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Chief Executive Officer, Chanzo Coffee

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chief Executive Officer, Chanzo Coffee | 2014 - Present

Key Achievement: His vision is to establish Chanzo Coffee as a premier African coffee brand, creating value for farmers, delighting global consumers, and showcasing Uganda’s unique coffee heritage. His leadership philosophy centers on innovation, integrity, sustainability, and processing the highest quality coffees, ensuring growth that benefits both the business and the communities it serves.


Studied: Aerospace Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) | ITC Trade Map & Market Access Map Certified Trainer

Key Achievement: He is equipped with both technical expertise and global trade insights. By combining sustainable farming practices with world-class processing and branding, he has positioned Chanzo Coffee as a trusted supplier for international buyers seeking both quality and authenticity.


Certified Level 2 Q Processor | Specialty Coffee Professional

Key Achievement: Internationally recognized for advanced post-harvest processing methods that ensure quality and consistency in specialty coffee. Under his leadership, Chanzo Coffee achieved multiple Top 5 finishes in both Robusta and Arabica categories at the Uganda Taste of Harvest competition, demonstrating the company’s dedication to excellence.


Corporate Experience | Qwest Communications & CenturyLink (Fortune 500 Companies)

Key Achievement: Built a strong foundation in Telecom B2B Marketing within the Enterprise Marketing Department. This experience provided strategic marketing, international business, and customer engagement expertise at scale, which later informed his leadership approach in developing global coffee markets.


Global Market Expansion | Chanzo Coffee International

Key Achievement: Successfully led the company’s expansion into international markets including Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Korea, and Nigeria — strengthening Uganda’s footprint in the global specialty coffee industry.

Alfred Wasikye

Alfred Wasikye is the Chief Executive Officer of Chanzo Coffee, a Ugandan specialty coffee company that spans the entire value chain—from farming and roasting to international export. With over 10 years of experience in coffee development, Alfred has guided Chanzo Coffee’s transformation from a local internal trader into a vertically integrated firm with its own 30-acre coffee estate, serving both domestic and global markets.

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Strategic, visionary & ethical leadership
  • Value chain management
  • International trade & market expansion
  • Quality assurance & coffee processing
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Brand development
  • Corporate marketing & customer engagement
  • Global trade intelligence
  • Innovation & continuous improvement
  • Cross-cultural communication