Dutch, Economist and Sociologist with more than 20 years’ experience in CSR and sustainable growth both at a business and NGO’s level.
Former Director of The Body Shop Benelux. (Leading English CSR cosmetic company), permanent advisor of the brewery Gulpener (1st. national Dutch CSR prize) and organizations such as OXFAM, ICCO, among others.

He is a guest professor at several universities, has carried out research on this issue, is the author of related books and publications both in The Netherlands and in Argentina. He has worked in different countries in Europe, Latin American and South Africa. At present, he is a partner of The Terrace and President of Agrofair (fair trade and agriculture organization).

The year 2009 has been outstanding for the 100 Dutch personalities that most contribute to sustainable growth.

Bachelor in Administration, obtained a post-graduate degree (University Expert) in Corporate Social Responsibility (UNED – Spain) and a scholarship from the Carolina Foundation and Social Accountability International certification as internal auditor for the SA8000 standard.
Internal Auditor, SGE21 Standard of Forética Spain.

Lecturer and author of publications on this issue. Member of Research and Sector Committees at the Professional Council in Economic Sciences of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, ADRHA, Argentine Industrial Clothing Chamber.
Technical Advisor for the World Bank for the MEGA 09 pilot test.

Leads projects for the PHVS Latin American region.