Agro-industrial firm, Presco Plc has appointed Reji George as its new managing director and chief executive officer, effective June 7, 2024.
Presco said George who has over 30 years of experience in plantation and farm management across continents is well-positioned to manage the company’s business assets and well-oiled operations across Edo, Delta and Cross River States. Presco added that his expertise in managing large-scale rubber and tea plantations in India, as well as fully integrated commercial farms and value chain farming initiatives across East and West Africa, highlight his wealth of strategic knowledge and industry experience that is poised to propel the company’s operations, expansion and development plans.
Prior to joining the Presco, George served as the Vice President (Farming) at Olam International, where he dedicated 18 years to leading the development of large-scale facilities, spearheading government-partnered initiatives, and integrating environmentally-sound programs for stakeholders. During his tenure, he spearheaded the establishment of Olam’s fully integrated and mechanized commercial rice farming project in Nasarawa State, which is now the largest commercial rice farm in Africa. George was also a key member of Olam’s global leadership team, focusing on regenerative agriculture and sustainability initiatives.
George said: “I am pleased to be joining Presco as MD/CEO at such an exciting time in the company’s journey. Working with my colleagues, the aim is to optimize market opportunities and streamline our operations,” said Reji George, Presco Plc’s newly appointed MD/CEO. “Presco Plc. is in a prime position to expand its market capabilities across the continent and I look forward to collaborating with our stakeholders to drive the company’s continuous transformation and growth.”
In addition to his stellar resume, George’s professional journey is punctuated with several achievements. In 2019, he was selected as one of the five global finalists at the P3 Concordia Award in New York. Before that, he received the African Business Award for CSR in 2011, London, instituted by Commonwealth Business Council; as well as the award for Strategic Excellence in sustainable farming projects from Olam International’s Annual Meet in 2008.
George holds a master’s in business administration (marketing and finance) from T.K.M College of Engineering and Management, Kerala University, India; and a B.Sc. (Chemistry), Mar Ivanios College Trivandrum, under Kerala University, India.