The Bamboo Visionaries 🌿
We are a diverse and passionate team brought together by a shared belief in the power of bamboo to transform landscapes, communities, and industries. Our backgrounds may be different, but our mission is the same: to drive sustainable solutions that blend environmental conservation, economic empowerment, and innovation.

🌱 Juan Carlos Sanchez (C.E.O)
Originally from Costa Rica , Juan Carlos has been a global citizen since 2006. After 12 years in Germany , where he met his wife, he moved to Uganda in 2018 to work on cross-border wetland management. This is where he discovered the magic of bamboo—using it to strengthen riverbanks and create natural land barriers in Busia and beyond. Now a firm believer in bamboo’s potential, he combines his expertise in International Water Law with real-world applications for sustainable development.

🎋 Ojambuka Sulaiman ( Head of Operations)
With over 15 years of experience in Uganda’s agriculture sector, Sulaiman is an expert in meat value addition and sustainable animal husbandry. His deep knowledge of agribusiness and value chain development makes him an invaluable asset in driving sustainable solutions that create lasting impact. His practical, business-driven approach ensures that bamboo’s potential is fully realized—from economic opportunities to environmental restoration.

🌍 Anna Marie-Cécile Theuvenet – Ssuna (Head of Sales & Client Relations)
A proud Dutchie who still loves good 🧀 despite making Uganda her home for the past six years. Married to a Muganda ❤ , Anna leads our Sales and Marketing efforts, ensuring that our bamboo solutions reach the right markets and create lasting impact. With a background in international law, human rights, healthcare, microfinance, and accreditation across Sub-Saharan Africa, she brings a strategic approach to business growth. Her expertise in contract management, fundraising, and networking makes her the perfect connector between people, ideas, and opportunities.

🎋 Jacklyne Namadi Obago (Procurement & Quality Assurance Expert)
A Kenyan with Ugandan roots and an unstoppable passion for bamboo, Jacklyne is both a Forester and Business Administrator with 16 years of hands-on experience in forestry. As a national and international award-winning bamboo expert, she specializes in taxonomy, sustainable management, harvesting, and six value chain product lines. She has worked alongside Juan Carlos on a Green Border Initiative to restore the Sio-Siteko wetlands, showcasing how bamboo can bridge borders—both literally and figuratively.

⚖ Denis Nono Moro (Head Of Legal & Compliance)
A seasoned corporate lawyer with over 17 years of experience, Denis ensures our legal frameworks are rock solid. He began his career as a human rights lawyer with the UN, later transitioning to the Norwegian Refugee Council before spending seven years at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) practicing tax law. His expertise then expanded into insurance law at the National Insurance Corporation. With a deep understanding of corporate, tax, and insurance law, Denis provides strategic legal guidance to ensure compliance, risk management, and the long-term sustainability of our bamboo initiatives.

Dr. Juan Carlos Sanchez Snr(Senior Counsel): A lifelong advocate for people and the planet, Dr. Sanchez brings over five decades of medical experience and a deep commitment to sustainable development to the Green Nile Bamboo team. As a trained medical doctor, he has dedicated his life to healing—both individuals and ecosystems. His passion for nature-based solutions led him to explore sustainable landscaping projects in his natal Costa Rica. More recently, he has brought this vision to East Africa, supporting our team with insight and mentorship; offering wisdom and a human-centered approach to sustainable business.

Why Bamboo?
Beyond its beauty, bamboo is a game-changer—a renewable resource that can restore ecosystems, support livelihoods, and fuel industries. We’ve seen its impact firsthand, from stabilizing riverbanks to creating innovative products. Our collective expertise in forestry, law, conservation, business, and agriculture positions us to take the bamboo industry to new heights—one culm at a time.
Why Bamboo?

Join us on this journey to shape a greener, more sustainable future!