Meet Bonsucro

Danielle Morley

CEO

Danielle leads the team in maintaining Bonsucro as the leading global platform for sugarcane sustainability.

Danielle has worked in sustainability for 25 years, across a range of sectors, including palm oil, water, climate and human rights. Prior to her appointment at Bonsucro in 2018, Danielle was European Director of Outreach and Engagement at the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), and Executive Director of the Freshwater Action Network at WaterAid. She also sits on the board of the Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre – a critical biodiversity hotspot in Guyana, South America. Danielle is a qualified English lawyer and holds an MSc in Environmental Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Law.

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Standards and Assurance

Aleyda Carrillo Bustamante

Director of Standards and Assurance

Aleyda leads the development of the Bonsucro standards, keeping Bonsucro at the forefront of sustainability in sugarcane.

Previously, Aleyda spent 12 years working for UTZ and Rainforest Alliance, two standard setting organisations. She has mainly worked in standards and assurance, developing standards and improving assurance systems. She also has experience with project management, as well as good agricultural practices, social issues, and risk identification and management.

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Paula de Donati Porto

Standards Manager

Paula develops and reviews the Bonsucro Standards and relevant guidance and ensures compliance with the ISEAL codes of good practice.

Previously, Paula worked as lead auditor and technical manager assistant at a certification body. There, she gained extensive experience in audits focused on sustainability for agricultural commodities, including Bonsucro certification. She has also experience in quality management systems, accreditation on ISO 17065, and internal audits, as well as experience delivering training on sustainability certification schemes.

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Leticia Millward

Standards Manager

Leticia is responsible for the development, maintenance, and revision of the Bonsucro Standards, ensuring compliance with the ISEAL codes of good practice.

Leticia previously managed the development, maintenance, and operational implementation of standards for a membership organisation. She is experienced in stakeholder engagement for the strategic direction of sustainability initiatives, project management and the development and delivery of training sessions.

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Carla Durão

Assurance Manager

Carla is responsible for managing Bonsucro's assurance programme, including the certification and auditing policies and protocols. Carla also develops the network of Bonsucro’s licensed certification bodies and training providers around the world.

Carla has an extensive history with certification, starting in 2005 as an auditor before becoming a reviewer and working on quality management systems. Her degree was in veterinary medicine.

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Danielle Lima

Senior Assurance Coordinator

Danielle leads the evaluation of certification processes conducted by assurance providers, ensuring consistency, compliance, and the highest standards of accuracy in certification data. She supports comprehensive analysis and management of the most complex cases of exemptions, certifications, and grievances as well as support assurance providers on management and training.

Danielle graduated as an agronomist and forestry engineer with a postgraduate degree in sustainability and the environment. She worked for many years in a certification body in different roles within the Bonsucro scheme - working for certified companies, managing the Bonsucro certification among other activities related to sustainability, and working with other certification programs (forest management, biofuels programs, etc.), and second-party audits (responsible sourcing. This gave her a great understanding of the audit and certification process. She is passionate about agroforestry and forest restoration.

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Carolina Palhares

Assurance Coordinator

Carolina offers technical assistance concerning assurance matters to teams spanning different regions. She reviews the certification processes carried out by assurance providers for consistency and conformity. In addition, she oversees other assurance procedures, including exemptions and the evaluation of auditors and trainers.

Carolina has a degree in international relations and an MBA in agribusiness, she has been a specialist in sustainability certification standards for agribusiness since 2012, focusing on biofuel programs. She also has experience in private programmes and other standards, such as soy, coffee, palm oil, and has experience with Brazilian legislation in the sector.

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Matthew Sullivan

Data Manager

Matthew drives forward the development of Bonsucro’s strategy for the management of certification data, improving data collection methodologies and ensuring that data is integrated across all systems and products.

Matthew has worked across the sustainability and agriculture sectors in the UK and overseas, in a management and training capacity. Working with a diverse range of people from smallholders to construction workers, business owners and students, he has advocated for the benefits and necessity of sustainability. His wide technology experience ranges from database and website development to user interface and user experience design and management.

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Nisha Mundanthara Suresh Babu

Senior Data Coordinator

Nisha unlocks new value from data and analytics by improving Bonsucro’s data collection methodologies and tools. Nisha also supports the reporting of data, providing Bonsucro members with more accessible and shareable data insights.

