PERRY NGOMA
Lusaka
Summary
Dynamic and professional with extensive experience in seed systems, crop protection trade facilitation at various organizations including multinational companies at, excelling in portfolio management and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in developing successful business strategies and optimizing positioning and technical operations. Adept at stakeholder engagement and project management, driving growth and innovation in agricultural systems across Africa. Passionate about enhancing food production, innovations and industry practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Services
BASF Zambia Limited
<ul>
<li>Providing technical platforms that support business growth and continuity in 8 Southern Africa Countries.</li>
<li>Identifying product portfolio gaps, and developing a portfolio optimization strategy and a product life cycle management system that focuses on new product opportunities in the region.</li>
<li>Developing new business cases for new product introductions.</li>
<li>Ensuring accurate technical information on all communication & training material.</li>
<li>Appointing and managing external contractors involved in the product trials.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the relevant regulatory authorities per country, concerning product registration/renewal requirements.</li>
<li>Supporting development and implementation of marketing, commercial excellence and the Go To Market (GTM) strategy and the successful execution of sales activities that support the strategy.<br>
• Working with Sales and Marketing to increase net income through key operating objectives of increasing sales, reducing liability costs and maintaining the technical integrity of product positions.<br>
• Contributing to industry objectives in terms of Stewardship, Business Ethics and Lobbying.</li>
</ul>
05.2021 - Current
- Providing technical platforms that support business growth and continuity in 8 Southern Africa Countries.
- Identifying product portfolio gaps, and developing a portfolio optimization strategy and a product life cycle management system that focuses on new product opportunities in the region.
- Developing new business cases for new product introductions.
- Ensuring accurate technical information on all communication & training material.
- Appointing and managing external contractors involved in the product trials.
- Collaborate with the relevant regulatory authorities per country, concerning product registration/renewal requirements.
- Supporting development and implementation of marketing, commercial excellence and the Go To Market (GTM) strategy and the successful execution of sales activities that support the strategy.
• Working with Sales and Marketing to increase net income through key operating objectives of increasing sales, reducing liability costs and maintaining the technical integrity of product positions.
• Contributing to industry objectives in terms of Stewardship, Business Ethics and Lobbying.
Consultant
CropLife Africa & Middle East (CLAME)
01.2013 - 12.2021
- Responsible for developing training materials, conduct training of trainers Course.
- Provide advice for Spray Service Provider (SSP) Project designs and implementation with CropLife Africa Middle East (covering West, East and Southern Africa).
- Sitting on the Stewardship Committee of CLAME.
- Implementing Stewardship projects in Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana and Ethiopia.
- Designing the pesticide/seed empty container management programmes for Zambia and Malawi.
Chief Executive Officer
Zambia Seed Trade Association
Lusaka
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Advisory role to Seed Industry & Seed certification body regarding seed regulations and practices, Serve on Seed research and certification advisory Technical Committees.
- Developing and Monitoring compliance to the seed industry code of conduct.
- Working with authorities and partners to combat counterfeit seed.
- Ensuring support to the seed industry on the listing of seed varieties on the SADC and OECD seed catalogs.
- Liaison with and lobbying the Government on behalf of the seed industry.
- Planning and organizing the Africa Seed Trade (AFSTA) Congress aimed at promoting the seed trade in Africa.
- Working with AFSTA on regional issues affecting seed trade in Zambia.
- Organising scientific workshops aimed at capacity building for seed researchers in the industry.
- Taking part in the review of seed regulations and represent the seed industry during the review of Acts of Parliament.
- To serve of technical committees relevant to the pesticide industry.
- Representing Zambia at International Seed Forums.
Chief Executive Officer
CropLife Zambia
Lusaka
06.2009 - 05.2021
- Manage all operational duties (planning & budgeting for projects and activities of the organisation).
- Advisory role to Pesticide Industry & ZEMA regarding pesticide regulations and practices.
- Serve on ZEMA Technical Committees as advisor to the Board on pesticides.
- Monitoring the members’ compliance to the code of conduct.
- Designing and coordinating projects.
- To monitor antitrust activities in the Zambian pesticide industry.
Horticultural Technical Consultant
Hort-Care Initiatives Limited
01.2008 - 12.2019
- Providing technical support to the Zambia Seed Trade Association and AFSTA.
- Conducting Trainings in Safe Use of Pesticides, Food Safety Management Systems, Internal Auditing Principles, Understanding Market Standards, & Project Management for Horticultural Companies.
- Auditing for the Horticultural industry and other related organisations in East & Southern African Regions.
- conducting Fairtrade audits on behalf of FLO-CERT and ETI audits for Partner Africa.
- Designed the training and Monitoring program for USAID/PROFIT Project.
- Master Trainer for COLEACP (EU Programme) projects in Southern, East and West Africa.
- Developing Food Safety Training systems for both Horticultural & Food Industries.
- Conducting Agricultural/Horticultural Surveys and Impact Assessments.
- Conduct Risk Assessments and training for factories and agricultural production sites.
- Developed user manuals and documentation for technical processes and systems.
