Our team
Hempacco is supported by a solid and experienced management team and Board of Directors that share the company’s vision and enthusiasm. The Founder and Co-Founder have over 40 years of combined experience developing and selling fast-moving consumer goods.
SANDRO PIANCONE, FOUNDER, CEO
Sandro worked in wholesale distribution, sales, marketing and logistics as CEO of Hempacco, Primus Logistics, UST and Nery’s. Sandro is the author of multiple books on sales and wholesale distribution and has twenty years of experience scaling companies since inception, funding them, finding the right team, and exiting profitably. Mr. Piancone started working in wholesale distribution in 2008.
JORGE OLSON, CO-FOUNDER, CMO
Jorge has developed and marketed consumer goods by creating innovative, off-the-shelf display programs selling into convenience stores. Mr. Olson has worked with Sandro Piancone for over 15 years and is the author of the books Wholesale MBA and Build Your Beverage Empire. As the CEO of Cube17, Inc., Jorge has worked with consumer goods and distribution companies since 2003.
NEVILLE PEARSON, CFO
Neville brings extensive direct experience of financial reporting, management accounting, as well as preparation of SEC and OTC filings, corporate governance, and company secretarial functions. As Chief Accountant, Neville was responsible for over 400 active building and civil engineering projects which include the NatWest Bank Tower in the City financial district, and more.
Dr. Stuart Titus, Board Member
Dr. Stuart Titus is an expert in Hemp and Cannabinoids. He has experience in investing and running publicly-traded companies. Dr. Titus’ expertise in finance was forged on Wall Street, where he worked as a bond trader for 11 years, managing a trading and underwriting department as a V.P. for Credit Suisse First Boston Corp.
JERRY HALAMUDA, BOARD MEMBER
Jerry Halamuda started over 20 businesses in the last 50 years. He’s an operator with agricultural, M&A and investment experience. He founded Color Spot Nurseries Inc. in 1983 and served as its Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Halamuda served as an Executive Officer and Director of Color Spot Holdings Inc. He serves as the Chairman at Color Spot Nurseries Inc.