Nisha is a data professional with extensive teaching experience, having worked as a computer science professor. Her interests include data analysis, machine learning and natural language processing.

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Engagement and Markets

Norma Tregurtha

Director of Engagement and Markets

Norma focuses on increasing the demand for Bonsucro certified sugarcane products and strengthening our global profile.

Previously Norma was the Director of Policy and Partnerships at ISEAL where she helped business leaders, policy makers and civil society organisations understand how they can use standards and certification to build sustainable supply chains. Norma has a background in agricultural development and smallholder livelihoods.

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Rafael Seixas

Head of Membership

Rafael is responsible for ensuring Bonsucro’s value proposition for members, developing the membership engagement strategy and demonstrating Bonsucro’s impact to stakeholders.

Rafael has worked for Bonsucro for over ten years. Previously, he was a Chevening scholar at University College London and worked for four years as an international relations advisor to the City Hall of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Ritu Baruah

Senior Advisor

Ritu is supporting the coordination and delivery of the Bonsucro Global Week 2026 event in New Delhi. She engages with members and the broader sugarcane community to showcase India's leadership in the sugarcane sector and bring together stakeholders from around the globe.

Ritu has been working closely with the farming communities for over two decades. Her connection with agriculture goes back to the time when organic cotton was being piloted in India with a group of just 150 farmers in 1992. She was the President of the bioRe Association.

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Giordanna Rebuzzi

Membership Manager

Giordanna leads the expansion of the membership, recruiting new sugarcane products buyers and maximizing value for current members.

Giordanna offers over a decade of experience in commercial and sales roles across the food, beverage, consumer goods, and commodities sectors - with a notable track record in the sugarcane industry. Her expertise encompasses sales, trading, and operations across China, Europe, and South America.

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Nadia Khan

Membership and Markets Coordinator

Nadia works closely with members and candidate members, building strong relationships and offering support with Bonsucro's membership and due diligence process.

Nadia has prior experience in sustainability, the public sector, food and drink certification, healthcare and education.

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Sarah Browne

Communications and Events Manager

Sarah is responsible for developing and implementing Bonsucro’s communications strategy to maximise visibility, awareness and engagement globally.

Sarah has over 15 years’ experience in sustainability communication and marketing at UTZ and the Rainforest Alliance, and prior to that she has worked in other international settings. She puts specific focus on communication and collaboration to drive positive change. Sarah speaks Spanish and Portuguese.

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Peter Alcantara

Communications and Events Coordinator

Peter coordinates and runs Bonsucro's communications to amplify its brand awareness and global profile. He also provides communications support for in-person and virtual events.

Peter has prior experience producing and writing content for television and implementing the overall communication strategies of a global public health NGO.

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International Programmes

Céline Gilart

Director of International Programmes

Céline leads and develops Bonsucro’s work across the regional teams to maximise our collective impact around the world.

Céline has over 15 years' experience in advancing human rights, gender, livelihoods and climate strategies in global agricultural supply chains. She has a strong experience in building effective partnerships and engaging at sector level to drive positive change for farmers and workers. She has a Master in International Cooperation and Development and is currently a Trustee for The International Roundtable for Sustainable Tea (THIRST). 

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Sophie O’Loghlen-Vidot

Impact Funding Manager

Sophie is responsible for the management of the Bonsucro Impact Fund, publishing new grants, supporting the Project Selection Committee, and liaising with grantees as they report on their progress. She also works in developing further funding opportunities for impact projects.

Previously, Sophie spent twelve years working for international development charities. Sophie speaks French and Spanish.

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Matt Loxton

Climate Action Manager

Matt sits within the International Programmes team and is responsible for the delivery of Bonsucro’s Climate Action Roadmap – a key area of engagement in Bonsucro’s strategy. He helps build the organisation’s understanding and leads the response to this important driver of sustainability initiatives in the sugarcane sector worldwide.

Matt has a background in sustainability consulting and climate investments at South Pole. He specialises in sustainable agricultural value chains. He holds BSc in Physics and a MSc in Environment, Politics and Development

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Africa and the Middle East

Mike Ogg

Regional Head, Africa and the Middle East

Mike is responsible for member support and management in Africa and the Middle East, as well as promoting Bonsucro's value proposition across the region. He is also part of the team developing the Smallholder Roadmap and Climate Action Roadmap.

