Malembo Lucas, is the Chairman of MF Holding Group; Managing Partner of MF Consulting Group Ltd. Founder & CEO of Malembo Farm (T) Ltd & Malembo Farm (K) Ltd and the Malembo Foundation

International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Alumnus 2025 – U.S. Department of State. With over a decade of experience in agribusiness, including consulting, and managing agribusiness projects. Lucas is an expert in training, mentorship, coaching, and liaison services for local and international clients. He has participated in dialogues on agribusiness through various live and media programs, including international outlets such as BBC, Deutsche Welle (DW), CGTN Africa, Voice of America (VOA), Habari za UN, and local media houses. Panelist – UNECA Youth Side Event 2025 (African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA). He works closely with government bodies, the international community, researchers, academics, religious leaders, and diplomats in the field of agribusiness. Active Member – UONGOZI Resources Centre | African Leadership Institute. Member – Agricultural Economic Society Tanzania (AGREST) & Tanzania Environmental Experts Association (TEEA). Member – Dar es Salaam Yacht Club | Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club. He is a champion of SDG #2 with strong support for women and youth in agribusiness. Top 100 Tanzanian Changemakers 2023.

Agribusiness Panelist in Conferences/Forums for speaking engagements, moderation & news media influencing program involves a mix of curated guided models towards improving the skills and practical knowledge on serving as an effective panelist in agribusiness conferences and forums. The timetable is based on the agreement between set of activities and roles.

Program Value:

• Comprehensive coverage of panelist value chains is as such as, preparing insightful contributions on topics like sustainable farming, market trends, policy impacts, innovation in agribusiness, and value chain challenges, including audience engagement, Q&A handling, and representing stakeholder perspectives in national, regional, and international events.
• Practical modules with real-life case studies (e.g., simulating panel discussions on climatesmart agriculture or trade barriers, reviewing past conference footage for best practices), networking opportunities with conference organizers, fellow experts, policymakers, and industry leaders, plus connections to speaking engagements and sponsorships.
• Flexible online and in-person sessions to build entrepreneurial and communication skills for thought leadership, personal branding, influencing agribusiness discourse and opening doors to collaborations and opportunities.