Who We Are
Meet the Team Behind AfroGreen
AfroGreen was founded in 2017 by a team of professionals deeply committed to transforming African communities through sustainable solutions.
The idea for AfroGreen was born out of a shared vision to address the pressing challenges of energy, water, and food security in underserved regions of Africa. With extensive expertise in renewable energy, agriculture, and community development, our founders recognized the potential to make a real difference by harnessing nature’s resources in a responsible and impactful way.
Today, AfroGreen is driven by a passionate team dedicated to improving the quality of life in African communities, delivering innovative and locally tailored solutions that empower communities and foster sustainable growth.
Our Leadership Team
Nana Yaw Asafo-Adjei Acheampong
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Nana has always been passionate about improving the socio-economic lives of marginalized communities. Driven by this vision, he co-founded AFROGREEN. As Founder and CEO, Nana embodies the spirit of AFROGREEN, providing leadership and infusing energy into the company’s mission. With over 15 years of experience, he has been at the forefront of implementing renewable energy solutions across Africa. In addition to his role at AFROGREEN, Nana serves as the Ossberger representative in West and East Africa. He has actively participated in numerous international seminars and conferences on sustainable energy, environmental sustainability, and economic development.
Nana Yaw Asafo-Adjei Acheampong
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Nana has always been passionate about improving the socio-economic lives of marginalized communities. Driven by this vision, he co-founded AFROGREEN. As Founder and CEO, Nana embodies the spirit of AFROGREEN, providing leadership and infusing energy into the company’s mission. With over 15 years of experience, he has been at the forefront of implementing renewable energy solutions across Africa. In addition to his role at AFROGREEN, Nana serves as the Ossberger representative in West and East Africa. He has actively participated in numerous international seminars and conferences on sustainable energy, environmental sustainability, and economic development.
Atiako Kwame Acheampong, Ph.D
Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer, Ag
Kwame is a plant molecular physiologist with over 20 years of research experience. He has worked at prestigious universities, research institutions, and agricultural companies across multiple countries on four continents. Notably, Kwame has made significant contributions to the field, including the discovery of a novel pathway for cytokinin regulation in roots, pioneering the use of ATAC-seq for genomic studies in rice, and characterizing the mechanisms of phytohormone signaling and responses in several plants. Currently, Kwame serves as the Director of R&D at Opti-Harvest, a California-based Ag tech company.
Gyedu Kwame Acheampong
Co-Founder & Chief Investment Officer
Steven Lassey
Chief of Staff
Stephen Lassey has been a director of AfroGreen since its inception in May 2017. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration (Marketing) and a Bachelor of Science in Administration from the University of Ghana Business School, Legon. With over 19 years of professional experience, Stephen brings extensive expertise in business development, customer management, risk management, and business analytics. His strategic leadership has been instrumental in driving AfroGreen’s growth and mission in delivering sustainable solutions across Africa.
Atiako Kwame Acheampong, Ph.D
Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer, Ag
Kwame is a plant molecular physiologist with over 20 years of research experience. He has worked at prestigious universities, research institutions, and agricultural companies across multiple countries on four continents. Notably, Kwame has made significant contributions to the field, including the discovery of a novel pathway for cytokinin regulation in roots, pioneering the use of ATAC-seq for genomic studies in rice, and characterizing the mechanisms of phytohormone signaling and responses in several plants. Currently, Kwame serves as the Director of R&D at Opti-Harvest, a California-based Ag tech company.
Gyedu Kwame Acheampong
Co-Founder & Chief Investment Officer
Steven Lassey
Chief of Staff
Stephen Lassey has been a director of AfroGreen since its inception in May 2017. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration (Marketing) and a Bachelor of Science in Administration from the University of Ghana Business School, Legon. With over 19 years of professional experience, Stephen brings extensive expertise in business development, customer management, risk management, and business analytics. His strategic leadership has been instrumental in driving AfroGreen’s growth and mission in delivering sustainable solutions across Africa.
Committed to a Sustainable Future
Our team at AfroGreen is deeply committed to our mission of driving sustainable development across Africa. Every project we undertake is guided by our unwavering dedication to improving the lives of those in need, while protecting and preserving our planet for future generations. We invite you to learn more about our projects and join us in our vision of a greener, more sustainable future for all.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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