Nilza leads AgroEnterprise Mission’s commodity export business, building direct relationships with cooperatives and growers across West Africa to supply raw cashew nuts, cocoa beans, coffee beans and natural rubber to buyers worldwide.
AgroEnterprise Mission and its partners export high-quality agricultural products from Africa to buyers around the world.
We source directly at origin, working hand-in-hand with cooperatives and growers across Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau. Buying at the farm gate gives us control over quality, traceability and competitive pricing.
From procurement to export, we coordinate grading, quality control and logistics so buyers receive consistent, reliably delivered product — shipment after shipment.
A former World Bank Lead Agricultural Economist with nearly three decades of experience in global commodity markets, agricultural strategy, and development policy. Holding a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois, he is a recognized expert in cocoa, coffee, and cashew economics, providing strategic advice to governments and private enterprises. He also brings hands-on production experience as the owner of an agricultural plantation in Côte d’Ivoire.
Brings broad experience in cooperative leadership, transit management and commercial operations. He has held senior roles including General Manager of the Sélinkela and CAEKO cooperatives and of several transit and trading companies, and trained at the Central Polytechnic Center in Yamoussoukro (CPC).
A committed horticulturist and educator championing women’s empowerment through sustainable farming, literacy and entrepreneurship since 1992. Her leadership spans national training programmes, international exchanges and grassroots agroecology.
A seasoned development economist and former Director of Agriculture at the African Development Bank, where he led the Feed Africa Strategy. He now leads APDC, empowering over 7,000 youths and 1,000 women in agribusiness, and holds a PhD in Development Economics with 30+ years’ experience.
A trained agronomist and trainer specialising in perennial crops, with 13 years’ experience at organisations including Barry Callebaut and Cemoi. He designs and delivers training across coffee, cocoa, rubber and palm-oil systems, with added expertise in organic rice production, curriculum development and farmer mentorship.
A Business Development Manager with over six years of international B2B sales experience. His expertise spans finance, SaaS, and consulting, backed by strong leadership and modern CRM skills.
At Agro Enterprise Mission, he focuses on expanding global partnerships and promoting sustainable agriculture.
Purchase our products through AgroEnterprise Mission and its partners. Send us your grade, volume and destination and we’ll respond with an offer.
Cooperatives, exporters and logistics partners who can strengthen our origin supply chains are welcome to get in touch.