Supply Chain Now People That Deliver's Esther Ndichu on Purpose, Logistics, & African Innovation - SAPICS 2025
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Aug 6, 2025 Esther Ndichu, a global supply chain leader and advocate, shares her inspiring journey from corporate America to farming in Kenya. She discusses her commitment to food security and sustainable agriculture, while emphasizing the importance of empowering local leaders in Africa’s supply chain. Esther highlights logistics as a catalyst for change in public health, navigating challenges in transformation and advocating for diversity. Her insights on innovation and local solutions paint a hopeful picture for Africa's future in the supply chain sector.
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Esther's Farming Journey
- Esther Ndichu shares her farming journey with 1,400 avocado and macadamia trees plus short-term crops like tomatoes and strawberries.
- Despite challenges like staffing and climate, she persists motivated by food security concerns in Kenya.
Breaking Leadership Barriers at UPS
- Esther describes becoming the first black female managing director of UPS East and Southern Africa after years working internationally.
- This leadership role reconnected her with Africa and exposed her to local talent and business challenges.
Lift Others As You Rise
- Esther emphasizes the importance of leaders who break barriers to actively elevate others on their career journey.
- She advocates to "pull a chair" and bring others along once you have a seat at the table.