17th April 2023
We are now able to confirm the new Bonsucro Members’ Council for the coming year. This new council was introduced at the most recent Members’ Council meeting on 11 April.
What is the Members’ Council?
The Bonsucro Members’ Council is the representative body for Bonsucro members. It reflects the diverse experiences, geographies and interests of our members, and provides advice and feedback to the Bonsucro Board of Directors. Seats on the Members’ Council are held by the company in membership.
Every year, a set number of representatives on the Members’ Council are rotated through an election process, ensuring a range of membership voices continue to be heard. The details for the rotation process are covered in our Articles of Association (clause 13.4 and 13.6) and our Members’ Council Terms of Reference. The rotations are based on the time of service of elected representatives, with the longest serving members rotated out first.
The newly elected representatives to the Members’ Council 2023-24
CHAIR
Kevin Ogorzalek (Barry Callebaut, United States)
As Vice-Chair for fiscal year 2022-23, Kevin replaces Anthony Edmonds as Chair of the Members’ Council.
VICE-CHAIR
Alex Bjork (WWF US, United States). Election not contested.
CIVIL SOCIETY (one seat)
Raphael Bertanha Souto de Morais (Solidaridad Network – Brazil) . Election not contested.
FARMER CLASS (one seat)
Elected:
Rafael Bordonal Kalaki (Socicana, Brazil)
Runner up: Almir Aparecido Torcato (Canaoeste, Brazil)
INDUSTRIAL CLASS (one seat)
Elected:
André Valente (Raízen, Brazil)
Runner up: Roshan Lal Tamak (DCM Shriram Limited, India)
INTERMEDIARY CLASS (two seats)
Elected:
Julia Clark (Sidul Acucares, ASR Group Europe, Portugal).
Beatriz Milliet (Copersucar S.A., Brazil).
Runners up: Juma Martins Nascimento (ACT Commodities, Netherlands) and Mariana Farah (Alvean Sugar, Switzerland)
CO-OPTED TO THE COUNCIL
Roshan Lal Tamak (DCM Shriram Limited, India)
We would like to thank all candidates who put themselves forward for the most recent elections. Your continuous commitment and engagement with Bonsucro is appreciated. We would also like to thank all Bonsucro members who voted in these elections, as your participation is important to us.
We are looking forward to working with our new Members’ Council and utilising their expertise as we continue to implement our ambitious strategic plan over the coming year. Thank you to our outgoing council members – your contribution to Bonsucro is appreciated.
We wish the new Member’s Council a successful tenure!
Visit this page to learn more about Bonsucro’s governance.
The Bonsucro 2023-24 Members’ Council in full:
Chair: Kevin Ogorzalek (Barry Callebaut, United States, End-User)
Vice-chair: Alex Bjork (WWF, United States, Civil Society)
Civil Society Class: Anna Bexell (Proforest, United Kingdom), Evan Watson (La Isla Network, United States), Maurice van Beers (CNV International, the Netherlands), Raphael Bertanha Souto de Morais (Solidaridad Network, Brazil)
End User Class: Ariane Kaper (Danone, the Netherlands), Carly Griggs (Coca-Cola, United Kingdom), Julian Fox (Tetra Pak, Sweden), Sarah Mercadante (PepsiCo, United States)
Farmer Class: Anthony Edmonds (Donovale Farm, South Africa), Acacio Masson Filho (Assobari, Brazil), Miguel Tejada Iraizoz (Hacienda San Isidro, Colombia), Rafael Bordonal Kalaki (Socicana, Brazil)
Industrial Class: Andre Valente Werneck (Raizen, Brazil), Mario Francisco Amador Rivas (CNPA, Nicaragua), Ines Amenabar Cordon (Ingenio Pantaleon, Guatemala), Dr. Shanmugasundaram (EID Parry, India), Roshan Tamak (DCM Shriram Ltd, India)
Intermediary Class: Andrew Hassell (West Indies Rum Distillery, Barbados), Beatriz Milliet (Copersucar S.A., Brazil), Diane Stevenson (CSC Sugar, United States), Jean-Baptiste Lescop (SUCDEN, France), Julia Clark (Sidul Acucares, Portugal), Meredith Smith (ED&F Man, United Kingdom)
