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The team

About Lucas Simons

Lucas Simons is founder and CEO of two companies committed and leading in sustainable market transformation.SCOPEinsight (est 2010) is a global assessment and rating company of Producer Organizations (PO's) in emerging economies to structurally bridge the agri finance gap. NewForesight Consultancy (est 2008) is a strategic consultancy firm, concept developer and market change facilitator. 

In 2011 Simons was honoured as Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum for his commitment and accomplishments in the field of sustainable trade, agriculture and rural development. In 2013 he became the second Dutch Ashoka Fellow ever for his pioneering role as social entrepreneur and change maker. For three consecutive years Simons has been ranked in the top 100 of most influential Dutch persons in Sustainable Development 

(Trouw Newspaper 2011, 2012 in top 20 and 2013 in top 10).

See www.newforesight.com and www.scopeinsight.com

About Marise Blom

Many developing organisations focus on the bottom of the pyramid. At the same time, the top of the pyramid has been discovered by more professional investors. This leaves the challenges to the so called ‘ Missing Middle.’ In the past years it has been my quest to find a way to contribute to financing the companies operating in the ' Missing Middle’ in developing countries.

About Anne Schoemaker

I strongly believe in the empowerment of individuals, be it women or men, be it in developed or in developing countries. Everyone should be and feel responsible for their own development. However, people should also be enabled and have the opportunity to do whatever it takes to improve their lives, especially in emerging countries.

About Jem Kipgen

Working for a small and dynamic company such as SCOPEinsight is ideal for me as I embark on a new career. It is exciting to be part of a team where my contributions are recognized and suggestions are sincerely considered.

About Wies van Leeuwen

Sustainability has my interest, since I believe we should be aware of the downsides that economic practices can bring to people and the environment, especially in developing countries. It is the challenge of this decade to bring about change in the market to support sustainable trade.

About Tessa van der Meiden

Having studied Tourism Management, I developed an interest in countries all around the world. This combined with the fact that I want to work in a company that has a clear mission to make a positive difference in the world, is the reason why I enjoyed working for 6 years for an international not-for-profit organisation. For the same reason I am now happy to be part of the commited teams of NewForesight and SCOPEinsight!

About Nick Adriaans

After finishing my degree in International Business I realised that the most important aspect of doing business is to feel good about the activities you do. I became very interested in organisations that combine business with care for the people involved. It is important that we improve the conditions for the people of today and work on a sustainable basis for the people of tomorrow.

About Loise Oburu

I believe that Agriculture is the mainstay of most economies especially, in Africa. As such there is a need to grow many farmers from subsistence to commercial farming through offering inclusive Financial Intermediation. I am passionate about improving the lives and the livelihoods of the people through the transformational power of affordable and sustainable finance.

About Pamela Bundi

Having the understanding that sustainable agricultural growth is critical in improving both the living standards of the people, as well as generating rapid economic growth for the country, my goals to play a part in growing the agricultural sector in Kenya resonates with that of SCOPEinsight: bridging the information gap in the agricultural sector. 

About Keren Nekesa

When agriculture is done right, the world will tackle food security. This will happen when we prioritize agricultural innovation and investment. Having been raised by a farmer and being a farmer myself, it is exciting to be part of the organization that will take farmer organizations to the next level in Kenya.

About Linda Gatakaa

Agriculture dominates Kenya’s economy as most of the working Kenyans make their lives by farming. Having the understanding of the challenges farmers face when accessing credit I am proud to be part of SCOPEinsight in supporting farmers access credit.

About Tolbert Omini

IT has a huge role to play in enabling agriculture which is the driving force of most global economies especially in Africa. I am passionate and glad to be part of SCOPEinsight in enabling and providing innovative, viable IT solutions and platforms that will enable access to finance and catalyze agri business for farmers and producer organizations.

About Yvonne Achieng

Agriculture forms Kenya’s core activity and boosts the country’s economy. As a Kenyan, born in a family involved in agriculture, I’m proud that I can be part of an organization that supports farmers in obtaining access to finance. 

About Yovani Alvarado

I believe in the ability of people to achieve their own development. I believe in teamwork and the impact that can be achieved through collaboration between producer organizations, governmental and non-governmental organizations and the private sector. We are all responsible for our countries´ development.

About Alejandra López

I believe that to achieve major changes in agriculture, it is important to start with changing the mentality of the people involved. We need to create a sustainable approach with a balance between environmental, social and economic fields.