and distributing ADAR/Re-Genesis inputs. Mae tracks sustainability metrics including soil organic carbon (+3% p.a.) and farmer income uplift for green bond KPIs.

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Gio Borgonia Cornejo

Head of Information Technology

Secures and integrates digital infrastructure including ERP systems, SCADA monitoring, blockchain-secured ledgers for CSR distributions, and mobile payment platforms. Gio enforces cybersecurity protocols and manages disaster recovery planning.

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Bea Briones Mapalo

Head of Technical Marketing

Translates complex product specifications and ESG achievements into compelling narratives for investors and buyers. Bea develops pitch decks, supports roadshows (Anuga, FoodEx), and manages EU/US buyer relationships.

Technical Leadership

Engineering excellence, fabrication precision, and automation innovation

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Justin Tan

Project Manager Coco-Plex / GM (Phase II)

Leads the $155M Macalelon CocoPlex build-out of four factories including utilities, cold storage, and admin complex. Justin oversees contractor selection, budget control, and FAT/SAT validation for on-time, on-budget delivery. Post-commissioning, will manage 2000+ staff.

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Ronald Quedialdon

Senior Chemical Engineer & Deputy CTO

Process validation specialist with formal succession plan to assume CTO role. Ron verifies fabrication work using engineering formulas and stress calculations, ensuring IRR accuracy within ±1%. He leads feasibility modeling and signs Factory Acceptance Certificates.

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Mike Yanson

Head of Fabrication

Directly accountable for precision construction of all processing equipment including CIP skids, pasteurizers, valve clusters, and structural steel systems. Mike enforces AWS D1.6 and ASME Section IX standards and certifies hydrostatic tests.

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Bienvenido Cabiling Jr.

Stainless Welding Specialist

Master stainless steel welder with 15+ years specializing in orbital and manual TIG welding for food-grade environments. Bien ensures full compliance with ASME BPE and AWS D1.6 standards, maintaining pharmaceutical-grade cleanliness.

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Aaron Acosta

Electronics & Automation Lead

Designs, programs, and commissions all PLC-controlled systems, VFDs, HMI panels, and sensor networks. Aaron integrates SCADA with SAP S/4HANA ERP for real-time optimization and implements AI-driven controls with blockchain-secured data logging.

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Ariel Arriola

General Counsel

Provides legal oversight for all corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters. Ariel drafts shareholder agreements, safeguards intellectual property, oversees trademark registration, and maintains the Risk Register for M&A transactions.

Technical Specialists

Deep domain expertise in sugar milling, instrumentation, and chemical engineering

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Reynaldo Cabalfin

Senior Engineering Manager - Instrumentation

30+ years in plant automation and instrumentation for sugar milling and co-generation. Led automation projects at Central Azucarera Don Pedro and La Carlota using Allen Bradley, ABB, and Siemens systems. Specializes in DCS/PLC programming and Industry 4.0 IIoT implementations.

Notable Achievement: Automated majority of plants increasing production from 9,000 to 10,500 TCD
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Dennis Iglesias Oppus

Professional Chemical Engineer - Sugar Refining

ASEAN Engineer and PIChE Fellow who spearheaded installation and commissioning of three major sugar refineries totaling 6,700 TMD capacity. Pioneered the Middle East's first fully integrated liquid sugar product for dairy/creamery applications.

Notable Achievement: Led process expansion increasing refinery throughput from 3,200 to 4,500 tonnes per day
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Pau Hofer

Project Manager & Estate Lead - CocoPark Balabang

On-ground operations leader for the CocoPark project in Balabang, BARMM. Pau manages community relations, contractor coordination, and on-site execution ensuring alignment between corporate strategy and field implementation.

Key Role: Hybrid presence in HQ and on-site ensures accountability from groundbreaking through commissioning
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