Rainforest Alliance Executive and Leadership Team

Santiago Gowland, the Chief Executive Officer, Rainforest Alliance’s, directs the organization's overarching strategy and global impact. Gowland guides the mission to create a sustainable world by promoting products with the Rainforest Alliance certification seal. This leadership involves fostering collaborations with diverse stakeholders across agriculture and forestry sectors. The Chief Executive Officer ensures the organization's advisory services and technical assistance effectively support businesses in their sustainability journeys. By championing regenerative practices, Santiago Gowland drives the transformation of farming methods to protect vital ecosystems and improve the economic well-being of farmers and communities worldwide. The executive's vision propels Rainforest Alliance's influence in achieving impactful change on a global scale.

Daryl Mintz, the Chief Financial Officer, oversees all financial aspects of Rainforest Alliance's operations and strategic investments. Mintz directs financial planning, budgeting, and reporting to ensure fiscal responsibility and support the organization's sustainability goals. This leadership position involves managing financial resources to maximize the impact of certification programs and advisory services. The Chief Financial Officer ensures that financial strategies align with the mission of transforming agriculture and protecting forests. Daryl Mintz's expertise guides the organization in maintaining financial health while driving regenerative practices that benefit farmers and communities. By providing sound financial oversight, Mintz enables Rainforest Alliance to effectively pursue its vision of a sustainable world.

Adam Cox, the Chief Operating Officer, manages the day-to-day operational execution of Rainforest Alliance's global initiatives. Cox oversees the implementation of certification processes and technical assistance programs, ensuring their efficiency and effectiveness. This role involves optimizing internal workflows to support the organization's mission of transforming agriculture through regenerative practices. The Chief Operating Officer coordinates efforts across various departments to drive impactful change in farming and forestry sectors. Adam Cox ensures that the operational framework directly supports the goal of creating a sustainable world for people and nature. By streamlining operations, Cox enhances the organization's capacity to deliver on its commitments and expand its reach in promoting certified products.

Jean-Pierre Smiet, the Chief People Officer (Interim), leads human resources strategy and talent management for Rainforest Alliance. Smiet focuses on cultivating a supportive and high-performing organizational culture that aligns with the company's sustainability mission. This interim role involves overseeing recruitment, employee development, and fostering an environment conducive to innovation in regenerative agriculture. The Chief People Officer (Interim) ensures that personnel policies and practices effectively support the organization's global operations and its commitment to transforming farming and forestry sectors. Jean-Pierre Smiet's leadership aims to empower the team driving impactful change, ensuring that the well-being of employees and communities remains central to the organization's efforts in creating a sustainable world.