Germán Santillán Ugarte
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Oaxacanita Chocolate
Germán Santillán Ugarte is a social entrepreneur and cultural chocolatier working towards a more inclusive and just future through the recognition of the importance of indigenous cultures. He is the founder and CEO of Oaxacanita Chocolate, the first Mexican social chocolate company to be recognized internationally for its social impact. Through the production of artisanal chocolate, Santillán and his team contribute to the social, economic, and environmental development of the proudly indigenous communities of the Mixtec Region of Oaxaca. His work has been recognized by President Barack Obama, the International Youth Foundation, Meta, TED, and the Westerwelle Foundation for contributions to international social innovation.
