Jose Forero
About Jose Forero
Jose Forero serves as the Business To Business Global Head at Clever Leaves, bringing extensive experience in the food color industry and business operations across Latin America. He has held various managerial roles at Firmenich and Sensient Technologies Corporation, and he holds an MBA from Inalde Business School.
Work at Clever Leaves
Jose Forero serves as the Business To Business Global Head at Clever Leaves, a position he has held since 2019. His role involves overseeing global business operations and strategies, focusing on expanding the company's market presence. Based in New York, New York, he has contributed to Clever Leaves' growth in the cannabis industry, leveraging his extensive background in business management.
Previous Experience at Firmenich
Before joining Clever Leaves, Jose Forero worked at Firmenich as the Regional Account Manager for North Latin America from 2007 to 2011. This role was based in Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland. He managed client relationships and business development initiatives across the region, gaining valuable international experience in the flavor and fragrance industry.
Career at Sensient Technologies Corporation
Jose Forero held multiple roles at Sensient Technologies Corporation from 2011 to 2019. He served as the Gerente Unidad De Negocios Andino Division Color and Country Manager for Colombia, where he was responsible for business operations in the Andean region. Additionally, he worked as Gerente Comercial Latinoamérica Food Colors from 2017 to 2019, focusing on the food color industry while based in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
Education and Expertise
Jose Forero studied at Universidad De Los Andes from 1998 to 2003, earning a degree that laid the foundation for his career in business management. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Inalde Business School between 2014 and 2016. His academic background complements his extensive experience in business operations and management across various industries.