Dr Ikechi Agbugba – Head of Sustainability.

Ikechi is a seasoned applied economist with extensive expertise spanning food and agriculture, development studies, project management, entrepreneurship, food security, and agricultural IT. He excels in crafting project proposals, delivering impactful initiatives in South African communities, and securing funding from prestigious sources like the EU Horizon, NUFFIC, ARC, and WRC, aligned with the UN's SDGs agenda. Notably, he's consulted twice for the UN's International Organisation for Migration, contributing to diaspora-focused projects in the Netherlands. As an EUTECH Advocate and Board Member for the Food, Farming, and Fisheries Alliance, Ikechi engages in various capacities, from expert consultation to speaking engagements. He collaborates with agribusinesses globally, advising on innovative business models for transformative change. A proponent of the 'Brain Re-Engineering Concept and Reimagination (BRECR),' he champions SDGs realization. Recognized with awards like 'Agro-Economist of the Year' and the 'Global Emerging Leader Award,' Ikechi holds esteemed academic positions worldwide, contributing significantly to research in food economics and agribusiness since 2003.