DERRICK MWIINGA HACHIWELE
LIVINGSTONE
Summary
Results-oriented and forward-thinking professional with a proven track record in strategic planning, business development, and leadership. Skilled in implementing innovative solutions to drive business growth and profitability. Adept at building and managing productive relationships with stakeholders, partners, and industry players. Demonstrated expertise in Chemical Engineering, formulation of bio organic fertiliser and bio chemicals for agriculture, business scaling, and market expansion. Committed to fostering positive company culture and implementing effective internal policies for sustained success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director & CEO
Grounded Simalaha Limited
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented a 5-year strategic scaling-up plan, shaping the future direction of the business
- Improved regenerative agriculture systems, creating a profitable model for farmers in conservation areas
- Gathered employee feedback to formulate internal policies fostering a positive company culture
- Implemented processes to enhance long-term business success and increase profits for both farmers and the company
- Devised expense tracking methods, controlled the company budget, and identified cost-saving opportunities
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase market share, drive growth, and expand the customer base
- Implemented key initiatives that resulted in substantial business growth
- Oversaw budgetary and financial activities upto $600,000, implementing strategies to grow business and profits
- Provides technical knowledge in fertilizer blending and chemical formulations
Regional Manager-Sales and Business Development
Kickstart International
03.2019 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: (NGO)
- Worked under product initiative and development to design for mass production of small irrigation tools
- Managed sales and business development of small manual irrigation pumps in Zambia
- Initiated sales strategies, managed business competition, and conducted agro-entrepreneurship training for smallholder farmers
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase market share and customer base
- Identified and created new business opportunities for Kickstart International and smallholder farmers
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives
- Managed irrigation water pump maintenance activities and provided training to farmers, distributors, and partners
- Successfully managed sub-budgets of $60,000 and inventory, minimizing costs and maximizing profits
- Collaborated on joint proposal writing with GrowMore for EU Challenge Fund, resulting in a $280,000 USD funding
- (NGO)
Technical Manager-Agro & Industrial Chemicals
Cure Chem Zambia Ltd
04.2015 - 02.2019
- Expanded CureChem's business by 30%, introducing new specialties in construction and beauty raw materials
- Provided technical knowledge to new businesses in the chemical and manufacturing industry
- Promoted and sold agrochemicals to farmers, increasing revenue from $280,000 to $400,000 USD in two years
- Identified and reported non-conformities and safety hazards, ensuring effective resolution
- Built rapport with new and existing customers, boosting client retention rate by 95%
- Directed team in implementing new features, enhancing product functionality for end-users.
- Initiated strategic initiatives using Power BI, resulting in enhanced decision-making.
Site Supervisor Konkola Copper mine Water Treatment Plant
Cure Chem Zambia Limited
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Implemented working procedures, staff training, and development to optimize team performance
- Organized financial and operational data for yearly budgeting and planning
- Drafted procedural statements and guidelines for company-wide use
- Designed and implemented training programs to develop staff based on business goals
- Established budgets and cost control strategies to meet objectives
- Instrumental in mining and water treatment chemical sales to all mines and water companies in Zambia
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
The CopperBelt University
Kitwe, Zambia01-2025
Master of Business Administration - MBA-General
Copperbelt University
01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The University of Zambia
01-2013
Certificate of Higher Education - High School Certificate
St. Edmund's High School
Mazabuka, Southern Province01.2005
Skills
- Market strategy
- Pipeline management
- MS-Office
- ASPEN Plus
- Sale Mate
- Sales force
- Business development
- Excel proficiency
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
Certification
- 08/01/18, Whitten & Roy Partnership DQ Selling/Partnership Selling
- 03/01/21, AMNSCO Management Development
Affiliations
- Executive Committee Member of Chemical Society of Zambia (CSZ)
- Member, Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM)
- Member, Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)
Timeline
Director & CEO
Grounded Simalaha Limited
02.2023 - Current
Regional Manager-Sales and Business Development
Kickstart International
03.2019 - 02.2023
Technical Manager-Agro & Industrial Chemicals
Cure Chem Zambia Ltd
04.2015 - 02.2019
Site Supervisor Konkola Copper mine Water Treatment Plant
Cure Chem Zambia Limited
10.2013 - 03.2015
Certificate of Higher Education - High School Certificate
St. Edmund's High School
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
The CopperBelt University
Master of Business Administration - MBA-General
Copperbelt University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The University of Zambia
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