DERRICK MWIINGA HACHIWELE
Livingstone
Summary
Chemical Engineer and Chief Executive Officer with over 10 years of experience spanning industrial chemicals, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure support services. Proven track record in building and leading multi-sector businesses, managing donor- and government-linked projects, and delivering commercially viable, impact-driven solutions. Strong expertise in process optimization, industrial raw material supply, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth, with hands-on leadership in emerging markets across Southern Africa.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director & Chief Executive Officer
GROUNDED SIMALAHA LIMITED
Livingstone
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented a 5-year strategic scaling-up plan, shaping the future direction of the business.
- Led cross-functional teams in the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, resulting in a 90% increase in production capacity.
- Collaborated with R&D and quality assurance departments to improve product formulations and maintain stringent quality standards.
- 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 up to $600,000, implementing strategies to grow the business and profits.
- Managed project schedules and resources to ensure alignment with business goals.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making and business development efforts.
- Established policies and procedures to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align business goals and project objectives effectively.
Regional Manager-Global Institutional Program
KICKSTART INTERNATIONAL
Kitwe
03.2019 - 02.2023
- Oversaw regional operations to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Provided technical sales support for irrigation pumps, and conducted field demonstrations, troubleshooting, and maintenance training.
- Supported product design feedback and performance improvement.
- Worked with the product initiation and development team to design for mass production of small irrigation tools.
- Managed sales and business development of small, manual irrigation pumps in Zambia.
- Successfully managed sub-budgets of $60,000 and inventory, minimizing costs, and maximizing profits.
- Conducted market analysis to identify growth opportunities in the region.
Technical Sales Manager- Inductrial Raw Materials
CURE CHEM ZAMBIA LIMITE-
Lusaka, Zambia
09.2013 - 12.2019
- Delivered technical sales support for agro and industrial chemicals and Increased revenue through solution-based selling.
- 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 industries.
- Provided formulations and sold raw materials to small manufacturing companies, which increased revenue from $280,000 to $400,000 USD in a span of 1 year.
- Identified and reported nonconformities and safety hazards, ensuring effective resolution.
- Built rapport with new and existing customers, boosting the client retention rate by 95%.
Education
BEng - Chemical Engineering
The CopperBelt University
Copperbelt, Kitwe, Zambia03.2025
MBA - General Business Administration And Management
Copperbelt University
Copperbelt, Kitwe, Zambia12.2024
BSc - Chemistry
The University of Zambia
Lusaka12.2013
Skills
- Technical sales management
- Key accounts management
- Fertilizer formulation
- Process optimization
- Quality assurance
- Market research
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Budget management
- Process improvement
- Staff management
- Aspen Plus
- Excel
- Power BI
Languages
English, Advanced
Personal Information
Nationality: Zambian
Date of birth: 1986/04/21
Marriage status: married
Certifications Courses
- Whitten and Roy Partnership DQ Selling / Partnership Selling, 08/2018
- AMNSCO Management Development, 03/2021
Timeline
Director & Chief Executive Officer
GROUNDED SIMALAHA LIMITED
02.2023 - Current
Regional Manager-Global Institutional Program
KICKSTART INTERNATIONAL
03.2019 - 02.2023
Technical Sales Manager- Inductrial Raw Materials
CURE CHEM ZAMBIA LIMITE-
09.2013 - 12.2019
BEng - Chemical Engineering
The CopperBelt University
MBA - General Business Administration And Management
Copperbelt University
BSc - Chemistry
The University of Zambia