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10 cocoa sourcing experts
These ten professionals have sourced and bought cocoa in their own roles as cocoa sourcing managers, bean buyers and procurement leaders. A reader can learn how cocoa sourcing leaders work with suppliers and build and run their teams.
Professionals to explore
01—10Jesus Del Toro
LinkedInExperience: Manager, Global Sourcing and Sustainability · Beyond Good
Manager, Global Sourcing and Sustainability at Beyond Good since March 2024, where the profile describes overseeing traceability across cocoa and vanilla supply chains and sourcing 300+ tons of cocoa annually under the company's direct trade and traceability standards. Former Supply Chain Manager at Beyond Good (2022–2024).
Julia Ocampo
LinkedInExperience: VP. Cacao Sourcing & Sustainability · Luker Chocolate
VP. Cacao Sourcing & Sustainability at Luker Chocolate since June 2023, and former Sustainability Director there (2020–2023). Former COP The Cocoa Effect at Fundación Luker (2018–2020) and Manager at COLCOCOA (2016–2018). The profile describes Luker Chocolate as a chocolate manufacturer and supplier.
Parfait Kouame
LinkedInExperience: Global Procurememt Manager - Cocoa & Chocolate · Nestlé
Former Global Procurememt Manager - Cocoa & Chocolate at Nestlé (2017–2019), where the profile describes implementing procurement cost saving projects for Nestle chocolate confectionery markets covering chocolate specification, value chain management and risk management. Former Head of Cocoa & Shea Origination at Wilmar International (2019–2020), and Director, Cameroon at Cargill since October 2022.
Paul Arendsen
LinkedInExperience: Bean buying director · Barry Callebaut Group
Senior Director Cocoa sourcing and Trading at Barry Callebaut Group since May 2026. Former Director Cocoa bean sourcing (2025–2026), Bean buying director APAC (2022–2025) and Bean buying director (2013–2022) at Barry Callebaut Group, and former Commercial Manager at Delfi Cocoa (Europe) B.V. (2010–2013).
Pither Sutardji
LinkedInExperience: Cocoa Sourcing Manager Indonesia · Cargill
Cocoa Sourcing Director at Cargill since February 2025, and former Cocoa Sourcing Manager Indonesia at Cargill (2013–2025), where the profile describes leading cocoa origination in Indonesia. Former Cocoa Supply Chain Manager at Mars (1999–2011) and Development and Sustainability Manager at Armajaro Holdings Limited (2011–2013).
Raphael Audoin-Rouzeau
LinkedInExperience: Global cacao sourcing manager · Puratos
Global cacao sourcing manager at Puratos since September 2018, and former Cocoa sourcing manager Asia-Pacific at Puratos (2017–2018). Former Sourcing Director - Cocoa & Strategic raw materials at Puratos Grand-Place Indochina (2012–2017) and cocoa division manager at Grand-Place Group (2008–2012).
Richard Frimpong
LinkedInExperience: Sourcing Manager · Cargill Kokoo Sourcing Limited
Former Sourcing Manager (2016–2017) and Sourcing Lead (2016) at Cargill Kokoo Sourcing Limited, and District Manager there since November 2017. The profile describes sourcing a continuous traceable supply of sustainable certified cocoa beans from partner farmers.
Ronnie Gwada
LinkedInExperience: Director Cocoa & Chocolate Sourcing MEU · Mondelēz International
Director Cocoa & Chocolate Sourcing MEU at Mondelēz International since April 2025, and former MEU Cocoa & Chocolate Sr. Sourcing Lead there (2024–2025). Former MEU Ingredients Sr. Sourcing Lead (2023–2024) and Global Sweeteners Lead - Design Ingredients MEU, Global Raw Materials (2019–2021) at Mondelēz International.
Sherezad Irani
LinkedInExperience: Director Sourcing Cocoa & Chocolate Europe & Global Agriculture · Mondelēz International
Former Director Sourcing Cocoa & Chocolate Europe & Global Agriculture (2018–2021) and Director Sourcing Global Cocoa, Chocolate and Nuts. (2015–2018) at Mondelēz International, where the profile describes defining sourcing and negotiation strategy for cocoa and chocolates and negotiating contract terms with global suppliers. Senior Director Procurement Confectionery and Northern Europe at Mondelēz International since August 2022.
Wim Kokxhoorn
LinkedInExperience: European Cocoa Buying Manager · Mars
Former European Cocoa Buying Manager at Mars (1993–2007). Former Cocoa advisor at Dutch Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) (2011–2016). The profile describes developing purchasing strategies and managing price risks from commodity and currency exposure.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's vantage point to your decision, since buying cocoa at origin from farmers and buying for a global confectionery brand involve different contracts, risks and partners. Ask each person which origins they worked in and how they balanced price, quality and traceability commitments.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How did you decide between buying cocoa direct from origin and buying through processors or traders?
- 02How did you manage cocoa price and currency risk across a buying season?
- 03What did you require from suppliers on traceability and farmer practices, and how did you check it?
Reaching cocoa sourcing experts
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