AgroEknor, a leading impact driven agri-tech business focused on optimizing the Nigerian agricultural value chain for increased export earnings, has announced the appointment of Dr. Jide Adedeji and Kiette Tucker as Non-Executive Directors.
The firm said with their extensive expertise and strategic vision, Dr. Adedeji and Kiette Tucker bring a wealth of knowledge to AgroEknor as it continues to expand its global footprint.
The comapny in a statement expressed optimism in the appointees combined expertise and vast industry experience.
“The addition of Dr. Adedeji and Kiette Tucker to AgroEknor’s Board of Directors marks an important milestone for the company. As AgroEknor continues to expand its operations and explore new markets, the Board is confident that Dr. Adedeji and Kiette Tucker will contribute significantly to the company’s growth trajectory and long-term success.”
“Dr. Jide Adedeji is renowned as the pioneer Chief Executive Officer of Teragro, the agribusiness subsidiary of The Transnational Corporation of Nigeria, Transcorp. During his tenure, Dr. Adedeji successfully established Nigeria’s first commercial juice concentrate factory and business, revolutionizing the agribusiness landscape in the country.”
“His technical knowledge and strategic acumen solidified his reputation as a turnaround expert, and his experience in supplying juice concentrates to the Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria has positioned him as an industry leader, poised to drive AgroEknor’s growth and success.”
” Kiette Tucker, the Executive Vice President of Factor[e] ventures, joins AgroEknor with an exceptional track record of supporting innovative solutions in emerging markets. At Factor[e], Kiette spearheaded efforts to drive sustainable energy, agriculture, mobility, and water solutions, focusing on the speed and scale of implementation. Prior to her current role, Kiette served as the Growth Countries Unit Senior Director for Acre one, where she successfully led the One Acre Fund portfolio in new markets, achieving remarkable milestones.”
Her leadership was instrumental in reaching over one million farmers, planting 12 million trees, and establishing multiple sustainable business units.