Gerrit Jan Schepers is an experienced international agriculture and agribusiness specialist with over 30 years of professional experience across global agricultural markets, particularly within Africa. Based in the Netherlands, he provides strategic advisory support to agribusiness enterprises with a strong focus on sustainable agricultural development, seed systems, and value chain transformation.
Mr. Schepers possesses extensive expertise in agribusiness development, agricultural production systems, varietal innovation, market development, and sustainable agricultural value chains. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively across African markets, supporting agricultural enterprises, commercial farming initiatives, and agribusiness investments aimed at improving productivity, market access, and long-term sector sustainability.
He brings deep technical and strategic knowledge in seed systems development, crop production, agricultural marketing, business expansion, and stakeholder engagement. His experience spans advisory support for agribusiness growth strategies, technical project implementation, value chain strengthening, and market-oriented agricultural solutions designed to enhance competitiveness and commercial sustainability.
As Strategic Consultant to Tanzania Cashew Growers Public Limited Company, Mr. Schepers supports the Company in strategic growth planning, market expansion initiatives, agribusiness development, and technical advisory services. His international experience and expertise in sustainable agricultural systems contribute valuable strategic insight toward strengthening the Company’s long-term growth and competitiveness within regional and international agricultural markets.