Building sustainable agribusiness in Africa

Harm Voortman

Impact Architect

Maliyabo De kwaasteniet

Performance Lead

We're here to support entrepreneurs, investors, and executives in creating sustainable agribusiness in Africa. Our background in managing factories, working alongside smallholder farmers, and unlocking market opportunities makes us a great fit for businesses aiming to make a real difference. Understanding both the hurdles and possibilities in Africa is what we do best.

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Why choose us?

We don’t just consult; we’ve lived it, making our insights, advice and strategies profoundly effective. Our journey in Africa’s agribusiness landscape spans over fifteen years, where we’ve worn the hats of CEO, COO, and CFO, navigating complex markets and operational challenges. This experience allows us to offer unparalleled support in business strategy, operations, and organizational development under tough conditions. We excel in guiding businesses through growth, enhancing governance, and executing operational turnarounds, leveraging our deep understanding of Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities. Our approach is tailored, hands-on, and rooted in a commitment to a thriving African agribusiness landscape.

our services

Our consulting services are tailored to the specific needs of African agribusiness, focusing on key areas to ensure growth, resilience, profitability and sustainability. Examples of engagements are on-site manufacturing audits, business plans, problem solving, training, market- and impact strategies. We also provide long-term support as a trusted advisor and through board positions.

Advisory

Diving deep into the specifics of your business to resolve pressing business challenges, we offer expertise on manufacturing excellence, sustainable supply chains, market access, business resilience and data driven business processes.

Governance

With our board experience and strategic insights, we help your business achieve its long-term goals. We’re here to enhance your governance in the fields of risk, sustainability and strategy, offering insights that drive growth and ensure long-term success.

Turnaround

When challenges arise, we're here to steer your business back on course. Identifying root causes and navigating complex issues, we implement practical, impactful solutions. Our approach is hands-on, aimed at delivering not just quick fixes but sustainable success.

“I know Harm and Maliyabo as two business development professionals who speak the language of the factory, the entrepreneur and the financier. This experience is quite unique in this sector and very valuable to have on board”

Koert JansenManaging Director, Incluvest Management Services BV

“A dynamic duo that combine inspirational leadership, people skills and exceptional industry experience to add value to forward-looking businesses to be at the cutting edge in their fields of endeavour”

Daniel K.B. InkoomProfessor of Planning, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi, Ghana

“Harm and Mali, you have been and will continue to be an inspiration for other cashew processors in Africa including Cajou Espoir, and your impact goes well beyond the walls of Anatrans. Thank you for being our teachers and showing the way for the rest of the industry”

Francois Locoh-DonouPresident & CEO, F5 Inc.

“Maliyabo and Harm have a proven track record in developing businesses and sustainable supply chains under difficult circumstances. A value chain perspective and a win-win approach to relationships with suppliers and clients make them successful”

Herman uit de BoschCo-founder/Director FairMatch Support

“Maliyabo and Harm provide the experience and clarity required when a business is confronted with complex business challenges. Their deep experience ranges from operational excellence to sustainable value chains to strategic thinking and is of tremendous value to all stakeholders pursuing positive, sustainable results”

Tom KeleherEquity Director, Oikocredit

“Harm & Maliyabo know and understand what challenges you face, running a company in challenging and competitive circumstances. They use their vast experience to come to concrete and actionable implementation strategies that will support you in creating a future proof business. If you are not just looking for consultancy advice, but real change, I warmly recommend them”

Stefan BaeckeCEO, Yespers

“In-depth business experience, coupled with a humble learning stance, commitment for inclusive and sustainable change and an excellent team spirit make Harm and Maliyabo unique for advice and training engagements”

Rita WeidingerProgram Leader MOVE Market Oriented Value Chains in ECOWAS Region, GIZ

“P3rsist has demonstrated exceptional expertise and commitment in guiding us through the process of developing a comprehensive business plan for our rubber factory in Ivory Coast. Their extensive knowledge in factory processes and management in Africa has been very valuable to us paving the way for the success of our investment.”

Matthieu VidalManaging Director, Cocoasource