Pearson Gowero amassed nearly 4 decades of experience in consumer-facing industries. He began his career in prominent Southern African retail businesses specializing in clothing, footwear, textiles, and accessories. In 1997, he transitioned to Delta Corporation Limited, now an associate of SABMiller Plc (now ABInBev), where he gained further FMCG experience, managing the Coca-Cola franchise. Over the years, he held various roles in Marketing, General Management, Sales, and Distribution. Notably, he served as the Country Managing Director for SABMiller Africa Zambia and Malawi for five years.

Pearson became the Chief Executive Officer of Delta Corporation in 2012 until his retirement on 2021. Throughout his career, he contributed to the corporate landscape by serving on the boards of listed companies as well as subsidiaries and associates of the Delta Group. Additionally, he has been a member of the National Council for the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) since 2012. Presently, he holds the position of Non-Executive Director at Zambeef Products Limited in Zambia and serves as the Non-Executive Chairman of NMBZ Holdings Limited and NMB Bank Limited in Zimbabwe. Educated with a BSc Hon degree in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe and an MBL from UNISA, his extensive background reflects a wealth of expertise in the business realm.

Morgan is a Chartered Accountant who holds a Masters in Business Leadership from the University of South Africa and has also attended the Strategy Master Academy at the University of Cape Town’s Business School. He attended the Advanced Management Programme 181 at Harvard Business School in Boston. Morgan has been involved in the seed industry since 1998 having joined the company back then as Chief Financial Officer. He has previously held senior corporate positions with entities in the Mining, Manufacturing, Retail, Banking and Real Estate industries. He sits on the Boards of FBC Bank and TSL Limited.

Tineyi has close to 20 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, governance, compliance, and risk management covering multi-sectors. Prior to joining Seed Co in 2018, he spent nearly 10 years in charge of corporate finance at one of the leading investment banking boutiques, Corporate Excellence, in Zimbabwe.

Tineyi holds a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Studies and qualified fully with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) as well as the Institute of Bankers of Zimbabwe (IOBZ). In addition, he is an Associate Member of the Institute of Risk Management of South Africa, and a Public Accountant registered with the Public Accountants and Auditors Board of Zimbabwe (PAABZ).

Maxen Phillip Karombo was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 21 September 2023. He brings extensive expertise in Marketing and Business Administration, with a strong background in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. He is a Chartered Marketer (CIM-UK) with close to 30 years of regional professional experience across diverse markets.

Mr. Karombo holds a Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Management and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). In addition to his professional career, he currently serves as Chairman of St Anne’s Hospital, contributing strategic leadership and governance oversight.

Mr. Kenias Mafukidze was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective 21 September 2023.

Mr. Mafukidze is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Media Holdings.

He is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years‘ experience and he holds a Bachelor of Accountancy Honours Degree as well as an MBA and MPhil in Development Finance.

Rogerio is currently the Head of Research, Africa and Asia-Pacific for Limagrain Field Seeds. He oversees the research strategy for key crops—including corn, rice, barley, and pearl millet—across major markets in China, India, and Thailand. His role extends to strategic board-level oversight of several joint ventures, where he integrates R&D, business development, and commercial execution. Rogerio holds an Executive MBA, an INSEAD Leadership Certificate, and advanced degrees in Genetics and Agronomy, positioning him as a key leader at the intersection of science and global agribusiness.

Davidzo is the Financial Controller and Director of Unki Mines and is the Principal Officer of the Anglo American Pension Funds. Davidzo has over 20 years’ experience in the finance and accounting field. She is the current chairman of the Generation Medical Aid Fund. She currently sits on the boards of CABS and Bishopslea Preparatory School for Girls. She has chaired the Zimbabwe Association of Pension Funds (“ZAPF”) Board. Davidzo holds a B.Comm (Hon) degree in Finance from NUST and is an associate member of the global chartered management accountancy body CIMA.

Mr Regis Daniel Andre Fournier brings over 33 years of experience in agribusiness and the seed sector, with a strong track record in strategic leadership, industry representation and the advancement of sustainable agriculture. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Limagrain Field Seeds, and currently serves as Strategic Advisor, focusing on long-term strategy, development and transformation initiatives. He has also held senior leadership roles in key seed and agricultural industry organisations in France and Europe, including UFS, Euroseeds, AgriSudOuest Innovation, SEMAE, ARVALIS, AGPM and FNPSMS. The Board looks forward to benefiting from his extensive sector expertise and strategic insight.

Mr Lloyd Stephano is a Chartered Accountant with 18 years’ post-qualification experience in the agricultural industry, spanning the seed and
fertilizer sectors across Sub-Saharan Africa. He currently serves as CFO of Limagrain Field Seeds – Africa, having previously served as General Manager of AgriSynergy and Finance Director of Limagrain South Africa, and has served as a Non Executive Director of Seed Co International Limited and Seed Co West & Central Africa. He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers before joining Omnia Fertilizer Zimbabwe as Finance Manager and later Finance Director. He holds an MBA from the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe and the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Ms Quiterie Foulet is the Chief Executive Officer of Limagrain Field Seeds, bringing extensive experience in executive leadership, human resources, corporate governance and organisational transformation. She has been with Limagrain Group for over 10 years, holding senior roles including Group Chief Human Resources Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Limagrain, she held Human Resources leadership positions at Valeo and Capgemini. She graduated from ESC Clermont Business School and holds a degree in Labour Law from the University of Clermont-Ferrand. The Board looks forward to benefiting from her leadership experience, governance background and strategic insight.

Andrew Barron is a farmer and managing director of Mbabzi Estates Limited and Lincoln Investments Limited. He continues to serve on a number of boards including Press Corporation PLC, Mpico PLC, Seed Co Malawi (Chairman), Mpico Malls Limited, Team Planet Limited and Plantation House Investments.