
Kukuza Agronegócio
Our Team
Who is on Ground

Etieno Essien
Partnerships & Trade Lead
An Agribusiness professional with over 10 years of experience in food security, farmer development, and trade across Africa, Europe, and Brazil. He holds an MBA from France & Brazil. He specializes in value chain development, trade, and strategic partnerships with Brazilian agribusiness firms for sustainable development and growth.
Larissa Sgarbi
Communication & Liasion Lead
An Agronomic Engineer with a strong foundation in storage, distribution, food marketing, and logistics. She plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company's communication strategy, both within Brazil and across international markets. She is responsible for enhancing brand visibility, fostering strategic partnerships through cross-cultural collaboration.


Elizabeth S Mayanja
Strategy Lead
A chemical engineer with U.S. certifications and expertise in the food processing industry, she also holds a dual MSc/ MBA from leading institutions in France and Brazil. She leads initiatives to build high-impact partnerships with African agribusinesses. Her role is to drive innovation, knowledge exchange, and business partnerships across the territories we operate in.