Arnulfo Ventura

Arnulfo Ventura is a transformational corporate executive and entrepreneur in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. He served as CEO of Beanfields from 2018 to 2022, where he successfully turned around the bean-based snack brand, tripling its top-line revenue and positioning it as a top-five brand in the competitive snacking chip category.14

Professional Background:

• CEO of Beanfields (2018-2022)
• Worked at Califia Farms, leading strategic growth initiatives and e-commerce development
• Previously led corporate sales strategy at PepsiCo's Naked Emerging Brands (NEB) group
• Founding member of PepsiCo's Global eCommerce Steering Committee2

Education and Entrepreneurship:

• Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA
• Founded Cobá, creating the first line of ready-to-drink all-natural aguas frescas
• Co-founder of Project Potluck, a non-profit supporting people of color in the CPG industry2

Recent Achievements:

• Joined Alter Eco Foods as CEO in January 2022
• Led Alter Eco to become the #3 ranked chocolate brand in the Natural channel
• Currently serves as Senior Vice President of Strategy at Siddhi Capital (joined February 2024)2

Ventura is known for his collaborative approach, focus on sustainable innovation, and commitment to diversity in the food and beverage industry.3