Saif Ahmed, Mba (500+) Email & Phone Number

Kenya

Africa Eats Ltd. based in Mauritius, is an investment holding company with a diverse set of African food/agri companies supporting hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers, feeding millions of Africans.Co-Founder and Director:Our investments include both Equity and Debt in 31 companies in 10 African countries across East and West Africa. Africa Eats is an agile holding company that can efficiently put capital to work to keep the food supply running. Our business area… Show more Africa Eats Ltd. based in Mauritius, is an investment holding company with a diverse set of African food/agri companies supporting hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers, feeding millions of Africans.Co-Founder and Director:Our investments include both Equity and Debt in 31 companies in 10 African countries across East and West Africa. Africa Eats is an agile holding company that can efficiently put capital to work to keep the food supply running. Our business area incorporates Venture Capital & Private Equity and Debt.● Establishment of a start-up investment company in Mauritius● Sales growth of over 61% year on year and group turnover of USD23 million per annum● Provided market access to over 150,000 African farmers annually● Provided management and financial training to all investees● Industries covered include Oil production, Fintech, Financial Accounting firm, Dairy processing, Seed & Fertiliser, Honey processing, Chicken & egg production, Meat products, Fish farming, Flour milling, Fruit & Veg, smoke-free briquette fuel, among others● Raised funding for investment either into the holding company or directly into investee companies● Financial and Operational monitoring of investees● Launched Solar power and Truck leasing products Show less

Tanzania

NMB Bank PLC is Tanzania’s leading corporate and retail bank, both in customer base and branch network. With over 2.5 million customers, Tsh 4.6 trillion in total assets, over 230 branches and over 800 ATM’s, NMB has a footprint in more than 95% of Tanzania's districts. NMB is listed at the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange. NMB’s largest shareholders are Rabobank of Netherlands with a 35% share with full management and operational rights over NMB and the Government of Tanzania with a 32% share… Show more NMB Bank PLC is Tanzania’s leading corporate and retail bank, both in customer base and branch network. With over 2.5 million customers, Tsh 4.6 trillion in total assets, over 230 branches and over 800 ATM’s, NMB has a footprint in more than 95% of Tanzania's districts. NMB is listed at the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange. NMB’s largest shareholders are Rabobank of Netherlands with a 35% share with full management and operational rights over NMB and the Government of Tanzania with a 32% share while the rest of the shares are owned by the public or selected local and international investors.I am a member of the banks Top Management team and report to the CEO and oversee the entire food manufacturing and agribusiness portfolio. I am also in overall charge of the NMB-Rabobank Foundation and manage daily operations of this philanthropic organisation that provides free financial literacy training, corporate governance & operational management training among other services to small farmers and businesses. Show less

Kenya

Investment Banking and Corporate & SME Banking:I cover all countries in the East Africa region but also have consulting clients from across Africa. My main mandate is to offer industry expertise, project feasibility and credit appraisals and internal training to the bank in agriculture and fmcg sectors and to also offer business advisory and consulting services to mid to large sized commercial fmcg companies or agribusinesses. This may cover overall planning and setup of greenfield… Show more Investment Banking and Corporate & SME Banking:I cover all countries in the East Africa region but also have consulting clients from across Africa. My main mandate is to offer industry expertise, project feasibility and credit appraisals and internal training to the bank in agriculture and fmcg sectors and to also offer business advisory and consulting services to mid to large sized commercial fmcg companies or agribusinesses. This may cover overall planning and setup of greenfield projects or companies in growth mode requiring financial, operational or technical capacity building. Partnered with international financial organisations, Governments and NGO's in various projects of common interest.Appointed as a member of the Technical Advisory Committee of GAIN Health and also Panel of Experts of Kenyatta University/African Union Commission/UN Women among several others. Show less

Nigeria

I have set up from scratch a new project in Nigeria for a French owned Multinational Fruit & Veg company based in South Africa. The company is now operational and profitable within 2 months from start-up. I have set up and commissioned several food cold storages and sales & distribution facilities nationwide and also set up entire company operational and technical systems and controls apart from issuing total company documentation and documentary procedures for a smooth start-up. I report to… Show more I have set up from scratch a new project in Nigeria for a French owned Multinational Fruit & Veg company based in South Africa. The company is now operational and profitable within 2 months from start-up. I have set up and commissioned several food cold storages and sales & distribution facilities nationwide and also set up entire company operational and technical systems and controls apart from issuing total company documentation and documentary procedures for a smooth start-up. I report to the Managing Director in South Africa while everyone in Nigeria reports to me. I hold full P&L responsibility for the company. Show less

Gambia, Senegal

Radville Farms Ltd. in West Africa, a subsidiary of a Market Leading British Multinational Fresh Produce company growing, packing and exporting Conventional and Organic fresh produce to Major Multiples like Tesco, Sainsburys, Waitrose, Asda among many others in U.K. and Europe.The company owns 2 packhouses & cold storages and 5 farms located in separate sites. We are in the business of growing, packing and exporting fresh fruits and vegetables. I am currently in charge of this entire… Show more Radville Farms Ltd. in West Africa, a subsidiary of a Market Leading British Multinational Fresh Produce company growing, packing and exporting Conventional and Organic fresh produce to Major Multiples like Tesco, Sainsburys, Waitrose, Asda among many others in U.K. and Europe.The company owns 2 packhouses & cold storages and 5 farms located in separate sites. We are in the business of growing, packing and exporting fresh fruits and vegetables. I am currently in charge of this entire operation and in coordinating the complete chain from planting to export. Show less

Kenya

Launched Kericho Gold and Baraka Chai range of teas in consumer packs for the Local and International market. Marketing of Fireside and Red Mountain brands of coffee produced in U.K. by our parent company. This position involved a lot of travel to every known city and town within Kenya and also some trips abroad to Europe, Asia and especially Western and Central Africa. Within 2 years of launch Baraka Chai became the second largest selling brand of tea in Kenya overtaking Unilever’s Brooke Bond… Show more Launched Kericho Gold and Baraka Chai range of teas in consumer packs for the Local and International market. Marketing of Fireside and Red Mountain brands of coffee produced in U.K. by our parent company. This position involved a lot of travel to every known city and town within Kenya and also some trips abroad to Europe, Asia and especially Western and Central Africa. Within 2 years of launch Baraka Chai became the second largest selling brand of tea in Kenya overtaking Unilever’s Brooke Bond and our Jasmine Tea is still the largest selling tea in its category overtaking existing brands from Europe.Prime responsibilities:• compiling and meeting sales targets for the whole country• ensure HACCP, ISO, BRC and warehouse safety standards are maintained regularly• ensuring the supermarket chains and distributors get adequate stock level and variety• training the distributors sales staff and in-house sales staff. Show less

Kenya

Experience in all the departments (i.e. Warehousing, Transport, Logistics, Administration, Shipping, Marketing, Accounts and Exports) before becoming part of the team heading the marketing and exports of bulk and consumer packed tea.Significant part of the team responsible for sourcing and development of new export markets for tea. In depth knowledge of all export, import and shipping documentation and also negotiation of letters of credit and other banking formalities related to… Show more Experience in all the departments (i.e. Warehousing, Transport, Logistics, Administration, Shipping, Marketing, Accounts and Exports) before becoming part of the team heading the marketing and exports of bulk and consumer packed tea.Significant part of the team responsible for sourcing and development of new export markets for tea. In depth knowledge of all export, import and shipping documentation and also negotiation of letters of credit and other banking formalities related to exports and imports. This position involved a lot of travel abroad to Europe, Asia and all over Africa. Show less

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