Michael Ogg is currently based in Eswatini, where he has lived ever since moving there to work on a large sugarcane development project, 23 years ago. He has a BSc Agric (Horticulture) and an MBA. He has over 30 years of professional experience in the development of farmers’ organisations as part of large agricultural infrastructure projects across Africa. He is involved with several wildlife and conservation initiatives in Eswatini.

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Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean

Ruth Ascencio

Regional Head, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean

Ruth looks after members in Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and oversees the strategy to maximise Bonsucro's impact in the region.

Ruth has more than twenty years of experience in the food industry, training and advising agro-industrial companies about their management systems. Since 2012, Ruth has supported the sugarcane sector in Mexico and Central America to implement more sustainable practices, while also helping large multinationals such as WWF and Coca-Cola to meet their sustainability goals.

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Magnolia Rodríguez Matus

Senior Coordinator, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean

Magnolia supports our members and operations in the sugarcane sector across Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean - raising Bonsucro's profile and reputation in the region.

Magnolia has extensive experience in sustainability and project management in Mexico, focusing on productivity, labour rights, and green jobs. She specialises in capacity building and has led initiatives to reduce child and forced labour, improve working conditions, advance gender mainstreaming, and strengthen labour competencies, particularly in the sugarcane sector.

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Rosa Elba Zamora

Senior Coordinator, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean

Rosa works closely with Ruth to execute Bonsucro's strategy and raise its profile in the region, supporting our members and stakeholders across Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Rosa has a solid track record as a Program Coordinator and more than nine years of experience managing sustainability-related projects in nonprofit organizations and consulting firms. She brings a combination of skills in management, sustainable agriculture, and responsible sourcing, as well as experience working with international standards such as RSPO, Rainforest Alliance, GRI, and SASB. This includes the implementation of community development programs and the coordination of initiatives that promote responsible practices in supply chains.

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South America

Livia Ignácio

Regional Head, South America

Livia assists more than 80 members across South America, and promotes Bonsucro's value proposition in the region. She works with a wide range of organisations, from farmers to end-users.

Livia has been delivering positive impact across sustainability, consultancy, and sugarcane industries for over ten years. Prior to Bonsucro, she worked for large sugarcane mills groups and has experience of implementing Bonsucro’s certification system.

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Natalia Pinheiro Cêra

Country Manager, Brazil

Natalia supports Livia in the development and execution of Bonsucro’s strategy in Brazil. She works closely with members and stakeholders, ensuring the smooth running of our operations while raising Bonsucro’s profile in Brazil.

Natalia has worked in the sugar and ethanol sector for twelve years, in areas including: the implementation of sustainability standards; carrying out licensing projects: and environmental legislation. For three years, she was a lead auditor for certification against the Bonsucro and Renovabio Standards.

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Marília Capellaro

Senior Coordinator, South America

Marília works closely with Livia to implement strategies and engage with members and stakeholders across South America, and raise Bonsucro´s profile and reputation in the region.

Marília is an agronomical engineer by background, and has worked in the sugarcane sector her whole career, focussing on continuous improvement, certification, and integrated management systems.

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Asia Pacific

Manisha Majumdar

Regional Head, Asia-Pacific

Manisha supports and manages members in Asia and the Pacific. She also engages with a wide range of actors across the supply chain to promote Bonsucro's value proposition and impact in the region.

Manisha brings over two decades of experience in advancing gender equality, human rights, and sustainability across Asia and the Middle East. She has worked across diverse value chains driving the integration of inclusive and responsible business practices that create lasting value for farmers, businesses, and communities.

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Harsh Panchal

Senior Coordinator, Asia

Harsh works closely with members, supporting our operations and raising Bonsucro’s profile in India and Indonesia.

Namfon Unthapanya

Senior Coordinator, Asia

Namfon works closely with members in the region, responding to their expressed needs. She also supports Manisha to identify and address key sustainability challenges in the region.

Namfon has over nine years experience as an international coordinator, six years dedicated to transforming food supply chains through ethical sourcing and regenerative agriculture. In her previous roles, she helped analyse Thai sugar market trends whilst facilitating strategic stakeholder engagement.

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Corporate Services

Nicole Singh

Director of Operations

Nicole oversees and manages Bonsucro’s operational services such as financial services, governance, technology and impacts.

With CIMA and AMCT credentials, Nicole has over 15 years of experience in senior finance and corporate services, driving strategic direction, operations, and change management across diverse sectors - from multinational organisations to the charity sector.

