Coconut farming works best when the people who do the work share in its value.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Our purpose is to connect farmers and communities to the world. And that purpose begins with our people.
Our teams span tapping, food processing, engineering, IT, marketing, finance, law and community development, across the Philippines, Hong Kong, North America and Europe.
Lionheart was founded to change who benefits from coconut farming. That takes a wide range of experiences, ideas and talents, starting with the Indigenous Peoples Community who are our partners and hosts in Rizal, Palawan.
Inviting All Perspectives
Our farm began in 2015 with a Memorandum of Agreement with the Indigenous Peoples of Rizal, Palawan, and the partnership received government approval in 2016. A farm and factory that run every day also create work close to home, for people who might otherwise leave the province to find it.
“Even during the pandemic, Lionheart extended job opportunities to the residents of all 11 barangays in Rizal Municipality.”
Leading From the Top
Christian Eyde Moeller
Co-Founder & CEOLeads Lionheart's mission to bring forward the next generation of farmers and make farming a career people are proud of.
Terese Angelica Montero
Senior Human Resources ManagerLeads how we hire, train and grow our people, from the field and factory to the office.
Local Focus, Global Team
Most of our team comes from Rizal and the host Indigenous Peoples community. The traditional elder structure is built into how we are organized, for dialogue, conflict resolution and decision-making. Our careers go well beyond the field, from farm management to IT, marketing, product development and legal compliance, with at least minimum wage, pensions and health insurance.
In 2025 our team grew 23% to 937 direct employees. 80% received formal training, averaging 18 hours each, 11% were promoted from within, and employee satisfaction rose to 78%.
A Council for Dialogue
Our partnership with the Indigenous Peoples of Rizal shapes how we are organized. Lionheart adopted an organizational structure aligned with Adat, the customary law of the Palaw'an people.
Every month, the tribal elders meet face to face with Lionheart's President in a Bitsara, a council for dialogue. Together they coordinate decisions and plan community work that goes beyond the company's operations, including:
- Community developmentDevelopment and land-use planning, skills development and education.
- Protecting the landResponding to threats to biodiversity such as illegal logging and charcoal making.
- Health and familiesMalnutrition, backyard farming, family planning, and legal and health concerns.
- Women's engagementMaking sure women have a voice in community decisions.
Celebrating Our Team
What We Commit To
Fair Hiring
We hire and promote on skills and performance, and we give people from the communities around our farm a fair chance to build a career with us.
Equal Pay for Equal Work
People doing the same work at the same level are paid on the same basis, whatever their background.
Respect for Culture
We work in a way that respects the culture, traditions and decisions of the Indigenous Peoples Community who host our farm.
A Voice for Everyone
Every team member can raise a concern, in their own language, without fear of retaliation.
Questions or Concerns
Contact our Human Resources team at mail@lionheartfarms.com.ph.