Wellcrop Global
Meet the Team
The Wellcrop Global team
Executive Chairman
John Lumb
John Lumb, the Executive Chairman of WellCrop Zambia, is dedicated to uniting strategic partners and building a team that embodies the DNA of WellCrop and the African Carbon Alliance. With over a decade of expertise in microbial soil amendments and climate-smart agriculture, John has played a pivotal role in advancing carbon-sequestering techniques that restore soil health and combat climate change. Focused on driving collaboration, John brings together visionary partners committed to WellCrop's mission of creating a sustainable agricultural sector in Africa. His leadership strengthens the African Carbon Alliance, positioning farmers as essential contributors to carbon sequestration efforts and sustainable farming.
Group Ceo
Gavin Wright
Gavin Wright, Group CEO of Wellcrop Global Ltd, is committed to lifting smallholder farmers out of poverty and creating a sustainable farming sector where farmers earn between $3 and $5 a day. His leadership drives the use of innovative solutions like microbial soil enhancers and bio-products, promoting sustainability across agriculture. Gavin’s mission focuses on financial inclusion and training, empowering farmers to thrive. Through his "train the trainers" model, he equips agricultural leaders to spread sustainable practices, making a lasting impact on communities. Passionate about sustainability, Gavin is transforming farming for long-term resilience and prosperity.
CEO Zambia
Chanda Mayaka
Chanda Mayaka is the Managing Director and Founder of Wellcrop Zambia, dedicated to advancing chemical-free farming and sustainable agriculture. Her mission is to empower women, youth, and smallholder farmers across Zambia by creating pathways to improved livelihoods through climate-smart agricultural practices and financial inclusion. Chanda is deeply committed to transforming the agricultural landscape by restoring soil health, promoting eco-friendly farming solutions, and providing training that fosters independence, financial empowerment, and long-term prosperity for Zambia's next generation of farmers. Her leadership ensures that sustainable farming becomes both a viable and profitable model for communities across the country.
Group Finance Director
Andrew Sacks
Andrew Sacks, Chief Financial Officer at Wellcrop, holds a BA Honours in Accountancy and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ACA) in England & Wales. With over 20 years of experience, Andrew is known for his strategic financial leadership across international industries. He has led cost restructuring, sales strategy development, and complex financing initiatives, including capital injection and re-financing. Andrew’s expertise in renewable energy has been instrumental in developing solar, wind, geothermal, and waste-to-energy projects. His global experience and board roles provide him with the strategic insight needed to drive financial success while advancing sustainable initiatives, ensuring Wellcrop’s long-term growth and impact
Chief Scientific Officer
Nilesh Kumar Vadasola
Nilesh Kumar Vadasola Manjibhai, Chief Scientific Officer at Wellcrop, leads the development of climate-smart, organic, microbial, and biological products that restore soils and reduce reliance on chemical inputs. His innovative approach harnesses the power of microbes to enhance soil fertility, improve water efficiency, and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. By promoting biofertilizers and biopesticides, Nilesh helps farmers boost productivity while protecting the environment. His mission centers on restoring degraded soils, improving resilience to climate change, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Through farmer education and practical solutions, Nilesh empowers communities to adopt sustainable practices.
DG- Zambia Coperative Federation
Godfrey MunYoro
Godfrey Munyoro, the Acting Director General of the Zambia Cooperative Federation (ZCF) and longstanding Business Development and Projects Manager, is a champion for revitalizing Zambia’s cooperative movement. With over eight years at ZCF, he has spearheaded initiatives to diversify cooperative activities beyond traditional crop farming, aiming to establish cooperatives as key economic drivers and major contributors to Zambia’s GDP. Munyoro envisions a vibrant cooperative sector that generates employment, boosts economic resilience, and reduces national unemployment. His leadership reflects a strong commitment to transforming cooperatives into commercial ventures that enhance livelihoods and sustainable development across Zambia.