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Laura Ferreira

Senior Digitalisation and Impact Manager

Laura is responsible for developing the organisation’s monitoring and evaluation framework, reporting on our impact across the world, and supporting Bonsucro as a learning organisation. She also leads on the digitalisation roadmap strategy and implementation across Bonsucro, delivering internal operational efficiencies and value to members.

Laura has a keen interest in international development, sustainability and environmental stewardship and has worked in a range of international contexts. She has also spent many years delivering capacity building support, public health initiatives, and grassroots action within London communities.

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Camila Barrera-Orjuela

Senior MEL Coordinator

Camila works closely with Laura to analyse, create and communicate meaningful insights about the impact of Bonsucro's work and the work of our members. One of her focuses is on supporting the monitoring, evaluation and learning from the Bonsucro Impact Fund.

Camila is a Colombian economist with over ten years of experience working in international development, MEL and applied research from four perspectives: public sector, non-profit organisations, multilaterals, and higher education institutions in Latin America, the UK and Africa. Camila holds postgraduate qualifications in Local Economic Development and Project Management.

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Alan Ward

Senior Finance & Risk Manager

Alan manages all of Bonsucro’s financial services, including membership fees, credit trading income, and operating expenditure.

With a background in finance and accounting, Alan brings a wealth of technical knowledge and experience in financial leadership and risk management to Bonsucro. In 2021 Alan was appointed to ISEAL’s Finance Committee. He has a master’s degree in applied mathematics from the University of Oxford.

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Marta Castelli

Finance Analyst

Marta supports members with their membership fees and credit trading payments, maintaining the sales, purchases and general ledgers. She also manages internal finances, processing payroll for Bonsucro staff and ensuring the smooth running of office facilities.

Marta has previous experience working in the coffee industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and management, as well as a master's degree in innovation management. In parallel with her work, she is currently studying towards the ACCA certification in accounting. Marta is from Venice, Italy and she speaks Italian, English, and some Spanish.

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Simon Levi

Human Resources and Business Partner

Simon is Bonsucro's human resources expert, managing the delivery of our strategy to support our staff, driving staff engagement and embedding company culture.

Simon has worked across numerous large organisations, from ITV to the Ford Motor Company. As a qualified human resources professional he is passionate about employees having the best support possible, and how this translates into driving an organisation's mission forward.

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Imogen Jefferies

Systems & Technology Manager

Imogen ensures the smooth running and continuous improvement of Bonsucro's IT platforms. She is also responsible for the implementation of a digital roadmap, in line with Bonsucro's strategic plan.

Imogen has experience of systems management in the charity sphere, with areas of focus including Salesforce and process improvement.

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Amber Tipper

Governance and Executive Officer

Amber works closely with the CEO and Director of Corporate Services - providing strategic analysis, coordination, and executive support to ensure smooth and efficient internal operations.

Amber has previous experience working in clinical governance for a private hospital in London. She holds postgraduate qualifications in counselling and has a keen interest in mental health and wellbeing.

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Nick Read

Project Manager (Empower & Exchange)

Nick oversees the delivery of Bonsucro's Empower & Exchange project, where he coordinates member and partner engagement to build user-focused ESG data products and strengthen traceability and reporting across the sugarcane supply chain.

Nick brings over 20 years of experience leading large-scale digital transformation and monitoring projects across Africa, Asia, and Central Asia. He has managed multi-donor programmes with the World Bank, FCDO, and UNICEF, leading reforms in Rwanda, Namibia, and Ghana to improve digitalisation, data integrity, and value-for-money in education and logistics sectors.

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Board of Directors

Bonsucro’s Board of Directors is responsible for all actions and activity of Bonsucro, although for practical purposes it delegates day-to-day responsibility of managing the organisation to the CEO and Secretariat team.

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Members’ Council

The representative body of the membership. It acts as a reference and sounding board for the Board of Directors, allowing members to have a say on the issues that matter to them.

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Technical Advisory Board (TAB)

Providing leadership and insights around global standards and other technical issues.

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Bonsucro Ambassadors

Bonsucro Ambassadors are spokespeople with the ability and experience to represent Bonsucro. They’re knowledgeable about us and what we do, and are highly respected in their region. An Ambassador acts as a Bonsucro advocate, but may also provide useful insights to assist us in achieving our vision.

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