The current STAM Executive Board has the following members:
Chairperson: Dalitso Gadama
Bayer Country Representative is the current chairperson of STAM. Under her leadership STAM has become more vibrant in many aspects. The Chairperson has been very influential especially on improving business environment and efficiency and effectiveness of the Secretariat since assuming the leadership role. In liaison with other stakeholder is accredited for lobbying review and enactment of 2022 seed law.
Email: dalitso.gadama@bayer.com
Vice Chairperson: Prashant Khatri
General Manager of Demeter Agriculture is the Vice Chair of STAM. Has overwhelming experience in Seed Marketing having worked in India for some year where the industry is more advanced and has positively impacted on the Association approach with regards to customer relations. Mr Khatri leads STAM lobbying Committee
Email: prashant.khatri@demeterseed.mw
General Secretary: Nessimu Nyama
Managing Director of Nema Farm Seed a local seed company that is growing at a faster rate. Has extensive knowledge of Malawi Seed market. He once served as board member of African Seed Trade Association. Currently is a board member of Malawi Seed Alliance (MASA).
Email: nessimu@yahoo.co.uk
Vice Secretary: Shane Phiri
The Managing Director of Global Seed is the Vice Secretary General. He is young entrepreneur and brings continuity in STAM. He drives the youth focus in the association
Email shanephiri@yahoo.com
Treasure: Edward Kabaghe
He is the Managing Director for Greenfields Ag Limited. The company is a sole agent for Corteva Agriscience. Edward has been with Pannar Malawi for considerable number of year and was also responsible for release of the products in the Southern Africa Region for the company. He brings vital knowledge and experience in variety release processes and seed trade to the association.
Email: eddiekabaghe@gmail.com
Executive Member: Lovemore Mtsitsi
Accomplished agribusiness professional. Dedicated to improving livelihoods of farmers in Malawi. He guides Association`s engagement with government and other sector relevant stakeholders.
Email: lovemore.mtsitsi@oneacrefund.org
Executive Member: George Banda
George Banda drives the supply and delivery of Tobacco seeds being a strategic crop to Malawi due to its contribution to the economy
Email: george.rbanda@gmail.com
STAM Secretariat
STAM Finance Officer: Miriam Chirambo
She has ten years of comprehensive experience in accounting, general office management and administration. Well organized, analytical, attentive to detail and resourceful. Joined the association in 2016.
Email: finance.stam@gmail.com
Business Development officer – Lead: Supply Kawayawaya Chisi
He has over 15 years seed industry experience. Joined the Association in 2008 and set up functional secretariat ranked second best in Africa.
He leads association activities with emphasis on policy and uptake of improved seed technologies
Email: staminformation@gmail.com