World-class expertise in engineering, finance, compliance, sustainability, and operational excellence driving institutional-grade agri-food development across Southeast Asia.
Strategic vision, financial governance, and operational excellence at the highest level
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Administrative excellence, community engagement, and infrastructure development
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Engineering excellence, fabrication precision, and automation innovation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deep domain expertise in sugar milling, instrumentation, and chemical engineering
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.
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.
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.