Roland Decorvet

Roland Decorvet is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the agribusiness and food sectors. Currently, Roland serves as the Founder and Managing Partner of AlphaTalents Africa, focusing on sustainable investments in African Agri-businesses, and as Chairman and Founder of AlphaSeeds, a non-profit addressing the financing needs of SMEs in Africa’s agribusiness. Previously, Roland held significant leadership roles, including CEO of Philafrica Foods, where operations expanded from 12 factories to 20, and CEO of LONHRO, where Roland improved financial performance and restructured operations. Roland also managed Mercy Ships, overseeing healthcare initiatives, and had a long tenure at Nestlé, culminating as Chairman and CEO in the Greater China region, during which Roland significantly grew the business through acquisitions and strategic initiatives. Roland’s educational background includes a PED from IMD and a Master’s in Business & Economics from the University of Lausanne.