fairafric

Our team

fairafric lives through the people behind the idea. Meet the Team!

Team
Whether in Ghana or in Europe

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.