Welcome Our Newest Board Member: Juan Diego Rueda (JD)!
We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our board of directors: Juan Diego Rueda (JD)! This is an incredibly exciting moment for us, especially as we experience such tremendous growth in our programs across Colombia and Honduras. As we continue to expand and evolve, we’ve been on the lookout for someone who can guide our strategy into the next chapter — and we couldn’t be more excited to have JD on board!
About JD
With over 15 years of experience across Latin America, JD brings a wealth of expertise in agriculture, energy, and corporate consulting. He’s known for his ability to drive meaningful change in large-scale operations, always with a focus on aligning business strategies with the needs of every stakeholder. JD’s career has been marked by his exceptional leadership and his ability to optimize resources and guide high-performing teams toward delivering real, tangible results.
But what truly sets JD apart is his unwavering commitment to social impact. His approach goes beyond traditional business practices — he believes in co-creating solutions with vulnerable communities through purposeful leadership. JD’s passion for making a positive difference aligns perfectly with the values we hold dear here at Bean Voyage.
Looking Ahead
As we continue to expand and scale our impact, JD's expertise and passion will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization. His leadership will help us refine our strategies and further strengthen our mission of empowering smallholder farmers and creating sustainable change.
We’re beyond excited to have JD as part of our team, and we can’t wait to see what we will accomplish together.
Welcome aboard, JD — let’s do this!
To learn more about our board, click here.