With 25 years in cocoa sourcing, international trade and development, together with cocoa sensory and product development experience, John brings a unique perspective to the issues and opportunities facing sustainability in the cocoa and chocolate industries. John has managed cocoa exporting operations in Venezuela and the Dominican Republic, started his own specialty cocoa brokerage business, help build branded sustainability platforms and initiated innovative flavor and technology based development work with USAID and other donor agencies. John joined Guittard Chocolate in April of 2014 as Director of Sustainability.