ICBA Team
Kate Loatman
Kate Kate Loatman represents the International Council of Beverages Associations (ICBA) before international bodies including the United Nations, World Health Organization, World Trade Organization, Codex Alimentarius Commission, Food and Agriculture Organization, and the United Nations Environment Programme. She coordinates industry positions and commitments with ICBA member companies and associations across more than 200 countries and territories..
Prior to joining ICBA, she practiced food and drug law at King & Spalding LLP.
She holds a bachelor’s degree with honors in English from The College of William and Mary and a juris doctorate with high honors from The University of Texas School of Law.
Contact Ms. Loatman at kate@icba-net.org.
Elizabeth Yepes
Before joining ICBA, she worked at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, addressing trade barriers related to processed product exports and providing technical assistance to U.S. states and territories on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program.
She holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in International Affairs from the George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs.
Contact Ms. Yepes at elizabeth@icba-net.org.
Simone Soo Hoo
Simone Soo Hoo manages the operations of the International Council of Beverages Associations (ICBA), supports regional directors, represents the association in engagements with allied trade groups, and leads coordination of member meetings and communications.
Prior to joining ICBA, she served as Director of Research at the American Beverage Association.
She holds a master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Sussex and a bachelor’s degree in Diplomacy and World Affairs from Occidental College.
Contact Ms. Soo Hoo at simone@icba-net.org
Geoff Parker
Based in Australia, Geoff Parker is the Asia Pacific Regional Executive Director of the International Council of Beverages Associations (ICBA). He has also served as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Beverages Council since 2009. Throughout his career, Geoff has held a wide range of senior executive positions across private companies, government departments, and industry associations.
He also brings extensive board experience, having served in both director and chair capacities for global training companies, national non-profits, arts organizations, public companies, statutory authorities, and international associations. He is currently a board member of the International Council of Bottled Water Associations.
Geoff is a Fellow of both the Australian Institute of Management and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He holds qualifications from the University of Queensland and the University of Cambridge.
Contact Mr. Parker at geoff@icba-net.org
Santiago Lopez Jaramillo
Santiago Lopez is the Latin American and Caribbean Regional Executive Director of the International Council of Beverages Associations (ICBA), the trade association that represents the collective interests of the non-alcoholic beverage industry worldwide.
Based in Colombia, Santiago Lopez Jaramillo represents the International Council of Beverages Associations (ICBA) across Latin America and the Caribbean. He engages with key regional institutions and trade bodies including the Caribbean Community, MERCOSUR, the Pacific Alliance, the Organization of American States, and Pan American Health Organization.
His previous roles include President and Vice President of ICBA, Director of the Beverage Chamber of the National Business Association of Colombia, Director of Legal Affairs at the Colombian Association of International Trade, and Advisor at the Colombian Senate. He also served as an adjunct professor at Universidad Sergio Arboleda and has been a speaker at national and regional forums on public policy and industry advocacy.
He holds a law degree and has extensive experience in international trade, government affairs, and association leadership.
Contact Mr. Lopez at santiago@icba-net.org.
Vladimir Kudryavtsev
Vladimir Kudryavtsev is the Eurasia Advisor at the International Council of Beverages Associations (ICBA), bringing over two decades of experience in regulatory affairs, stakeholder engagement, and public policy.
From 2018 to 2022, he served as Government Relations Director for The Coca-Cola Company in Russia and Belarus. And prior he was the Director of the Moscow office of Yakut Fuel and Energy Company.
Vladimir also held senior roles in the public sector, including at the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia, the Moscow mayor’s office, and as an advisor within the Russian Parliament.
He holds degrees in Legal Studies from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, in Economics from the Moscow State Institute of International Affairs, and in Ecology from the Russian State Hydrometeorological University.
Contact Mr. Kudryavtsev at vladimir@icba-net.org.