Sadiki Mwasungo
Head of Finance

Sadiki is an experienced finance and accounting professional with more than 15 years of expertise in agribusiness finance, taxation, compliance, and financial reporting. He leads the finance function at Lima Group of Companies, ensuring sound financial management, strong internal controls, and effective support for the company's growth and operations. His experience spans both multinational and local organizations, with a proven track record in financial leadership, team development, and driving sustainable business growth

Bikuntufya Katisa

Accountant

With over 20 years of experience in agribusiness finance, he plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, managing payroll and tax obligations, and supporting budgeting and cost control activities. He is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial data, supporting statutory compliance, and overseeing routine accounting processes, providing timely financial information that supports effective business operations. His background in internal auditing and stock control further strengthens accountability and operational efficiency across the organization.

Vicent Shula
 Head of Operations

Vicent is a seasoned operations leader with deep expertise in taxation, customs procedures, international trade, and agribusiness management. As Head of Operations at Lima Group of Companies, he oversees the full spectrum of company operations, directing end-to-end supply chain activities — from procurement and production coordination to export logistics and customer relations.

As an Operational manager, he works closely with suppliers, buyers, and international clients to ensure seamless operations and the timely delivery of high-quality products to global markets. As a key player in the organization, he drives strategic initiatives that safeguard compliance, optimize efficiency, and position the company for long-term resilience and future success.

 Humphrey Nzunda 

Robusta And Avocado Oil Project Manager - Karagwe 

Humphrey is the Project Manager based in Karagwe, overseeing the operations of Robusta coffee and avocado oil value chains. He coordinates sourcing, procurement, processing, and supply chain activities, working closely with farmers, suppliers, and production teams to ensure consistent supply and high-quality output that meets company standards. 

He manages factory operations including coffee milling and avocado oil extraction, with responsibility for production planning, quality assurance, inventory control, and overall operational efficiency. 

He is a young and highly promising manager, demonstrating strong leadership potential and growing expertise in agribusiness operations and value chain management. 

 Martin Mpendamani 

Avocado Project Manager - Njombe 

A Branch Manager based in Njombe, overseeing the company’s avocado value chain, including procurement of fresh avocados, sourcing of avocado seeds, and avocado oil extraction for export markets. He manages factory operations, production coordination, and quality assurance to ensure consistent export standards. 

He has extensive experience in agribusiness and export operations, having previously worked with Biolands International and LIMA Limited in senior roles across branch management, export management, and administration. Earlier in his career, he gained field and quality control experience with Dorman Limited in major coffee-growing regions of Tanzania. 

With over 20 years of experience in the sector, he brings strong operational and export management expertise to LIMA Kwanza’s avocado business in Njombe 

Felister Kangabya

Arabica Coffee Project Manager 

With more than 10 years in coffee industry, She Leads the implementation and management of the Arabica Coffee Operations by coordinating farmer networks, field activities (Pre financing and managing coffee deliveries) and coffee processing operations (Milling) at Elton Farm factory. Ensures coffee quality, efficient operations, and supports sustainable growth 

With over 10 years of experience in the coffee industry, she leads the implementation and management of Arabica coffee operations, coordinating farmer networks, field activities (including pre-financing and coffee deliveries), and coffee processing operations at the Elton Farm milling factory. She ensures consistent coffee quality, efficient factory operations, and smooth coordination across the value chain.

 André Faria Almeida

Head of Agroforestry

Agronomist Engineer with over 15 years of international experience in coffee production, regenerative agriculture, and agroforestry. Since graduating from the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA) in 2010, André has worked across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, supporting specialty coffee production and improving quality, productivity, and sustainability throughout the coffee value chain. He has extensive experience in technical assistance, farmer training, post-harvest management, and project implementation, working closely with smallholder farmers, governments and NGOs. 

Raised on a pioneering family farm practicing syntropic agroforestry in Brazil, André was influenced by his father's collaboration with Ernst Götsch, the founder of Syntropic Agriculture. Since 2010, he has dedicated his career to promoting regenerative and agroforestry systems internationally, particularly in East Africa, helping farming communities adopt sustainable practices that strengthen livelihoods, increase resilience, and restore ecosystems

Anna Mangula

Carbon Project Development Manager

She is responsible for leading the development and implementation readiness of the company’s Carbon and Agroforestry Project, which integrates climate-smart agriculture with carbon credit generation. At this stage, she focuses on stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and resource mobilization to support full-scale project implementation.

Once fully funded, she will oversee the execution of agroforestry activities, farmer engagement, and carbon project operations, ensuring alignment with sustainability standards and long-term environmental impact goals.

Festa Mwambapa
Agroforestry Officer 

She works within the agroforestry and sustainability unit, supporting the design and implementation of regenerative agriculture and agroforestry systems in close collaboration with the Head of Agroforestry. Her role focuses on strengthening environmental sustainability and improving farm ecosystem resilience across company operations. 

She also supports the implementation of value-addition initiatives, including Black Soldier Fly (BSF) production, waste management, and biochar projects. Through these initiatives, she contributes to resource efficiency, waste reduction, and long-term environmental sustainability within the company’s operations. 

Irene Halinga

R&D & Operations Support Officer

She is involved in identifying and evaluating new project opportunities, focusing on research and development initiatives that support business growth and innovation.

She also provides support to the Operations Manager in coordinating day-to-day operational activities across the business. In addition, she prepares and presents reports on new and ongoing initiatives to the Director, ensuring timely updates and informed decision-making on strategic developments.

Stephano Mtela
Certification Lead

Responsible for ensuring that all company products comply with required farm standards, certification schemes, and quality assurance protocols. He oversees full traceability systems across all supply chains, ensuring that products are properly tracked from farm level through processing and export to local and international markets.

He works closely with field teams, processing units, and quality assurance personnel to maintain accurate records, strengthen compliance systems, and ensure adherence to certification requirements and audit standards. Through his role, he safeguards product integrity and supports access to premium and export markets.

 George Mbwana
Quality and Assurance 

George has been a certified Q Grader with the Specialty Coffee Association of America since 2007. He oversees quality assurance standards across key value chains, including avocado, coffee, cocoa, and other crops, through effective quality control, sampling, and laboratory analysis. His role encompasses coffee cupping and flavor profiling, avocado maturity assessment using dry matter testing, and cocoa quality evaluation through bean counting. 

 Gladys Mwakatuma 

Internal Coordinator and Communication Officer 

She is responsible for internal communication and coordination across the organization, ensuring smooth flow of information between management and staff. She organizes meetings, prepares schedules, and provides timely reminders to teams through communication platforms, including WhatsApp groups, to ensure effective participation and engagement.