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Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 6 years of experience leading 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, and 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 across East Africa and Europe. I have delivered impact in both high-volume commodity trading and socially-driven agriculture, combining financial insight with operational precision to drive sustainable growth. My background includes managing procurement and export flows of over 6,500 MT annually, implementing risk management strategies that reduced price exposure by up to 22%, and unlocking over $1.8M in funding through digital traceability and regenerative sourcing models. I’ve worked across trading desks, field operations, ERP implementations, and sustainability initiatives—translating strategy into actionable systems that drive results at scale. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 ➲ Managed annual procurement and export logistics for over 6,500 MT across East Africa, aligning quality, compliance, and futures strategies to reduce price volatility by up to 22% ➲ Developed ERP and dashboard tools that boosted data accuracy by 30% and cut reporting delays by 40% ➲ Mobilized $1.8M+ in donor funding through digital traceability programs that improved farmer income and unlocked market access ➲ Piloted regenerative sourcing models with premium buyers, enabling long-term contracts and boosting supplier loyalty ➲ Diversified product lines and added value chains, driving 12%+ revenue growth within six months 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 I believe in transparent systems, empowered teams, and data-informed decision-making. My leadership approach centers on creating clarity across functions—bridging field realities with boardroom strategies. I work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to embed operational rigor, cultivate accountability, and deliver value to farmers, financiers, and final buyers alike. Whether managing regional trade or optimizing internal systems, I stay grounded in purpose and performance. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 Commodity Trading, Risk Management, Market Analytics, Data Systems, Procurement Strategy, ERP Integration, Operational Planning, Export Logistics, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Reporting, Forecast Modeling, Sustainability Strategy 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞 Let’s build smarter, more sustainable trade systems. Reach out via [email protected] or DM me here on LinkedIn.