Our Team

Experienced leaders committed to transforming Africa's food systems

Leadership Team

Experienced leaders with deep expertise in African markets and industrial operations

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Dr. Sarah Mwangi

Chief Executive Officer

Former McKinsey partner with 15 years experience in African agriculture and food systems. Led $500M+ investments in agribusiness across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Key Expertise

Strategic PlanningInvestment StructuringStakeholder Management
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Jean-Pierre Kabongo

Chief Operating Officer

20+ years managing industrial bakeries in DRC and Congo. Previously COO at MIDEMA, overseeing 1M+ loaves/day production.

Key Expertise

Operations ManagementSupply ChainLocal Market Knowledge
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Fatima Al-Hassan

Chief Financial Officer

Former IFC investment officer specialising in African food & agribusiness. Structured $300M+ in development finance deals.

Key Expertise

Project FinanceRisk ManagementImpact Measurement
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David Okonkwo

Head of Technology

Industrial engineering expert with experience implementing bakery automation across 10 African countries. Former Bühler Group regional director.

Key Expertise

Equipment SelectionProcess OptimisationTechnology Transfer
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Grace Ndulu

Head of Distribution

Pioneer in last-mile distribution models for FMCG in Africa. Built networks of 50,000+ micro-retailers across East Africa.

Key Expertise

Distribution StrategyPartnership DevelopmentWomen's Economic Empowerment
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Ahmed Ben Salah

Head of Sustainability

Environmental engineer focused on renewable energy and water management in industrial settings. Led sustainability initiatives for major African manufacturers.

Key Expertise

Renewable EnergyWater ManagementCarbon Reduction

Advisory Board

Strategic advisors providing guidance on technology, finance, and African development

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Olivier Bacs

Founding Advisor

Technology & Supply Chain

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Akinwumi Adesina

President, African Development Bank

Agricultural Transformation

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Strive Masiyiwa

Founder, Econet Group

Business Strategy & Scale

Our Values

The principles that guide our mission to transform African food security

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Impact First

Every decision measured by its impact on food security and job creation

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Local Partnership

Success through collaboration with local communities and businesses

Operational Excellence

World-class standards in production, quality, and efficiency

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Sustainable Growth

Building for the long term with environmental and social responsibility

Join Our Mission

We're always looking for talented individuals who share our passion for transforming Africa's food systems