Cesar Espinosa

Cesar Espinosa Email and Phone Number

Sustainability & ESG Consultant | FMCG | Agriculture | Ex-Coca-Cola | Ex-Monsanto @ CECEGRUPO
Cesar Espinosa's Location
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, Netherlands
About Cesar Espinosa

Sustainability and ESG professional with over 15 years of experience in public policy, FMCG, and agriculture companies. Highly adaptable and skilled in developing long-term relationships among companies, government, and communities. Possesses proven expertise in sustainability, government relations, regulatory affairs, project management, team leadership, financial planning, and data analytics.

Cesar Espinosa's Current Company Details
CECEGRUPO

Cecegrupo

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Sustainability & ESG Consultant | FMCG | Agriculture | Ex-Coca-Cola | Ex-Monsanto
Cesar Espinosa Work Experience Details
  • Cecegrupo
    Sustainability And Esg Consultant
    Cecegrupo Apr 2024 - Present
    Steering projects towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) within budget and on time. With a certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), I bring a structured approach to nature-based solutions and circular economy initiatives. I am committed to integrating ESG principles into the core of business strategies, driving positive change for people and the planet while increasing profit.My responsibilities also include providing strategic guidance on ESG initiatives to enhance corporate reputation and foster transparent communication.
  • The Coca-Cola Company
    Sustainability Director - Mexico
    The Coca-Cola Company Feb 2021 - Jan 2024
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
    Refresh the world and make a difference!Design and execution of an integral sustainability strategy for México in line with LATAM guidelines for water, packaging, agriculture, energy, and climate change.Build long term win-win partnerships with the government, NGOs, civil society and other industries.
  • The Coca-Cola Company
    Agriculture Development Senior Manager
    The Coca-Cola Company Jul 2018 - Jan 2021
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
    Stakeholder engagement and alliances for PACS Mexico, including government, sugarcane associations, NGOs, enterprises and commercial chambers on topics such as sustainable agriculture, ingredients protection and local sourcing.Responsible for the governance of the "Campo Mexicano" projects, including interactions with bottlers, technical team, sustainability areas, procurement and human rights. This position also promotes and protects corporate reputation through our brands in juice, milk and plant based beverages categories.Main Achievements:-Aligned and led The Coca-Cola System to purchase $18,500 million MXN (approx. $1 billion USD) sustainable local-sourced ingredients in 2019, representing a 25% increase compared to 2018.-Prepared messages and a stakeholders engagement plan within the "Value Chain Corridor" to position Coca-Cola as one of the main allies of farmers and sustainable agriculture, increasing our corporate reputation and giving an edge to our Jugos del Valle and Santa Clara brands.-Implemented a series of grassroots workshops with sugarcane organizations.
  • Secretariat Of Agriculture And Rural Development (Sagarpa)
    Executive Director Snitt - Sagarpa
    Secretariat Of Agriculture And Rural Development (Sagarpa) Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
    Mx
    Direction of the SNITT (National System for Research and Technology Transfer at the Secretary of Agriculture), responsible institution in Mexico of the coordination of Agricultural policy of research, innovation and technology transfer in public / private organizations, universities and the Congress of the Union under a "golden triangle" approach.Main Achievements: • Alignment and co-creation of the "Mexican Agri-business Agenda" to focus and maximize the use of more than $2,500 million MXN (approx. $125 million USD) in public grants from the Secretary of Agriculture. • Inspire of a team of 16 diverse agriculture professionals and manage an annual budget of $20 million MXN (approx. $1 million USD) with variations of less than 1%.• Development of a strategy map with performance indicators to comply with the institutional Key Performance Indicator Matrix (MIR) for the 2016 and 2017 periods, exceeding expectations.• Workshop creation to align national projects for key stakeholder groups and chambers, such as local and transnational enterprises, National Agrobusiness Council (CNA), Sugarcane Sustainable Development Committee (CONADESUCA), Sugar and Alcohol National Industry Chamber (CNIAA) and sugarcane organizations.
  • Monsanto Company
    Project Management & Operations Latin America North
    Monsanto Company Mar 2013 - Aug 2016
    St. Louis, Missouri, Us
    Project Manager Officer for the initiation, planning, execution/control, and conclusion of a 24 project portfolio for Latin America North. The projects included chemistry, biotechnology, continuous improvement and strategic projects under the PMBOK International Standard created by the Project Management Institute. Main Achievements: • Develop the first formal project management process for Latin America North to align objectives between areas of the company and obtain the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.• Coach 2 direct reports to improve the lead time (50% reduction) in dossier preparation and delivery to the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) in order to obtain sanitary registers for new chemistry products.• Budget control of more than $70 million MXN (approx. $3.5 million USD) to advance the project portfolio, reporting directly to the USA HQ (St. Louis, MO) with variations of no more than 5% annually.• Acknowledgement for the data management in a scientific paper on pollen flow for GMO Corn in PLOS One (see link).• Graduated from the company´s High-Potential program "Local Leadership Exchange” for Latin America North.
  • Monsanto Company
    Regulatory Affairs Corn Permit Report Coordinator
    Monsanto Company Feb 2010 - Mar 2013
    St. Louis, Missouri, Us
    Project management for the launch of GMO corn in Mexico, including task planning, budget control and regulatory compliance. Also, management of stakeholder engagement with the Secretary of Agriculture (SAGARPA), Secretary of Environment (SEMARNAT) and the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) to comply with information requests and regulations.Main Achievements: • Created and implemented "standardized operating procedures" to maintain a 100% compliance, fine-free execution, to advance biotechnology corn permits in the northern region of Mexico. • “Rookie of the Year” nomination for the North America Region, recognizing the leadership in the Sinaloa Corn Project, being a the link between México and USA teams to fulfill requirements in a record time.• Planning, control, and execution of a $25 million MXN budget (approx. $1.2 million USD) for biotech corn projects with an annual variation of no more than 9%.
  • Adeteksa
    R&D Projects Analyst
    Adeteksa Feb 2009 - Feb 2010
    Dossier preparation for R&D projects to obtain government grants and tax incentives from The National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT) and the Secretary of Economy.Main achievements:• Acquire more than $36 million MXN (approx. $1.5 million USD) of governmental grants for pharmaceutical enterprises such as: Landsteiner Scientific, Schering-Plough, AstraZeneca, and GlaxoSmithKline. • Creation of a performance evaluation tool for Adetek associates, programed on VBA-Excel.• Provide consulting services on technical documentation to participate in Secretary of Economy, CONACYT and National Technology Prize programs.
  • Femsa Biotechnology Center - Monterrey Insitute Of Technology
    Research Assistant
    Femsa Biotechnology Center - Monterrey Insitute Of Technology Aug 2006 - Aug 2007
    Development of an experimental process to create an improved maceration process for barley, sorghum and rice, with the objective of achieving a higher yield in the production of high fructose syrup for brewing beer at Cervecería Cuauhtémoc-Moctezuma (now Heineken).Main achievements:• Understanding the fermentation processes, design of experiments and biotechnological quantification techniques.• Assist a Master of Science thesis with a specialty in Biotechnology.

