Olalekan Paul Akande (He / Him)

I am an experienced professional with interdisciplinary competencies that traverse the entire spectrum of aquaculture value chains including gender issue and the effect of climate change with interest in Sustainable Blue Economy. A certified trainer on United Nations-International Trade Centre (ITC)’s on Market Analysis Tools (MATs) for international trade and certifications for fish and other agricultural products with more than 10 years of work experience with organizations in Africa, Europe and Asia. My role in the last six years has been a sandwich of agricultural/ international trade project management, providing technical/ expert advice and building strategic partnerships between private, public and non-state actors locally and international. I have participated in donor funded in agribusiness development projects in the following developing and developed countries; Ghana, Nigeria, Vietnam and Australia, with experience in the European Union Common Agricultural Policy (EU-CAP). I have passion for research and development, new discovery and Innovation, food security and poverty alleviation. With excellent leadership, management skills and effective team player with respect for cultural diversity.