Purpose, Passion and Profit : Impactful marketing Strategies for Social Enterprises

Jacob Jose is a seasoned professional in sustainable agriculture, fair trade, and community development. An alumnus of the Organic Foundation Course Masterclass 2022, jointly organised by Asian Local Governments for Organic Agriculture and IFOAM Asia, he is the Manager of Business Development at PDS Organic Spices, Kerala, and holds a postgraduate degree in Business Administration (MMH) from Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous), currently pursuing a Master's in Environmental Science. As a board member and coordinator for Sahyadri Organic Small Farmers Consortium, he supports producers through training and technical assistance. He is also the Convener of the Indian Fairtrade Coffee Producer Network and a member of various national and international sustainability organizations.