Samuel Wambugu

Dairy Value Chain & Agribusiness Transformation Leader | Head of Raw Milk Supply & Extension Services – New KCC | Food Scientist | Marketing Strategist | 20+ Years Leadership in Dairy Processing & Supply Chain Systems

Kenya

About

Senior Dairy Value Chain and Agribusiness transformational Leader, with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in dairy processing, raw milk supply chain management and large-scale factory operations in Kenya. Currently serving as Head of Raw Milk supply & extension services at New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (New KCC), where I oversee national milk sourcing, suppliers coordination, and supply chain efficiency across farmer networks, cooperatives, and transport systems. Previously served as Factory Manager for over a decade, leading end-to-end dairy processing operations, quality assurance systems, production planning, and cross-functional teams. I bring a unique combination of technical expertise in Food Science and Technology and commercial strategy supported by a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management. My work has consistently focused on improving dairy value chain efficiency, strengthening farmer-market linkages, enhancing product quality, and driving operational performance in large-scale processing environments. I am particularly interested in senior leadership opportunities in: 1. Dairy value chain development and commercialization 2. Agribusiness and market systems transformation 3. Donor-funded agricultural and livestock programs 4.Program leadership roles (NGO, government, and development sector) My professional strength lies in bridging technical dairy operations with market-driven strategies, while effectively engaging stakeholders across government, private sector, cooperatives, and development partners.

Experience

  • Head of Raw Milk Supply & Extension Services at New Kenya Cooperative Creameries Limited
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Factory Manager at New Kenya Cooperative Creameries Limited
    2012 - 2025 · 13 yrs