Training Administrator/Projects Coordinator
NRDC/ZEGA Training Trust
Lusaka
01.2005 - 06.2008
- Planning, budgeting and managing the training department, involved in short term courses for in-service farm staff.
- My main target groups are Small Scale farmers, farm workers and food handlers and Food marketing organizations within Zambia and in the region (including Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Uganda).
- I also conducted Audits for the ZEGA Code of Practice, ETI (European based Social Code) and the EUREPGAP (European based code of practice).
- Between 2005 and 2006, I was in charge of coordinating a DFID/Crop Post-Harvest Programme, funded project which was aimed at supporting Small Scale farmers to uplift their farming standards to meet the EUREPGAP.
Small Scale Outgrowers Coordinator
Agriflora (Z) Limited
Lusaka
10.2003 - 12.2004
- My main responsibilities were to provide extension services to small scale farmers who are involved in growing high value crops for export to the European and South African market.
- Extension services included conducting training needs analysis, designing training programmes, delivering some of the training and organizing for external training programmes, advising on pest management and other agronomical activities.
- While at the project, I was in charge of conducting internal audits on small scale farms against Good Agricultural Practices and Food Safety practices are both market requirements for the European market.
- I was also responsible for conduction crop demos for new varieties and facilitating demos with inputs companies for pesticides and fertilisers.
- I also was the coordinator of the Maxharvelar Fair Trade label at the organisation.
- My responsibilities included; planning and monitoring of the activities to ensure compliance with the standard.
Education
Master of Science Degree - Agribusiness
Mulungushi University
09-2026
Bachelor of Science Degree - Horticulture
Zambian Open University
Diploma - Export Horticulture
NRDC/ZEGA Training Trust
Lusaka, Zambia01.2003
Post Graduate Diploma - Pest Management
University of Cape Town
Skills
- Agricultural production and systems management
- Seed systems
- Portfolio management
- Market analysis
- Project management
- Food safety standards
- Integrated Pest management
- Regulatory compliance
- Business strategy
- Stakeholder engagement
- Technical operations optimization
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/28/78
- Gender: MALE
- Nationality: ZAMBIAN
- Marital Status: MARRIED
Publications
- Participated in the production of two guides, ‘A Guide for Spray Operators on Safe and Effective Use of Pesticides’ and ‘A Guide to Food Safety for Field and Packhouse Workers’, both published by NZTT
- Published a Training Manuals on ‘Safe Use of Pesticides for Spray Service Providers’ & IPM on behalf of CropLife Africa Middle East
- Member of the Technical Training Committee for CropLife Africa Middles East
- National implementation Strategy for Management of Banned & Restricted Pesticides in Zambia
- Globally Harmonised System of Labeling Pesticides (GHS) Standard in Zambia – Technical team member
- Participated in the Development & Publication of the brochure on counterfeit seed Zambia
References
- Marx Mbunji, Board Chairman, Zambia Seed Trade Association, +260 971233894, marxmbunji@gmail.com
- Christopher Kanema, Director of Operations, Zambia Environmental Management Agency, +260 977 747106, mnkoya@zema.org.zm
- Dr. Samira Amellal, Director General, CropLife Africa Middle East, +212 661 224 654, samira@croplifeafrica.org
- Dr. Nathan Phiri, Director, Zambia Seed Control and Certification Institute, +260 964 867 043, nathpzm@yahoo.co.uk
Other Attributes
- Excellent English proficiency, general Communication and Public Speaking Skills
- Focused, Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Computer literate (All Microsoft Office applications, CorelDraw, Power BI)
- Team Player with Excellent Interpersonal skills and multicultural team experience in 14 African Countries
- Excellent Training, presentation and Facilitation skills
- Able to conduct crop trials for seed varieties, pesticides and fertilisers
- Well versed with Seed and Crop protection business environment in the Southern Africa Region
Professional And Corporate Bodies Membership Experience
- Member of BASIS (UK based Professional Body involved in the regulation of Pesticide and Fertiliser use)
- Member of CropLife Africa Middle East
- Member of COLEACP (EU Program)
- Member of GLOBALGAP (as an Advisor)
- Member of Zambia Environmental Management Agency Technical Advisory Board
- Member of Task Force for Pest Outbreaks in Zambia
- Board Member for Musika Development Initiative
- Board Member for CropLife Zambia
Timeline
Technical Services
BASF Zambia Limited
05.2021 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Zambia Seed Trade Association
01.2020 - 05.2021
Consultant
CropLife Africa & Middle East (CLAME)
01.2013 - 12.2021
Chief Executive Officer
CropLife Zambia
06.2009 - 05.2021
Horticultural Technical Consultant
Hort-Care Initiatives Limited
01.2008 - 12.2019
Training Administrator/Projects Coordinator
NRDC/ZEGA Training Trust
01.2005 - 06.2008
Small Scale Outgrowers Coordinator
Agriflora (Z) Limited
10.2003 - 12.2004
Master of Science Degree - Agribusiness
Mulungushi University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Horticulture
Zambian Open University
Diploma - Export Horticulture
NRDC/ZEGA Training Trust
Post Graduate Diploma - Pest Management
University of Cape Town
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