About Us

Founded in 2010, Hatch Africa’s purpose is to make farmers healthier and wealthier. Its vision is to reach every farmer and achieve one chicken per person per year in each country where it operates.

Hatch has six core values that guide its work everyday:

  • Customer comes first

  • Strive for excellence

  • Think like an owner

  • Our purpose drives us

  • Discipline and accountability

  • Best ideas win

Meet the Team

  • Dr. Justin Benade

    Managing Director, Ethiopia

  • Alice Chang

    Managing Director, Uganda and Rwanda

  • Joseph Shields

    Founder, co-CEO

  • Dr. Berhane Girmay

    Managing Director, Kenya

  • Angel Zhao

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Dr. Fseha Tesfu

    Managing Director, Ghana and Ivory Coast

  • Sara Linssen

    Director of Digital Strategy

  • David Ellis

    Founder, co-CEO

  • Laura Allan

    Impact and Inclusion Manager

  • Martin Kiraguri

    Group Reporting Manager

  • Endriyas Algeneh

    ESG Manager

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Our Partners

Hatch works with institutional investors who share its values and are aligned with its long-term vision. We also work with world-class leaders in genetics, animal health and nutrition to continually improve breed performance and technical results on the farm and in the field.