Co-Founder; President and CEO; Member of BOD
The visionary Co-Founder, President and CEO of ORFAPROTEIN Corporation, Dr Ekwe has leveraged over 16 years of applied R&D expertise in the Bio- and Food-tech space (including meat processing), a decade of project management
Co-Founder; President and CEO; Member of BOD
The visionary Co-Founder, President and CEO of ORFAPROTEIN Corporation, Dr Ekwe has leveraged over 16 years of applied R&D expertise in the Bio- and Food-tech space (including meat processing), a decade of project management and his innate entrepreneurial acumen to nurture and transform an ideological concept into a formidable, tech-driven enterprise. His forward-thinking nature, commitment to GreenTech, passion to advance intercultural gourmet foods and strong drive to play an impactful role in strengthening food security have concertedly enabled Dr Ekwe to build ORFAPROTEIN Corporation into a pioneering force in the edible hide sector. Under his stewardship, the company has successfully achieved, in a timely manner and within budget, key strategic milestones and objectives from ideation, techno-economic feasibility, market research, functional and demonstration prototyping, IP protection and process validation. He is now delivering on the mandate to construct and commission the company’s groundbreaking edible hide processing facility in Alberta, the first of its kind in the world. A PMP candidate and a certified Project Management for Development professional (PMD Pro), Dr Ekwe holds a BSc in Biochemistry, MSc in Environmental Technology, a double MSc in Biotechnology & Food Technology and a PhD in Biotechnology.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO); Member of BOD
Mr. Etube is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), with more than 14 years’ experience in institutional, public (provincial and federal governments) and corporate financial management.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO); Member of BOD
Mr. Etube is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), with more than 14 years’ experience in institutional, public (provincial and federal governments) and corporate financial management. Mr Etube is a seasoned accounting professional responsible for the financial health of the company, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. He holds a Bachelors’ degree (LLB) in Common Law, Bachelors’ degree (BSc) in Accounting and Masters’ degree (MSc) in accounting. His financial acumen has helped the company manage finances through the R&D phase of its operations in the past 18 months with great results.
Co-founder; Sustainability Advisor
A registered social worker by profession (registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers), Mrs Ntube J. Ngole possesses 7 years’ experience in entrepreneurship and novel product retail.
Business Strategy Advisor; Chairman of the Board
A serial entrepreneur, Dr Ibeagha possesses 10 years senior (executive) management experience in Sales & Marketing for top corporations, including the financial sector.
R&D and Innovation Advisor; Member of Board
Dr. Mrs. Eveline Ibeagha-Awemu holds a PhD in Genomics and Biotechnology, with more than 20 years experience in applied research in the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food sector and operations management
Co-founder; Sustainability Advisor
A registered social worker by profession (registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers), Mrs Ntube J. Ngole possesses 7 years’ experience in entrepreneurship and novel product retail.
Business Strategy Advisor; Chairman of the Board
A serial entrepreneur, Dr Ibeagha possesses 10 years senior (executive) management experience in Sales & Marketing for top corporations, including the financial sector.
R&D and Innovation Advisor; Member of Board
Dr. Mrs. Eveline Ibeagha-Awemu holds a PhD in Genomics and Biotechnology, with more than 20 years experience in applied research in the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food sector and operations management
Supply Chain Advisor; Member of the Board
Mr Masango boast more than 15 years experience in managing end-to-end supply chain processes and teams in FMCGs, 3PLs and the AID/Relief Sectors in Canada and abroad (Europe and West and Central Africa).
Supply Chain Advisor; Member of the Board
Mr Masango boast more than 15 years experience in managing end-to-end supply chain processes and teams in FMCGs, 3PLs and the AID/Relief Sectors in Canada and abroad (Europe and West and Central Africa).
Supply Chain Advisor; Member of the Board
Mr Masango boast more than 15 years experience in managing end-to-end supply chain processes and teams in FMCGs, 3PLs and the AID/Relief Sectors in Canada and abroad (Europe and West and Central Africa).
Supply Chain Advisor; Member of the Board
Mr Masango boast more than 15 years experience in managing end-to-end supply chain processes and teams in FMCGs, 3PLs and the AID/Relief Sectors in Canada and abroad (Europe and West and Central Africa).