Leadership

Juan E. Tavares

I lead Americas Food Gateway, a food platform formed in 2026 to connect the Americas' agricultural capacity with U.S. demand through the Dominican Republic. It is built around Sylvan Foods, a frozen-food manufacturer in San Cristóbal with BRCGS AA, FDA, SMETA and Sysco credentials, and Rossi Foods, its U.S. importer and commercial arm.

I am a fourth-generation Dominican industrialist. My family's ventures include PIISA industrial park, Caucedo port and Orange Dominicana. I co-founded LendingPoint and, as Chief Strategy Officer, led capital formation from founding through scale.

Experience Executive Chairman & CEO · Americas Food Gateway · 2026 – Present

Leads strategy, capital allocation and governance for a platform built around Sylvan Foods and Rossi foods its U.S. importer and commercial arm.

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