Iván Ontaneda – President

ANECACAO

Born in Ecuador. Agribusiness entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the Coffee and Cocoa sector.
Cocoa Ambassador of Ecuador, appointed by the Government of Ecuador.
CEO and founder of ECOKAKAO, a leading company in Cocoa Export and in programs for traceability, sustainability, and value chain inclusion in Ecuador.
Chairman of the Board of ANECACAO, the National Association of Cocoa and Processed Cocoa Exporters of Ecuador (2014–2016, 2021–2025).
Former Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment, and Fisheries (2019–2021), Government of Ecuador.