Cesar Espinosa Skills

Liderazgo Asuntos Normativos Estrategia Empresarial Liderazgo De Equipos Biotechnology Microsoft Office Liderazgo De Equipos Multidisciplinarios Microsoft Excel Strategic Planning Project Management Regulatory Affairs Budgets Ciencias Naturales Estrategia Trabajo En Equipo Product Development Life Sciences Plan De Negocio Sap International Environmental Law Quality Auditing Operational Excellence Mejora De Procesos Agricultura

Cesar Espinosa Education Details

  • University Of Amsterdam - Amsterdam Business School
    University Of Amsterdam - Amsterdam Business School
    General
  • Tecnológico De Monterrey
    Tecnológico De Monterrey
    Project Management
  • Tecnológico De Monterrey
    Tecnológico De Monterrey
    Bioprocesos
  • Tecnológico De Monterrey
    Tecnológico De Monterrey
    Negociación Y Manejo De Conflictos
  • Project Management Institute
    Project Management Institute
    Project Management
  • Sgs Academy
    Sgs Academy
    Gestión De Calidad

Frequently Asked Questions about Cesar Espinosa

What company does Cesar Espinosa work for?

Cesar Espinosa works for Cecegrupo

What is Cesar Espinosa's role at the current company?

Cesar Espinosa's current role is Sustainability & ESG Consultant | FMCG | Agriculture | Ex-Coca-Cola | Ex-Monsanto.

What schools did Cesar Espinosa attend?

Cesar Espinosa attended University Of Amsterdam - Amsterdam Business School, Tecnológico De Monterrey, Tecnológico De Monterrey, Tecnológico De Monterrey, Project Management Institute, Sgs Academy.

What skills is Cesar Espinosa known for?

Cesar Espinosa has skills like Liderazgo, Asuntos Normativos, Estrategia Empresarial, Liderazgo De Equipos, Biotechnology, Microsoft Office, Liderazgo De Equipos Multidisciplinarios, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Regulatory Affairs, Budgets.

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