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Managua, Mn, Ni

Managua, Nicaragua

Managua, Nicaragua

Managua, Nicaragua

Nous Investment group is a company focused on multi-tier crop plantations creating superior value by producing, distributing and managing a diversity of high quality agricultural power products such as the rubber tree, bamboo, cocoa and coconut, achieving low risk and high returns by maximizing economic efficiencies, our knowledge, experience and innovative practices. Our foundation revolves around our commitment towards environmental stewardship, social prosperity and financial growth for our investors.

Co-Founded the largest commercial Bamboo plantations in the world outside of China, with over 2,500 hectares planted in Nicaragua as of September 2014, with the vision of turning bamboo into the substitute of timber, becoming the leading producers in sustainable industrialized products such as fibers, activated carbon and renewable energyOversaw all the Central American Operations and management of all key units.Created and implemented the company’s vision, mission, and overall directionNegotiated, planned and purchased 3,650 hectares of strategic land.Led the Nicaraguan operations to numerous certifications and international recognitions: FSC(Forestry Stewardship Council) VCS(Verified Carbon Standards) CCBA(Climate Community, Biodiversity Alliance)In 2013, under his management Ecoplanet Bamboo Central America received the Top National recognition for Workers safety.In 2014, he led the company to receive U.S. Department of State Award for Corporate Excellence.

Puriscal, San Jose, Costa Rica

Established in Costa Rica an Agribusiness and Tobacco production industry. Created a process for manufacturing and distributing hand-manufactured cigars. Formed a global marketing network which would allow for distribution of the company’s products. The company currently sells raw material, tobacco seeds, technology packages, and premium cigars. Coordinate the Manufacture, Marketing and Finance of the company.Created new Tobacco brands and blends that are currently being sold in the US.

Managua, Nicaragua

Co-founded the Nicaholdings in Nicaragua. Founded and managed the Nicaholding’s subsidiary companies: Mares de Nicaragua S.A. (Marnica), Oceanos de Nicaragua S.A. (Oceanic), Nica Crab, Hielo Nica, SupliMar, Mares NicaNoruegos S.A. Led the Seafood branches of the company to achieve an exporting capacity of $20 Million during the late 1990’s, which at that time accounted for 10% of Nicaraguas’ total exports.Led the Company to become the biggest employer and exporter in the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua and the first exporter of blue crab in Central America.Drastically improved the quality of life of workers in the impoverished Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua.

Florida, United States

Oversaw the worldwide Sourcing of seafood for the company and the sales within the US and Caribbean Markets.Successfully reached the goal of importing and selling $7 Million worth of Seafood within the United States

Connecticut, United States

Effectively conducted barter activities in over 20 countries in all continents.Successfully established and administered important overseas projects which required experience in obtaining productive cooperation from highest level foreign officials and private enterprise leaders. Results contributed to the reduction of raw materials cost by 3% while increasing productivity.Represented company in coordination with the president of a Latin American country to develop a Public Relations campaign. The project resulted in a 500% in favourable editorial and news coverage.Leveraged knowledge of logistics and economics for implementing low cost overseas R&D operations.