Visionaries in Sugar, Strategy & Sustainability

Our leadership team blends decades of experience in operations, engineering, marketing, and global commerce.

Our Team

José Luis Bueno - President & Managing Partner

José Luis Bueno

Chief Executive Officer

José Luis Bueno - President & Managing Partner

José Luis Bueno

Jose is a veteran marketing executive and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience leading strategic planning, business development, and major brand launches. His career spans work with Fortune 500 companies and successful private ventures.

Mauricio Ruffatti - Vice President & Partner

Mauricio Ruffatti

Chief Engineer & Founding Partner

Mauricio Ruffatti - Vice President & Partner

Mauricio Ruffatti

Mauricio brings decades of leadership in the sugar industry, managing complex refinery operations, sugar mills, and power generation projects. His focus on operational excellence and sustainable growth drives Beneton’s long-term strategy.

Steven Fellenzer

Chief Operating Officer

Steven Fellenzer

Steven is an experienced operations leader with a background in business transformation. He has guided over 20 startups and specializes in streamlining operations and driving scalable growth through tailored change management strategies.

Joe Alcantara

Chief Revenue Officer

Joe Alcantara

Joe is a senior sales and sourcing expert with more than 20 years of experience in global retail partnerships, product development, and supply chain optimization. He leads Beneton’s commercial growth and customer engagement strategy.