Horticulture professional with a more than 15-year career of registration, marketing and sales operations for high-growth Agrochemical and Fertilizer companies and over 10 years in academic research, teaching and consultancy. Extensive expertise in needs analysis with a consultative approach to all aspects of crop sciences, production technologies and value chains. Repeated success guiding sizeable, cross-functional teams in the design, re-design, and launch of leading-edge solutions and driving timely execution of assorted tasks. Knowledgeable researcher, presenter, negotiator, and salesperson able to forge solid relationships with strategic partners and build consensus across multiple organizations and organizational levels. Experienced in monitoring and evaluation of different kinds of agricultural and development programs. Fluent in English, Kiswahili and Kalenjin dialects with working knowledge of Mandarin. Advanced Degree in Horticulture.