An accomplished Agribusiness and Agri-Financing Specialist with over 15 years of experience in agribusiness development, agricultural financing, and international development. Samuel holds a Master’s degree in Food Security from Murdoch University, Australia and a BSc in Agriculture from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana.
Previously with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), World Bank Group, Samuel played a pivotal role in building strategic partnerships with organizations such as USAID, AGRA, SECO, and WFP, securing investments and supporting government-led commodity financing initiatives in Kenya and Ghana.
A recognized expert in technical assistance and advisory services, Samuel has designed and implemented projects that improve access to finance, strengthen value chains, and promote inclusive agricultural growth. His leadership reflects a deep passion for creating sustainable market linkages, empowering smallholder farmers, and driving economic transformation through agribusiness.
His work has enhanced sustainable agricultural financing for SMEs and agribusinesses across Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.
Samuel is currently the Head of Agribusiness at Stanbic Bank, where he leads the bank’s agribusiness strategy, driving innovation and access to finance across multiple agricultural value chains.
