About

Agribusiness Executive | COO at Zamgoat | 6+ years driving value chain transformation, climate-smart agriculture, and inclusive market systems that empower farmers and build sustainable food economies in Africa.

Skills

  • Strategic plan development
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  • Financial modelling and valuation analyst
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  • Carbon smart agriculture
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  • Leadership & Project Management
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  • Animal health management
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  • Technical reporting
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  • Crop production and management
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  • Soil conservation
    10
  • Business Plan Development
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  • Grant Writing & Proposal Development
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  • Conducting market research & competitor analysis
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  • Investor Relations
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  • Agricultural Value Chains
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  • Stakeholder Engagement and Management
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  • English
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  • Tonga
    10
  • Nyanja & Bemba
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Experience

Choongo Astorne Moonde

Education
  • Advanced Level Corporate Strategy

Choongo Astorne Moonde

Work experience
  • Chief Operating Officer at   Zamgoat
  • Developed and executed go-to-market strategies for goat, poultry and beef products, achieving 25% annual retail sales growth and expanding distribution networks across Zambia.
  • Connected 5,000+ smallholder farmers to reliable markets, integrating climate-smart practices and strengthening farmer cooperatives.
  • Coordinated farmer training programs on sustainable farming practices, ensuring supply of high-quality goats, cattle, and poultry to the company.
  • Enhanced brand visibility through participation in 10+ agricultural trade shows and exhibitions, resulting in over 20% growth in B2B sales.
  • Oversaw marketing campaigns and product promotions, driving a 15% increase in retail sales within one year by aligning with customer needs and value propositions.
  • Spearheaded sustainability projects, including solar-powered cold chain systems, reducing spoilage by 32% and extending shelf life.
  • Secured over $500K in funding through proposals and agribusiness models focused on carbon-smart agriculture and market expansion.

Choongo Astorne Moonde

Education
  • Finance and Accounting

Choongo Astorne Moonde

Work experience
  • January, 2020 - October, 2022
  • Fulltime
  • Directed poultry operations including broiler production (5,000+ birds), feeding programs, and biosecurity protocols to minimize mortality and optimize performance.
  • Managed procurement of day-old chicks, poultry feeds directly from manufacturers, ensuring cost efficiency and timely supply.
  • Provided advisory services and training to poultry outgrower farmers, improving feeding practices, chick care, and farm management.
  • Purchased ready-to-market chickens from outgrowers and supplied them to open markets, government institutions, supermarkets, and restaurants under sales contracts.
  • Supervised 15 staff across production, sales, and support, ensuring smooth business operations.
  • Monitored project performance, analyzed sales trends, and reported outcomes to senior management.
  • Coordinated farm visits, troubleshooting farmer challenges and providing technical support for improved outcomes.

Choongo Astorne Moonde

Work experience
  • January, 2019 - December, 2019
  • Fulltime
  • Coordinated Managed over 15 outreach projects, increasing community health awareness through strategic partnerships with government and NGOs.
  • Secured essential funding by compiling detailed proposals and fostering relationships with donors, enhancing project sustainability.
  • Provided detailed reporting and strategic recommendations to influence project design and resource allocation.
  • Organized community events, significantly increasing educational outreach in targeted areas.

Choongo Astorne Moonde

Education
  • General Agriculture

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