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Angela B. — Senior Agroindustrial Operations Director from Colombia

Angela B.

Senior Agroindustrial Operations Director

Colombia 6+ years
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Ángela B. is an accomplished Agroindustrial Operations Director with over two decades of expertise in the fields of agroindustrial operations, regenerative agriculture, and biomass energy projects. Based in Bogotá, Colombia, she excels in leading large-scale agricultural operations across Central and South America. Ángela currently holds the position of Regional Director at Advanced Resilient Biocarbon (ARB), where she spearheads high-impact waste valorization initiatives and sustainable financing under the Climate Bonds Initiative standards. She demonstrates a strong capacity for building strategic alliances and managing projects in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. As the Operations Manager at Bodega de La Finca, she designed and implemented a regenerative agriculture project focusing on biochar utilization. Her extensive experience includes management of 500+ hectares and adherence to international certifications like RSPO and ISO 22000. Ángela holds technical certifications in specialty coffee and has completed courses in sustainable finance and cacao cultivation, strengthening her position as a leader in sustainable agroindustrial practices.

Experience

  • Regional Director

    ADVANCED RESILIENT BIOCARBON (ARB) · 2023 — Present
    Led projects focused on waste valorization through pyrolysis and gasification, developing detailed work plans and adapting processes to various conditions. Structured blended finance and sustainable financing mechanisms in line with Climate Bonds Initiative standards while identifying regional scaling opportunities. Established and nurtured strategic alliances to implement carbon solutions and advance climate resilience initiatives across Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Managed the execution of detailed work plans and quality reporting to ensure compliance with environmental impact indicators.

  • Operations Manager & Producer

    BODEGA DE LA FINCA – Specialty Coffee, Cacao, Plantain & Organic Banana · 2017 — Present
    Developed and executed a regenerative agriculture project on the farm, transitioning from conventional farming to resilient agriculture by integrating biochar for soil regeneration and supporting a circular economy. Oversaw compliance with sustainability certifications, Q Level 1 processing, and the implementation of GAP and ISO 22000. Created a direct commercialization strategy and established a brand (@bodegadelafinca), broadening market access toward specialty sectors. Managed payroll, procurement of inputs, and operational logistics, demonstrating adaptability and a focus on profitability and sustainability.

  • Branch Manager

    CENTRALQUIPOS · 2016 — 2016
    Directed operations for the North Zone, developing strategies that enhanced service effectiveness and resource utilization. Oversaw logistics for the transport of equipment and materials to construction sites, ensuring proper controls and verification of machine hours and fuel. Supervised preventive and corrective maintenance for the fleet and successfully led the recertification process with Bureau Veritas, achieving zero non-conformities while facilitating a migration to SAP. Managed sales, accounts receivable, and profitability KPIs with a strong emphasis on process adaptation.

  • Sales Manager & Operations Lead

    GLASST TECNOLOGÍA EN VIDRIO S.A.S · 2015 — 2016
    Initiated and led the startup of operations in the North Zone, effectively managing sales and overseeing all operational activities while establishing a high-performance team. Fostered and maintained productive relationships with clients, enhancing customer loyalty through consistent service quality and strategic follow-ups. Achieved sales and profitability targets by continuously monitoring KPIs and implementing results-based management strategies that reliably exceeded benchmarks. Kept customer visit records and client profiles current in the CRM system to enable effective account management.

  • Plantation and Operations Manager

    GRUPO TRANSPALMA · 2007 — 2014
    Oversaw the management of 500 hectares of oil palm as a leader focused on humanistic values and adaptability. Directed expansion efforts, managed crop renewals, and responded to phytosanitary crises by employing an adaptive management approach. Handled operational budgeting, staff recruitment and management, and ensured adherence to RSPO sustainability standards. Administered agricultural loans through FINAGRO for financing expansion and crop renewal activities.

  • Project Assistant

    NECI (New Enterprise Consulting International Inc.) · 2003 — 2006
    Coordinated the implementation of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) during significant corporate transformations. Assisted with budget preparation, facilitated bidding processes, and managed documentation for complex projects.

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Education

  • Government and International Relations
    Universidad Externado de Colombia
  • International Business and Trade
    American University, Washington D.C.