Manoj Vashista

Manoj Vashista is an experienced professional in the cocoa industry, currently serving as the Regional Head of Africa and Global Head of the Cocoa Beans business at ofi since January 2021. Prior to this role, Manoj held senior positions at Olam Europe Limited from July 2010 to December 2020, including Senior Trader and Vice President. Manoj's extensive background in the cocoa sector includes experience as General Manager and Business Head for Cocoa in both Ivory Coast and Nigeria at Olam International from April 1999 to June 2010, along with earlier roles as Branch Manager. Manoj holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management from IRMA (1997-1999) and a Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering from Punjab Agricultural University (1993-1997).