Meet the Team
Behind every coffee is a story, and behind every story, a team of people who care deeply about it. We bring together our passion for Colombian coffee, years of experience, and a shared commitment to the people and communities who make it possible.
Founder & CEO
Federico Castro
International Marketing and Advertising Professional | Founder of Costal Campesino de Colombia SAS | Specialist in Logistics, Sales, and Business Development.
With a distinguished multisector career, Federico Castro combines a strategic understanding of international marketing with extensive operational experience in multinational companies and social-impact organizations.
As the founder of Costal Campesino de Colombia SAS, he leads the development and positioning of sustainable business models connected to Colombia’s agricultural communities.
His profile integrates global logistics and commercial management with experience working for Swiss foundations focused on strengthening businesses in conflict-affected areas, enabling him to connect international markets with initiatives delivering significant economic and social impact.
Business Developer
Sam Jackson
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Social Impact & Sustainability
Kelvin Andrés Polo
Social Impact and Sustainability Lead | Financial Management at Costal Campesino de Colombia S.A.S.
Kelvin has 8 years of experience leading community and productive projects with vulnerable communities across different regions and contexts in Colombia, ranging from institutional work in the post-conflict period to the development of sustainable business models in the private sector.
His career combines technical assistance for communities affected by conflict with the design of productive projects, public-private cooperation, and impact monitoring.
At Costal Campesino, he leads the company’s impact strategy and also oversees financial management, bringing the same territorial development perspective he has built throughout his career.
Q Grader / Quality Control
Juan Manuel Montenegro
Q Grader | SCA Roasting Professional | SCA Barista Professional
With more than 10 years of experience in the coffee industry, Juan Manuel Montenegro has a comprehensive profile encompassing coffee cupping, sensory evaluation, roasting, and preparation.
His career includes serving as a judge in quality competitions and roasting and barista competitions, further strengthening his technical and sensory perspective on coffee.
His experience enables him to understand and evaluate coffee holistically, from bean to cup, always seeking to bring out its full potential.