Sogader Limited is a UK-based agricultural supply chain specialist delivering raw cocoa beans based on origin and the distinctive flavours that come with it.
Frederik Schreurs (Sustainability Consultant)
Frederick Schreurs is a Dutch agronomist specialized in tropical agriculture and business development. He started up and consulted various companies, JV’s and technology transfer programs in Europe, China, Brazil, United States of America and Africa. Amongst others, he headed the agricultural business incubation platform IITA BIP Ltd in Ibadan, Nigeria, which is owned by the world renown International Institute for Tropical Agriculture. In 2024, he started up his own consultancy, Napros 1995 SL, in Spain. Frederik is responsible for transferring know-how about sustainable cocoa cultivation to farmers.
Ullrich Afini-Awani (Director)
Ullrich Afini-Awani is a German lawyer by training with German/Nigerian nationality. He is born in Lagos/Nigeria, attended a German boarding school, studied law at the University of Heidelberg, trained as a clerk for judicial appointment at a German district court and was called to the bar of Frankfurt as a fully qualified lawyer thereafter. He returned to Nigeria in 1999, where he started managing investment projects. Ullrich Afini-Awani carries the organizational risk of the unincorporated Awani & Partners Limited Partnership as a private individual for all investment projects promoted through the Awani & Partners Private Equity Platform, which includes GCI E&P Limited.
Wemimo Okupe (Director)
Wemimo Okupe, a Nigerian citizen, studied finance at the University of Washington. He is a seasoned risk and finance consultant of high repute and integrity with over 30 years of experience in structuring investments in Nigeria. He advises public and private entities on mitigating risks in the hostile Sub-Saharan business environment.
Abiodun Shode (Director)
Abiodun Shode holds a BSc in Accounting from OAU, Ile-Ife and an MBA in Financial Management from Lagos State University. He is a Certified Pension Practitioner and executive director at Veritas Glanvills Pensions, where he is responsible for Investments, Benefits Administration, Contribution Processing/Reconciliation, Transfer Window operations, and Information & Communications Technology (ICT). Prior to his appointment as executive director of Veritas, Abiodun had put in over 25 years in the banking industry with hands-on experience in internal control, investigation & audit, retail banking, consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate banking, and structured business/finance.
