
fairafric
Our team
fairafric lives through the people behind the idea. Meet the Team!
Our teams are united by their love and enthusiasm for chocolate, and of course the urge to make a difference. Because we are the chocolate revolution!



Hendrik
Founder & CEO
On his journey through East Africa, Hendrik gained insight that the continent needs value creation to get out of poverty: The idea of fairafric was born!

Michael
Managing Director Ghana
Michael brings more than 10 years of experience in the cocoa industry in Ghana and has studied quality management. For him, fairafric is home.

Jacquelyn
HR & Administrative Manager
Whether recruiting, development or team culture, 'Jacky' ensures that everyone at fairafric feels comfortable and can develop their potential.

Griselda
Chief of Staff
Griselda supports Michael in strategic planning and execution around the fairafric brand, marketing, HR and operations in Ghana.

Jonas
Chief Financial Officer
Jonas is the financier in our chocolate world and wants to make fairafric the most economically sustainable chocolate in the world.

Audrey
Quality Management
Audrey has 11 years of professional experience in quality control and assurance.

Henry
Operations Manager
Henry pulls the strings in the background - from production planning to process optimization.
With a steady hand and a clear view, he ensures that everything runs efficiently, safely and sustainably at Amanase.

Franziska
Supply Chain Manager
'Franzi' is the heart of our value chain. She is passionate about ensuring that every step - from cocoa cultivation to the finished chocolate - is seamlessly integrated.

Frederick
Accounting Manager
Fred ensures that the figures at Amanase and fairafric are correct - precise, structured and with vision.
Read more about his path in our Impact Story about Fred.

Hasiya
Chocolatière
Hasiyah develops and produces delicious chocolate creations in the Chocolate School.

Berlinda "Adjoa"
HR Ghana
"Difficulty is an excuse that history will never accept."

Mayqueen
Production Supervisor 'Artisanal Line'
She manages the 'Artisanal Line' with precision and passion...
Whether chocolates, fruit balls or new creations - under her supervision, the handmade treasures that Amanase so special.

Buxton
Marketing Executive
With a clear head and creative hands-on mentality, Buxton coordinates projects, campaigns and content in marketing.
He holds the threads together, provides structure - and brings the fairafric story visibly and effectively to the outside world.

Ann
Quality Analyst
In quality analysis, Ann pays attention to the food quality of raw materials and intermediate and final products produced by hand or by machine.

David
Content Creator
Whether behind the camera or in the edit, David captures the magic of fairafric and Amanase with emotion and precision - authentic, moving and visually powerful.

Francis
Security Coordinator
Francis provides security on our premises - attentive, reliable and always with a smile.
You can find out more about his journey and his role at Amanase in our Impact story about Francis.

Kwabena
Wrapping and Packaging Operations Ghana
"I can accomplish all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Helina
Production Assistant
Helina supports production management in quality assurance, development and production of Amanase products.

Godwin
Assistant to Wrapping Machine Operator
Godwin supports the wrapping department and ensures smooth operation of all equipment and machines.

Amos
Tempering, Molding & Dropline Operations
On the one hand, Amos takes care of the addition of ingredients (salt, almonds...) and the refining of the bars and, on the other hand, the dropline to shape the chocolate into drops.

Maria
Graphic Designer
Maria makes the world of fairafric and Amanase visible - with a flair for color, form and message. Whether packaging, print or social: her designs stay in your head.

Hannah
Account Supervisor
With precision, structure and a good overview, she keeps everyday financial matters under control - from bookkeeping to reporting.

Alex
Motion Graphic Designer
Alex gives our stories visual depth. Whether animation, editing or storyboarding - he makes our brand values visible.

Richard
Chocolatier
At the Chocolate School, Richard develops new recipes, plans production and creates the handmade chocolates. His dream is to become a respected chocolatier that will benefit fairafric, Ghana and the whole world.

Philip
Production Hands Ghana
Philip grew up on the farms and previously worked in a hotel. His motto: "Stay awake!" Find out more in the Impact Story about Philip.

Nana Ama
Marketing Supervisor
As Marketing Supervisor, she also contributes creative ideas to our brand communication - visually strong and strategically well thought out.

Daniel
Assistant to Molding Machine Operator
Daniel supports all processes around the molding machine to get the chocolates into shape.

Eric
Transport Coordinator
Jerry keeps our chocolate project moving - he ensures that raw materials arrive on time and that finished products travel safely.

Derrick
Logistics and Warehouse Supervisor
Derrick makes sure that everything is in the right place at the right time - from the raw materials to the finished chocolate.

Lordina
Quality Assurance Lead
Lordina ensures that our products meet the highest quality and safety standards - from the raw material to the final inspection.

Emmanuel
IT Systems Administrator
Emmanuel is responsible for ensuring everything runs smoothly - from hardware to day-to-day support.
He keeps everything digital on track with calm, expertise and quick solutions.

Ernest
Mixing, Refining & Conching Machine Operator.
Ernest is the chocolate expert and refines the chocolate mass by mixing and conching to achieve the best taste and consistency.

Sinan
Growth Marketing Analyst
With his background as a Data Analyst, Sinan addresses the effectiveness of our campaigns to take the chocolate revolution to the next level.

Eric
Procurement Supervisor
Whether raw materials or spare parts - Eric knows the route of every component.
With his sense of timing and structure, he keeps purchasing and warehousing organized and ensures that production never comes to a standstill.